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Caluquembe, Angola

Huíla · Angola

Caluquembe is a mid-size city in Huíla, Angola with a population of 31,000. Elevation: 5,820 ft (1,774 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

31,000 Population 17/sq mi density
5,820 ft Elevation 1,774 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
49.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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People

Population31,000
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain49.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Population31,000
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Coordinates-13.8667°, 14.4333°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceHuíla
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation49.5 inches (1,256 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caluquembe

Caluquembe is a mid-size city in Angola (Huíla) with a population of 31,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet (1,774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Caluquembe

Caluquembe has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Oct (24.3°C), the coldest is Jun (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 874 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 13.7° / 31.7° 122.9
Feb 22.1°C / 72°F 14.1° / 33.1° 104.6
Mar 22.1°C / 72°F 14.5° / 32.2° 355.7
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 13.8° / 30.4° 106.4
May 20.5°C / 69°F 11.1° / 30° 4.4
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 8.5° / 28.8° 0.1
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 8° / 29.4° 0.1
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 10° / 32.1° 0.1
Sep 23°C / 73°F 12° / 34.6° 7.9
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 14.1° / 36.2° 31.5
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 15.1° / 34.7° 79.0
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.2° / 33.8° 61.2
Caluquembe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Angola avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Area1,877.1 sq mi (4,861.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-13.8667°N, 14.4333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jun 5, 2024.

Jun 5, 2024 87 km W of Caconda, Angola M5.1 26 km
Mar 23, 2003 85 km W of Caconda, Angola M4.8 21 km
Jun 18, 2007 36 km W of Caconda, Angola M4.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
February 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 11.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest
November 67°F (19°C) 6.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 7.5 in

Caluquembe has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in June to 68°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Caluquembe

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Primária de Nondua
Escola Primária do Calépi - Sede
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Airports Near Caluquembe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caluquembe AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Luanda

🇦🇴 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 Caluquembe

What is the population of Caluquembe?

Caluquembe has a population of 31,000 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,877.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caluquembe?

Caluquembe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.

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