Chitembo Population 2026

Chitembo has a population of 25,000, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Bíe. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,000

Rank in Angola

#105

Coordinates

13.55°S, 16.63°E

~1,607 m elevation · Africa/Luanda

Distance to capital (Luanda)

642 km

399 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
Catabola	28,831	#98
Chinguar	26,811	#100
Cuemba	19,995	#118
Nharêa	18,000	#123

Cities near Chitembo

Chinguar26,811 people · ~115 km away
Catchiungo120,677 people · ~118 km away
Huambo595,304 people · ~130 km away
Cuíto355,423 people · ~134 km away
Caála130,000 people · ~140 km away
Ecunna82,541 people · ~156 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chitembo?

Chitembo has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Angola.

What region is Chitembo in?

Chitembo is located in Bíe, Angola.

Is Chitembo the capital of Angola?

No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 642 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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