Malanje Population 2026
Malanje has a population of 455,000, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Malanje. Roughly 1.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 6.1× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
455,000
Rank in Angola
#16
Coordinates
9.54°S, 16.34°E
~1,134 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
350 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Malanje
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Bailundo | 70,481 | #62 |
| Luquembo | 69,420 | #64 |
| 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 Malanje
- Cangandala52,220 people · ~29 km away
- Bailundo70,481 people · ~38 km away
- Cacuso39,302 people · ~67 km away
- Kunda dya Baze15,965 people · ~105 km away
- Mussende33,558 people · ~114 km away
- Santa Clara29,000 people · ~123 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malanje?
Malanje has a population of 455,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Malanje in?
Malanje is located in Malanje, Angola.
Is Malanje the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 350 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.