Luquembo Population 2026
Luquembo has a population of 69,420, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Malanje. Roughly 0.2% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,420
Rank in Angola
#64
Coordinates
10.74°S, 17.72°E
~1,125 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
535 km
332 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Malanje
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Malanje | 455,000 | #16 |
| Bailundo | 70,481 | #62 |
| Cangandala | 52,220 | #75 |
| Cacuso | 39,302 | #85 |
| Cambundi Catembo | 17,212 | #124 |
| Cambundi | 17,212 | #125 |
| Cambundi | 17,212 | #126 |
| Kunda dya Baze | 15,965 | #131 |
Cities near Luquembo
FAQ
What is the population of Luquembo?
Luquembo has a population of 69,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Luquembo in?
Luquembo is located in Malanje, Angola.
Is Luquembo the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 535 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.