Maquela do Zombo Population 2026
Maquela do Zombo has a population of 42,000, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Uíge. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,000
Rank in Angola
#81
Coordinates
6.06°S, 15.11°E
~904 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
372 km
231 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Uíge
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Uíge | 322,531 | #24 |
| Negage | 92,950 | #52 |
| Songo | 31,382 | #93 |
| Sanza Pombo | 23,000 | #108 |
Cities near Maquela do Zombo
- Cuímba41,878 people · ~55 km away
- Mbanza Kongo148,000 people · ~99 km away
- Songo31,382 people · ~147 km away
- Sanza Pombo23,000 people · ~171 km away
- Uíge322,531 people · ~173 km away
- Negage92,950 people · ~190 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maquela do Zombo?
Maquela do Zombo has a population of 42,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Maquela do Zombo in?
Maquela do Zombo is located in Uíge, Angola.
Is Maquela do Zombo the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 372 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.