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Huambo, Angola
Huambo · Angola
Huambo is a major city in Huambo, Angola with a population of 595,304. Elevation: 5,630 ft (1,716 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Huambo
Huambo, formerly Nova Lisboa, is the third-most populous city in Angola, after the capital city Luanda and Lubango, with a population of 710,000 (2024) in the city and a population of 836,293 in the municipality of Huambo. The city is the capital of the province of Huambo and is located about 220 km E from Benguela and 600 km SE from Luanda. Huambo is a main hub on the Caminho de Ferro de Benguela (CFB), which runs from the port of Lobito to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's southernmost province, Katanga. Huambo is served by the Albano Machado Airport.
People
Climate
| Population | 595,304 |
| Population Density | 591 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,630 ft (1,716 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.7761°, 15.7392° |
| Timezone | Africa/Luanda |
| Country | 🇦🇴 Angola |
| State / Province | Huambo |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.0 inches (1,372 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Huambo
Huambo is a major city in Angola (Huambo) with a population of 595,304. The city sits at an elevation of 5,630 feet (1,716 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.
Climate in Huambo
Huambo 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 1378 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Angola avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,630 ft (1,716 m) |
| Area | 1,007.3 sq mi (2,609.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7761°N, 15.7392°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Luanda |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
Huambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Huambo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio Twapandula | College | - | , |
| Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária | University | - | Visit → |
| IGCA | College | - | , |
| Instituto Superior de Ciências da Educação do Huambo (ISCED) | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Superior Politécnico de Humanidades e Tecnologia | University | - | , |
| Instituto Superior Politécnico do Huambo | University | - | Visit → |
| Seminario Mayor Cristo Rey de Huambo | College | - | , |
Schools in Huambo
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Primária No 32 | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Primária No 53 | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Comandante Dangereux | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Comandante Bula Matadi | - | - | - | - |
| Escola São José de Cluny | - | - | - | - |
| Escola de Ensino Primário n°105 Chiva | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Politécnico Privado 7 Cores | - | - | - | - |
| Complexo Escolar São Jose de Cluny | - | - | - | - |
| Complexo Escolar Rei Livongue | - | - | - | - |
| Complexo Escolar Privado Politécnico Namunga | - | - | - | - |
| Escola primária n°111 Benfica | - | - | - | - |
| Complexo Escolar Privado Politécnico Do Huambo | - | - | - | - |
| Complexo Escolar Privado Politécnico Do Huambo | - | - | - | - |
| Lar dos Pequeninos | - | - | - | - |
| Leceu 11 de Novembro | - | - | - | - |
| Creche | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Primária | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Huambo
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Huambo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museu Municipal | ||||
| Museu Municipal |
Libraries in Huambo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca provincial do Huambo | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediateca Huambo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Huambo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Alemanha | |||||
| Mercado do Himalaia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Owilu | |||||
| Mercado popular | |||||
| Mercado Popular/Praça do Kapango |
Hotels in Huambo
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Huambo
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Huambo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Huambo
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Huambo
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Huambo
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Huambo
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Huambo
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Huambo
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Huambo
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Huambo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estádio das Cacilhas |
Airports Near Huambo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albano Machado Airport | NOV | Medium Airport |
| Chinhama Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cubango River Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Huambo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Huambo
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios de Angola | |
| Correios de Angola |
Treatment Centers in Huambo
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Chissola |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Huambo
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Angolissar | |
| Assembleia de Deus pentcostal, ministério Maranata Centro | |
| Assembleia de Deus pentcostal, ministério Maranata Centro | |
| Centro Emanuel | |
| Centro Emanuel | |
| Centro São João Baptista do Cambiote | |
| Centro São João Baptista do Cambiote | |
| Igreja Adeventista | |
| Igreja Adeventista | |
| Igreja Baptista | |
| Igreja Baptista | |
| Igreja da Bomba Alta | |
| Igreja da Bomba Alta | |
| Igreja da Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja da Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja do Combate Espiritual | |
| Igreja do Combate Espiritual | |
| Igreja Evangélica Congregacional em Angola (IECA) |
Quick Facts
Around Huambo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Huambo
4 places within 15 km
- • Casa Savimbi
- • Monte Caliongo
- • Monte Lucunga
- • Monte Satchinongue
🇦🇴 About Angola
Frequently Asked Questions About Huambo
What is the population of Huambo?
Huambo has a population of 595,304 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 591 people per square mile, spread across 1,007.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huambo?
Huambo 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 63°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.