Samba Population 2026
Samba has a population of 364,986, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Luanda. Roughly 0.9% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 7.6× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
364,986
Rank in Angola
#21
Coordinates
8.88°S, 13.20°E
~3 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
6 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Luanda
Cities near Samba
FAQ
What is the population of Samba?
Samba has a population of 364,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Samba in?
Samba is located in Luanda, Angola.
Is Samba the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 6 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.