Catabola Population 2026

Catabola has a population of 28,831, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Bíe. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.

Location of Catabola (capital Luanda shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,831

Rank in Angola

#98

Coordinates

12.15°S, 17.28°E

~1,531 m elevation · Africa/Luanda

Distance to capital (Luanda)

576 km

358 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bíe

City	Population	Rank in Angola
Cuíto	355,423	#22
Camacupa	59,000	#71
Andulo	50,000	#76
Chinguar	26,811	#100
Chitembo	25,000	#105
Cuemba	19,995	#118
Nharêa	18,000	#123

Cities near Catabola

Camacupa59,000 people · ~26 km away
Cuíto355,423 people · ~46 km away
Nharêa18,000 people · ~83 km away
Cuemba19,995 people · ~87 km away
Andulo50,000 people · ~98 km away
Chinguar26,811 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Catabola?

Catabola has a population of 28,831 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in Angola.

What region is Catabola in?

Catabola is located in Bíe, Angola.

Is Catabola the capital of Angola?

No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 576 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.

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