Luanda, Angola
Capital city · Population 2.8M
Luanda is the capital and the largest city in Angola with a population of approximately 2,776,168 people as of 2026. This makes it the 130th largest city in the world, accounting for 7.68% of Angola's total population of 36.2M. Luanda is classified as a major city and operates in the Africa/Luanda timezone. The average annual temperature is 25.1°C with 1,274 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level.
Population
2,776,168
Global Rank
#130
Country Rank
#1
% of Angola
7.68%
Avg Temperature
25.1°C
Annual Rainfall
1,274 mm
Elevation
75 m
Timezone
Africa/Luanda
Luanda on the Map
Climate in Luanda
Luanda's warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul. The wettest month is Dec with 313 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Angola at a Glance
Country Population
36,170,961
Capital
Luanda
Region
Middle Africa
Major Cities
29
GDP per Capita
$2,666
Life Expectancy
64.6 years
Urban Population
70.7%
Growth Rate
0.03%
Other Major Cities in Angola
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Luanda with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maianga | 319,000 | <1 km |
| Ingombota | 370,000 | 2 km |
| Rangel | 261,000 | 3 km |
| Sambizanga | 244,000 | 7 km |
| Cazenga | 424,528 | 9 km |
| Talatona | 500,000 | 10 km |
| N'dalatando | 161,584 | 191 km |
| Uíge | 322,531 | 243 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Luanda?
The population of Luanda, Angola is approximately 2,776,168 people, making it the 130th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Angola.
Is Luanda the capital of Angola?
Yes, Luanda is the capital of Angola.
What is the climate like in Luanda?
Luanda has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C and receives 1,274 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Feb and the coldest is Jul.
What timezone is Luanda in?
Luanda is in the Africa/Luanda timezone.