Cuemba Population 2026

Cuemba has a population of 19,995, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Bíe. It is about 139× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,995

Rank in Angola

#118

Coordinates

12.15°S, 18.08°E

~1,374 m elevation · Africa/Luanda

Distance to capital (Luanda)

646 km

401 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
Chitembo	25,000	#105
Nharêa	18,000	#123

Cities near Cuemba

Camacupa59,000 people · ~67 km away
Catabola28,831 people · ~87 km away
Cuíto355,423 people · ~128 km away
Nharêa18,000 people · ~143 km away
Cambundi17,212 people · ~144 km away
Luquembo69,420 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cuemba?

Cuemba has a population of 19,995 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Angola.

What region is Cuemba in?

Cuemba is located in Bíe, Angola.

Is Cuemba the capital of Angola?

No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 646 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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