Caxito Population 2026
Caxito has a population of 55,000, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Bengo. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,000
Rank in Angola
#74
Coordinates
8.58°S, 13.66°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
55 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bengo
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Calumbo | 652,270 | #8 |
| Panguíla | 158,068 | #41 |
| Barra do Dande | 75,000 | #61 |
| Gama | 66,202 | #65 |
| Úcua | 41,654 | #83 |
| Bula Atumba | 30,537 | #95 |
| Piri | 26,265 | #102 |
| Muxaluando | 21,052 | #114 |
Cities near Caxito
- Gama66,202 people · ~21 km away
- Panguíla158,068 people · ~27 km away
- Barra do Dande75,000 people · ~34 km away
- Kikolo728,205 people · ~43 km away
- Hoji ya Henda642,050 people · ~48 km away
- Viana865,863 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caxito?
Caxito has a population of 55,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Caxito in?
Caxito is located in Bengo, Angola.
Is Caxito the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 55 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.