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Lobito overview
Lobito (orange) and the other large cities of Angola
Lobito lies in Benguela in Angola at 12.36°S, 13.54°E, about 4 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Luanda (UTC+1).
It is smaller than Malanje (455,000) and larger than Saurimo (393,000). The largest city in Angola is Luanda with 2,776,168 people and is also the capital.
The national capital, Luanda, is about 394 km away; the nearest large city is Benguela, 28 km from Lobito.
Angola as a whole has a live population of 40,565,493 (+3% a year) and ranks #38 of 238 countries — see the Angola population page for the full statistics and the Angola atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Lobito
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Benguela Benguela | 28 km | 555,124 |
| Navegantes Benguela | 30 km | 240,075 |
| Baía Farta Benguela | 45 km | 107,841 |
| Bocoio Benguela | 66 km | 164,685 |
| Sumbe Kwanza Sul | 133 km | 205,832 |
| Balombo Benguela | 134 km | 108,965 |
| Gabela Kwanza Sul | 192 km | 116,903 |
Largest cities in Angola
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lobito?
Lobito has about 393,079 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Lobito the capital of Angola?
No. The capital of Angola is Luanda (2,776,168 people), about 394 km away. Lobito is the 8th largest city of the country.
How big is Lobito compared with the rest of Angola?
Its 393,079 residents are 1% of the 40,565,493 people living in Angola today. Luanda is larger with 2,776,168 people.
Where is Lobito?
In Benguela, Angola, at latitude -12.36 and longitude 13.54, 4 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Benguela (28 km), Navegantes (30 km), Baía Farta (45 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Lobito Population 2026 — Angola. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/angola/lobito/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/angola/lobito/">Lobito 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 2026-10-22. More about our data.