Cangandala Population 2026
Cangandala has a population of 52,220, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Malanje. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,220
Rank in Angola
#75
Coordinates
9.78°S, 16.43°E
~1,104 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
366 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Malanje
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Malanje | 455,000 | #16 |
| Bailundo | 70,481 | #62 |
| Luquembo | 69,420 | #64 |
| 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 Cangandala
- Malanje455,000 people · ~29 km away
- Bailundo70,481 people · ~53 km away
- Cacuso39,302 people · ~85 km away
- Mussende33,558 people · ~93 km away
- Santa Clara29,000 people · ~118 km away
- Kunda dya Baze15,965 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cangandala?
Cangandala has a population of 52,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Cangandala in?
Cangandala is located in Malanje, Angola.
Is Cangandala the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 366 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.