Santa Clara Population 2026
Santa Clara has a population of 29,000, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Kwanza Sul. Roughly 0.1% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,000
Rank in Angola
#96
Coordinates
10.19°S, 15.43°E
~1,030 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
284 km
176 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 |
| Mussende | 33,558 | #91 |
Cities near Santa Clara
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has a population of 29,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Santa Clara in?
Santa Clara is located in Kwanza Sul, Angola.
Is Santa Clara the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 284 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.