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Luanda (9.3 million inhabitants): major city of Angola, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Luanda

CountryAngola
Population9.3 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Luanda?

Luanda has a metropolitan population of 9.3 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Luanda located?

Luanda is in Angola. It is the national capital of Angola.

What is Luanda known for?

Luanda is the national capital of Angola. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Angola factbook for the wider national picture.

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