Xangongo Population 2026
Xangongo has a population of 35,000, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Cunene. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,000
Rank in Angola
#88
Coordinates
16.74°S, 14.97°E
~1,109 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
899 km
558 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cunene
Cities near Xangongo
FAQ
What is the population of Xangongo?
Xangongo has a population of 35,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Xangongo in?
Xangongo is located in Cunene, Angola.
Is Xangongo the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 899 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.