Most Dense in Angola

Top 72 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Angola

1 Mbanza Kongo 16 616,667/mi²
2 Maquela do Zombo 15 175,000/mi²
3 Cuímba 16 174,492/mi²
4 Tombôco 16 84,825/mi²
5 Mossamedes 13 74,128/mi²
6 Maianga 20 65,838/mi²
7 Ingombota 20 65,838/mi²
8 Luanda 20 57,012/mi²
9 Cazenga 20 52,724/mi²
10 Talatona 20 10,421/mi²
11 Humbe 07 7,140/mi²
12 Xangongo 07 6,944/mi²
13 Sambizanga 20 2,601/mi²
14 Rangel 20 2,601/mi²
15 Saurimo 18 1,252/mi²
16 Caxito 19 1,198/mi²
17 Luena 14 1,146/mi²
18 Lumbala 14 1,110/mi²
19 Uíge 15 1,022/mi²
20 Huambo 08 838/mi²
21 Samba 20 790/mi²
22 Chitato 17 784/mi²
23 Lubango 09 744/mi²
24 Zone (Zona) E 01 693/mi²
25 Benguela 01 693/mi²
26 Malanje 12 646/mi²
27 Mavinga 04 584/mi²
28 Dundo 17 564/mi²
29 Luau 14 500/mi²
30 Negage 15 436/mi²
31 Lucapa 17 349/mi²
32 Catumbela 01 344/mi²
33 Lobito 01 310/mi²
34 N'dalatando 05 233/mi²
35 Ondjiva 07 150/mi²
36 Baía Farta 01 133/mi²
37 Cunhinga 02 127/mi²
38 Chinguar 02 116/mi²
39 Bailundo 12 113/mi²
40 Balombo 01 107/mi²
41 Catchiungo 08 106/mi²
42 Buco Zau 03 103/mi²
43 Songo 15 99/mi²
44 Cafunfo 17 96/mi²
45 Caála 08 91/mi²
46 Ucuma 08 89/mi²
47 Andulo 02 86/mi²
48 Cuilo 17 84/mi²
49 Cacuso 12 78/mi²
50 Sanza Pombo 15 73/mi²
51 Lubalo 17 66/mi²
52 Porto Amboim 06 65/mi²
53 Cassanguidi 17 64/mi²
54 Camucuio 13 54/mi²
55 Cameia 14 45/mi²
56 Cacolo 18 43/mi²
57 Camanongue 14 42/mi²
58 Banza Damba 15 38/mi²
59 Damba 15 38/mi²
60 Mungo 08 37/mi²
61 Longonjo 08 37/mi²
62 Nharêa 02 31/mi²
63 Dombe Grande 01 31/mi²
64 Praia Bebe 01 29/mi²
65 Calandula 14 29/mi²
66 Muconda 18 26/mi²
67 Dala 18 24/mi²
68 Buco 12 21/mi²
69 Calandula 12 17/mi²
70 Léua 14 17/mi²
71 Puri 15 6/mi²
72 Chela 08 6/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Angola pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Mbanza Kongo leads with 616,667 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Mbanza Kongo has 616,667 people per square mile - that's roughly 964 people per acre.
  • 2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
  • 3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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