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Catabola, Angola

Bíe · Angola

Catabola is a small city in Bíe, Angola with a population of 28,831. Elevation: 5,023 ft (1,531 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

28,831 Population 16/sq mi density
5,023 ft Elevation 1,531 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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About Catabola

Catabola is a town and municipality in Bié Province in central Angola. It is located 52.5 kilometres (32.6 mi) by road northeast of Kuito, on the road to Camacupa. The municipality had a population of 126,631 in 2014.

People

Population28,831
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation5,023 ft (1,531 m)
Population28,831
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation5,023 ft (1,531 m)
Coordinates-12.1500°, 17.2833°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceBíe
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,279 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Catabola

Catabola is a small city in Angola (Bíe) with a population of 28,831. The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet (1,531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Catabola

Catabola has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.9°C), the coldest is Jun (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 965 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.1°C / 72°F 14.9° / 31.5° 182.0
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 15.2° / 30.9° 140.8
Mar 22°C / 72°F 15.5° / 30.1° 337.3
Apr 21.4°C / 70°F 12.4° / 30.3° 63.6
May 20.9°C / 70°F 10° / 30.8° 6.9
Jun 19.1°C / 66°F 8° / 30.7° 0.1
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 7.4° / 31.1° 0.0
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 9.8° / 34.5° 0.1
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 12.5° / 36.6° 7.4
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 16.6° / 37° 44.4
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.7° / 34.2° 92.8
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 16.3° / 32.6° 90.1
Catabola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,023 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Angola avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,023 ft (1,531 m)
Area1,858.7 sq mi (4,814.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1500°N, 17.2833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 31, 2023.

Aug 31, 2023 Angola M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
February 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest

Catabola has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in June to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Catabola

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Catabola
Chipeta

Airports Near Catabola

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuito AirportSVPMedium Airport
Andulo AirportANLSmall Airport
Camacupa 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 Catabola

What is the population of Catabola?

Catabola has a population of 28,831 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,858.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Catabola?

Catabola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.

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