Chinguar, Angola

Bíe · Angola

Chinguar is a large city in Bíe, Angola with a population of 129,370. Elevation: 5,968 ft (1,819 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

129,370 Population 116/sq mi density
5,968 ft Elevation 1,819 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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People

Population129,370
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation5,968 ft (1,819 m)
Population129,370
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation5,968 ft (1,819 m)
Coordinates-12.5571°, 16.3381°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceBíe
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,347 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chinguar

Chinguar is a large city in Angola (Bíe) with a population of 129,370. The city sits at an elevation of 5,968 feet (1,819 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 53.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Climate in Chinguar

Chinguar has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Oct (23.1°C), the coldest is Jun (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1482 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.9°C / 68°F 12.4° / 28.9° 158.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 12.8° / 30° 174.1
Mar 20.3°C / 68°F 13.4° / 28.4° 762.1
Apr 19.4°C / 67°F 11.3° / 27.1° 104.9
May 18.3°C / 65°F 8.6° / 27.4° 10.5
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 6.3° / 27° 0.3
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 5.6° / 27.5° 0.5
Aug 19.3°C / 67°F 8.2° / 30.7° 0.1
Sep 22.5°C / 72°F 10.1° / 33° 15.8
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 13.5° / 33.6° 41.5
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 14.5° / 31.5° 112.4
Dec 20.8°C / 70°F 14° / 30.4° 101.0
Chinguar 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,968 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Angola avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation5,968 ft (1,819 m)
Area1,111.6 sq mi (2,879.0 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates12.5571°S, 16.3381°E
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

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 M4.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in
February 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Warmest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 10.1 in Wettest

Chinguar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in July to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Chinguar

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinguar
Cutato

Airports Near Chinguar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albano Machado AirportNOVMedium Airport
Kuito AirportSVPMedium Airport
Chinhama Airport-Small Airport
Huambo Airport-Small 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 Chinguar

What is the population of Chinguar?

Chinguar has a population of 129,370 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 1,111.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chinguar?

Chinguar 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. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

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