Mbanza Kongo Population 2026
Mbanza Kongo has a population of 148,000, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Zaire. Roughly 0.4% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,000
Rank in Angola
#42
Coordinates
6.27°S, 14.24°E
~531 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
306 km
190 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Mbanza Kongo?
Mbanza Kongo has a population of 148,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Mbanza Kongo in?
Mbanza Kongo is located in Zaire, Angola.
Is Mbanza Kongo the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 306 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.