Luanda Population 2026 capital

Luanda has a population of 2,776,168, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Luanda. Roughly 6.9% of Angola's population lives here. Luanda is the capital of Angola.

Location of Luanda. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,776,168

Rank in Angola

Coordinates

8.84°S, 13.23°E

~73 m elevation · Africa/Luanda

Other big cities in Luanda

City	Population	Rank in Angola
Mulenvos	882,014	#2
Viana	865,863	#3
Kikolo	728,205	#4
Maianga	727,681	#5
Camama	667,094	#6
Golfe	655,796	#7
Hoji ya Henda	642,050	#9
Talatona	500,000	#14

Cities near Luanda

Maianga727,681 people · ~1 km away
Rangel190,569 people · ~3 km away
Golfe655,796 people · ~4 km away
Cazenga394,170 people · ~5 km away
Samba364,986 people · ~6 km away
Kima Kieza428,855 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Luanda?

Luanda has a population of 2,776,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Angola.

What region is Luanda in?

Luanda is located in Luanda, Angola.

Is Luanda the capital of Angola?

Yes, Luanda is the capital of Angola.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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