Cuímba Population 2026

Cuímba has a population of 41,878, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Zaire. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.

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

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Population (city proper)

41,878

Rank in Angola

#82

Coordinates

6.12°S, 14.62°E

~536 m elevation · Africa/Luanda

Distance to capital (Luanda)

338 km

210 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zaire

City	Population	Rank in Angola
Soyo	221,555	#32
Mbanza Kongo	148,000	#42
N'zeto	28,840	#97
Tombôco	20,358	#116

Cities near Cuímba

Mbanza Kongo148,000 people · ~45 km away
Maquela do Zombo42,000 people · ~55 km away
Songo31,382 people · ~139 km away
Tombôco20,358 people · ~162 km away
Uíge322,531 people · ~172 km away
Negage92,950 people · ~196 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cuímba?

Cuímba has a population of 41,878 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Angola.

What region is Cuímba in?

Cuímba is located in Zaire, Angola.

Is Cuímba the capital of Angola?

No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 338 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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