Angola Map & Atlas

Angola is divided into 18 first-level administrative divisions:

Luanda is the largest urban area in Angola with about 5,172,900 people.

Highest terrain in Angola: ≈ 2,573 m — read from the global elevation model, so summit heights are approximate. The physical map paints elevation bands from green lowlands to brown highlands.

Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, Mestico (mixed European and native African) 2%, European 1%, other 22%

Regionally, Kimbundu is the most common ethnic group across most of the 18 divisions, while Ovimbundu predominates in 3 divisions (Huambo, Bié, Benguela); Bakongo predominates in 3 divisions (Cabinda, Zaire, Uíge); Chokwe predominates in 3 divisions (Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Moxico); Nhaneca predominates in 2 divisions (Huíla, Namibe).

Source: CIA World Factbook · regional dominance compiled by Glostats from censuses and surveys

Roman Catholic 41.1%, Protestant 38.1%, other 8.6%, none 12.3% (2014 est.)

Regionally, Roman Catholic is the most common religious group across most of the 18 divisions, while Protestant predominates in 2 divisions (Zaire, Uíge).

Source: CIA World Factbook (2014 est.) · regional dominance compiled by Glostats from censuses and surveys

Portuguese 71.2% (official), Umbundu 23%, Kikongo 8.2%, Kimbundu 7.8%, Chokwe 6.5%, Nhaneca 3.4%, Nganguela 3.1%, Fiote 2.4%, Kwanhama 2.3%, Muhumbi 2.1%, Luvale 1%, other 3.6% (2014 est.)

Regionally, Portuguese is the most common language group across most of the 18 divisions, while Chokwe predominates in 3 divisions (Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Moxico); Kimbundu predominates in 3 divisions (Malanje, Cuanza Norte, Bengo); Umbundu predominates in 2 divisions (Huambo, Bié); Kikongo predominates in 2 divisions (Zaire, Uíge).

Source: CIA World Factbook (2014 est.) · regional dominance compiled by Glostats from censuses and surveys