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Chissamba, Angola

Bíe · Angola

Chissamba is a small city in Bíe, Angola with a population of 7,677. Elevation: 4,606 ft (1,404 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,677 Population 4/sq mi density
4,606 ft Elevation 1,404 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Luanda Timezone

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About Chissamba

Chissamba

Chissamba is the site of a Protestant mission near an ombala or capital of a local kingdom located a few kilometers southeast of the town of Catabola,, in the province of Bié in Angola. It was established in 1886 as a joint effort of the United Church of Christ Congregational and the United Church of Canada.

People

Population7,677
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation4,606 ft (1,404 m)
Population7,677
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,606 ft (1,404 m)
Coordinates-12.1667°, 17.3333°
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda
Country🇦🇴 Angola
State / ProvinceBíe
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chissamba

Chissamba is a small city in Angola (Bíe) with a population of 7,677. The city sits at an elevation of 4,606 feet (1,404 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 49.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.

Chissamba 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,606 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Angola avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,606 ft (1,404 m)
Area1,858.7 sq mi (4,814.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1667°N, 17.3333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Luanda

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above Angola avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.13"
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 M4.3 135 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 (21°C) 8.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
May 66°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 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in Wettest

Chissamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in June to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Chissamba

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kuito AirportSVPMedium Airport
Andulo AirportANLSmall Airport
Camacupa 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 Chissamba

What is the population of Chissamba?

Chissamba has a population of 7,677 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,858.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chissamba?

Chissamba 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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