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Caála, Angola

Huambo · Angola

Caála is a large city in Huambo, Angola with a population of 130,000. Elevation: 5,715 ft (1,742 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

130,000 Population 91/sq mi density
5,715 ft Elevation 1,742 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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About Caála

Caála is a town and a municipality located 23 km west of the city of Huambo, in the namesake province in Angola. It was known as Vila Robert Williams while Angola was a Portuguese colony, after the railroad developer and mining magnate Sir Robert Williams. The town has a population of 130,000 and the municipality a population of 279,792 according to the 2014 census.

People

Population130,000
Density91/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Population130,000
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Coordinates-12.8525°, 15.5606°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceHuambo
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caála

Caála is a large city in Angola (Huambo) with a population of 130,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,715 feet (1,742 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Caála

Caála has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1378 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 224.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 159.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 231.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 154.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 138.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 194.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 241.0
Caála enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,715 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Angola avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Area1,420.9 sq mi (3,680.0 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8525°N, 15.5606°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 18, 2007.

Jun 18, 2007 36 km W of Caconda, Angola M4.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in
February 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 10.0 in Wettest

Caála has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Caála

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Politécnico de Administração e Gestão - - - -
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Museums in Caála

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Municipal
Museu Municipal

Libraries in Caála

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca provincial do Huambo0.0
Mediateca Huambo0.0

Farmers Markets in Caála

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado da Alemanha
Mercado do Himalaia
Mercado Municipal Owilu
Mercado popular
Mercado Popular/Praça do Kapango

Train Stations in Caála

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caála
Calenga
Dango

Gas Stations in Caála

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AO #2542138305

Stadiums & Teams in Caála

TeamLeagueDivision
Estádio das Cacilhas

Airports Near Caála

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albano Machado AirportNOVMedium Airport
Cuima Airport-Small Airport
Huambo Airport-Small Airport
Tchindjenje Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Caála

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Chissola

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caála

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Missão do Cassoco
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Monte da Caála

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Luanda

Around Caála

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Caála

12 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (12)
  • • Monte Calenguele
  • • Monte Caliongo
  • • Monte Caluhue
  • • Monte Cassendji
  • • Monte Caué
  • + 7 more

🇦🇴 About Angola

Capital Luanda
Population 30,809,762
Area 1,246,700 km²
GDP (USD) $107,167,747,140
GDP per capita $2,916
HDI 0.616
Life expectancy 64.6 years
Internet users 44.8%
Urban population 69.9%
Currency AOA (Kwanza)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +244
TLD .ao
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caála

What is the population of Caála?

Caála has a population of 130,000 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 1,420.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caála?

Caála enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

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