Mussende Population 2026
Mussende has a population of 33,558, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Kwanza Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,558
Rank in Angola
#91
Coordinates
10.51°S, 16.02°E
~1,350 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
358 km
222 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kwanza Sul
| City | Population | Rank in Angola |
|---|---|---|
| Sumbe | 205,832 | #33 |
| Gabela | 116,903 | #47 |
| Porto Amboim | 91,605 | #54 |
| Cela | 90,000 | #56 |
| Quissecula | 90,000 | #58 |
| Ucu Seles | 47,421 | #77 |
| Calulo | 44,000 | #79 |
| Santa Clara | 29,000 | #96 |
Cities near Mussende
- Santa Clara29,000 people · ~73 km away
- Cangandala52,220 people · ~93 km away
- Bailundo70,481 people · ~104 km away
- Malanje455,000 people · ~114 km away
- Quibala27,128 people · ~116 km away
- Cacuso39,302 people · ~125 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mussende?
Mussende has a population of 33,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Mussende in?
Mussende is located in Kwanza Sul, Angola.
Is Mussende the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 358 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.