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Cangandala, Malanje, Angola – Angola Flag

Current Date And Time In Cangandala, Angola

Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:20:34 WAT
State: Malanje
Currency: Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 16,232

📍 Cities Near To Cangandala


Find cities, states and countries closest to Cangandala in Malanje, Angola with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Cangandala.

📍 Cangandala Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Cangandala from our regional database:

State / RegionMalanje
Total Population16,232
Land Area6,961.00 km²
Population Density2.33 / km²
Center Latitude-9.7833° N
Center Longitude16.4333° E
Elevation1,104 m (3,622 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Malanje#8 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aldeía Nova Aldeía Nova121 195 105
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bailundo Bailundo33 53 29
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Banga Banga113 182 98
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bengo Bengo113 182 98
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bolongongo Bolongongo122 196 106
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Buco Buco25 40 22
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cabombo Cabombo110 176 95
North (N)
National Flag Of Cabuta Cabuta107 172 93
West (W)
National Flag Of Caculama Caculama35 57 31
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Caculo Cabaça Caculo Cabaça106 171 92
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cacuso Cacuso53 85 46
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cafunfo Cafunfo128 205 111
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Calandula Calandula58 93 50
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Calucinga Calucinga108 173 93
South (S)
National Flag Of Calulo Calulo106 170 92
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Cangandala


States and regions closest to Malanje (home state of Cangandala), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bas-Congo Bas-Congo323 520 281
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bengo Bengo180 290 157
West (W)
National Flag Of Benguela Benguela289 465 251
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bíe Bíe228 367 198
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cuanza Norte Cuanza Norte116 187 101
West (W)
National Flag Of Huambo Huambo227 365 197
South (S)
National Flag Of Kwango Kwango233 375 203
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kwanza Sul Kwanza Sul96 155 84
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Luanda Luanda218 351 189
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Luanda Norte Luanda Norte211 340 183
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Cangandala


Countries bordering or closest to Angola, with aerial distance and compass direction from Cangandala's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana891 1,433 773
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi986 1,587 857
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo562 904 488
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea1,030 1,658 895
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon837 1,347 727
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia813 1,309 706
South (S)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo771 1,241 670
North (N)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda1,042 1,677 905
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sao Tome And Principe Sao Tome And Principe1,103 1,775 958
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Uganda Uganda1,317 2,120 1,144
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Cangandala. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Malanje, Angola.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Cangandala (You)Malanje16,232
MalanjeMalanje455,00028.9NNW
CariboMalanje29.4ENE
QuêssuaMalanje38.0NNW
MuquixeMalanje39.5NE
BucoMalanje13,21740.2NW
CambaxeMalanje42.5N
LombeMalanje45.1NW
CulamagiaMalanje50.8E
BailundoMalanje70,48153.4WNW
CaculamaMalanje56.6NE

🏆 Malanje City Rankings

How does Cangandala rank within Malanje? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Cangandala appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Malanje455,000
Bailundo70,481
Luquembo69,420
Cacuso39,302
Cambundi17,212
Cambundi17,212
Cambundi Catembo17,212
Cangandala ⭐16,232
Kunda dya Baze15,965
Buco13,217

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Quirima10,077.00
Cangandala ⭐6,961.00
Marimba5,940.00
Malanje2,422.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Malanje187.86
Cangandala ⭐2.33
✈️ Nearest Airport
Malanje Airport
IATA: MEG
32 km (20 mi) from Cangandala
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Malanje Cities
Cangandala ranks #8 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Cangandala? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Cangandala Sits on the Map

Cangandala sits inside Malanje, Angola and ranks #8 of 11 cities in Malanje by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Cangandala to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Cangandala outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Cangandala and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Cangandala against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Malanje city rankings

🌎 Beyond Cangandala: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Cangandala and the countries closest to Cangandala by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Angola. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Cangandala, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Cangandala at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Cangandala

If you're stringing together stops in Malanje, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Cangandala — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Cangandala MapView the Cangandala map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Cangandala Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Malanje OverviewExplore the Malanje state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Angola Country DataGet complete Angola data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Cangandala

Which cities are closest to Cangandala?

See the Cities Near To Cangandala table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Malanje by population and density.

How is the distance from Cangandala to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Cangandala and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Cangandala map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Cangandala will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Cangandala to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Cangandala?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Cangandala. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Malanje city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Cangandala compare in size to the cities near it?

Cangandala ranks #8 of 11 cities in Malanje by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Cangandala?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Cangandala is Malanje Airport (MEG), about 32 km (20 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.