Cela Population 2026
Cela has a population of 90,000, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Kwanza Sul. Roughly 0.2% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,000
Rank in Angola
#56
Coordinates
11.42°S, 15.12°E
~1,308 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
354 km
220 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kwanza Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Sumbe | 205,832 | #33 |
| Gabela | 116,903 | #47 |
| Porto Amboim | 91,605 | #54 |
| Quissecula | 90,000 | #58 |
| Ucu Seles | 47,421 | #77 |
| Calulo | 44,000 | #79 |
| Mussende | 33,558 | #91 |
| Santa Clara | 29,000 | #96 |
Cities near Cela
- Quissecula90,000 people · ~5 km away
- Quibala27,128 people · ~78 km away
- Ucu Seles47,421 people · ~89 km away
- Chindumbo32,013 people · ~93 km away
- Londuimbali17,000 people · ~93 km away
- Alto Hama36,661 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cela?
Cela has a population of 90,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Cela in?
Cela is located in Kwanza Sul, Angola.
Is Cela the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 354 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.