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Benguela overview
Benguela (orange) and the other large cities of Angola
Benguela lies in Angola at 12.58°S, 13.4°E, about 30 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Luanda (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Huambo (595,304) and larger than Cabinda (550,000). The largest city in Angola is Luanda with 2,776,168 people; the capital, Luanda, has 2,776,168.
The national capital, Luanda, is about 416 km away; the nearest large city is Bocoio, 81 km from Benguela.
Angola as a whole has a live population of 40,557,630 (+3% a year) and ranks #40 of 238 countries — see the Angola population page for the full statistics and the Angola atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Benguela
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bocoio Benguela | 81 km | 164,685 |
| Cubal Benguela | 105 km | 90,367 |
| Balombo Benguela | 151 km | 108,965 |
| Sumbe Kwanza Sul | 160 km | 205,832 |
Largest cities in Angola
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Benguela?
Benguela has about 555,124 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Benguela the capital of Angola?
No. The capital of Angola is Luanda (2,776,168 people), about 416 km away. Benguela is the 5th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Benguela compared with the rest of Angola?
Its 555,124 residents are 1.4% of the 40,557,630 people living in Angola today. Luanda is larger with 2,776,168 people.
Where is Benguela?
In Angola, at latitude -12.58 and longitude 13.4, 30 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bocoio (81 km), Cubal (105 km), Balombo (151 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Benguela Population 2026 — Angola. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/angola/benguela/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/angola/benguela/">Benguela Population 2026 — Angola</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.