Lubango Population 2026
Lubango has a population of 600,751, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Huíla. Roughly 1.5% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 4.6× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
600,751
Rank in Angola
#10
Coordinates
14.92°S, 13.49°E
~1,760 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
677 km
420 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Huíla
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Matala | 78,000 | #60 |
| Caluquembe | 31,000 | #94 |
| Quipungo | 23,014 | #107 |
Cities near Lubango
- Camucuio66,112 people · ~93 km away
- Virei42,607 people · ~107 km away
- Quipungo23,014 people · ~113 km away
- Mossamedes255,000 people · ~147 km away
- Caluquembe31,000 people · ~155 km away
- Matala78,000 people · ~167 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lubango?
Lubango has a population of 600,751 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Lubango in?
Lubango is located in Huíla, Angola.
Is Lubango the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 677 km away.
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.