Bailundo Population 2026
Bailundo has a population of 70,481, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Malanje. Roughly 0.2% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,481
Rank in Angola
#62
Coordinates
9.57°S, 15.99°E
~1,101 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
314 km
195 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Malanje
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Malanje | 455,000 | #16 |
| Luquembo | 69,420 | #64 |
| Cangandala | 52,220 | #75 |
| Cacuso | 39,302 | #85 |
| Cambundi Catembo | 17,212 | #124 |
| Cambundi | 17,212 | #125 |
| Cambundi | 17,212 | #126 |
| Kunda dya Baze | 15,965 | #131 |
Cities near Bailundo
- Cacuso39,302 people · ~32 km away
- Malanje455,000 people · ~38 km away
- Cangandala52,220 people · ~53 km away
- Lucala19,422 people · ~88 km away
- Santa Clara29,000 people · ~92 km away
- Dondo64,643 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bailundo?
Bailundo has a population of 70,481 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Bailundo in?
Bailundo is located in Malanje, Angola.
Is Bailundo the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 314 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.