Luena Population 2026
Luena has a population of 273,675, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Moxico. Roughly 0.7% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
273,675
Rank in Angola
#25
Coordinates
11.78°S, 19.92°E
~1,337 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
801 km
497 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Moxico
Cities near Luena
FAQ
What is the population of Luena?
Luena has a population of 273,675 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Luena in?
Luena is located in Moxico, Angola.
Is Luena the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 801 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.