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Catumbela, Angola

Benguela · Angola

Catumbela is a mid-size city in Benguela, Angola with a population of 95,034. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

95,034 Population 75/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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About Catumbela

Catumbela

Catumbela is a city and municipality of the Benguela province in Angola. The municipality had a population of 175,805 in 2014.

People

Population95,034
Density75/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population95,034
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-12.4300°, 13.5468°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceBenguela
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Catumbela

Catumbela is a mid-size city in Angola (Benguela) with a population of 95,034. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Catumbela

Catumbela 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 333 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 153.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.0
Catumbela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Angola avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1,268.3 sq mi (3,285.0 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates-12.4300°N, 13.5468°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Nov 19, 2013.

Nov 19, 2013 67 km SW of Uacu Cungo, Angola M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in

Catumbela has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Catumbela

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colégio Cdte Dangereux
Escola Primária Mutuyakevela
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Museums in Catumbela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu Dos Caminhos de Ferro
Museu Nacional de Arqueologia
Museu Nacional de Arqueologia

Libraries in Catumbela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mediateca de Benguela0.0

Farmers Markets in Catumbela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Herois de Moncada
Praça do 4 de Abril

Hotels in Catumbela

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kuyoya
Hotel Riomar
HOTEL SIDIA
Novo Hotel Sidia

Restaurants in Catumbela

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Grill
Catumbela Drive Thru

Clinics in Catumbela

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Médico da Tata

Train Stations in Catumbela

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aeroporto
Catumbela
Luongo
Santa Cruz

Gas Stations in Catumbela

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bombas de Combustivel da Pumangola
Bombas de Combustivel da Sonangol
Pumangola
Sonangol

Banks in Catumbela

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angola Development Bank (BFA)
Banco BIC Angola
Banco de Comércio e Indústria (BCI)
Banco de Poupança e Crédito (BPC)

Stadiums & Teams in Catumbela

TeamLeagueDivision
Estádio Primeiro de Maio
Ombaka National Stadium

Airports Near Catumbela

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benguela AirportBUGMedium Airport
Catumbela AirportCBTMedium Airport
Caimbambo AirportSmall Airport
Dombe Grande AirfieldSmall Airport
Lobito AirportLLTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Catumbela

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ICEA
Igreja de Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Luanda
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
3,648.0 km² (1,408.1 mi²)
Founded
1843
Twinned With
Seixal, Sintra

Around Catumbela

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 2
Supermarkets 1
Banks 4
Parks 5

Things to See Near Catumbela

3 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Reduto de São Pedro de Catumbela
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Farol de Lobito
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Colina da Saudade

🇦🇴 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 Catumbela

What is the population of Catumbela?

Catumbela has a population of 95,034 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 1,268.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Catumbela?

Catumbela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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