Benguela is one of Angola's 21 provinces, located in the central region of the country. Its capital is the city and municipality of Benguela.
According to the 2018 population projections prepared by the National Institute of Statistics, it has:

• Population: 2,597,638 people;
• Women: 1,351,465 (52%);
• Men: 1,246,173 (48%);
• Urban population: more than 1.5 million inhabitants (59.5%);
• Rural population: around 1 million inhabitants (40.5%);
• Population density: 66.3 people per square kilometre, in an area of 39,155.3 km².

Municipalities of Benguela Province

The province is made up of the following municipalities: Baía Farta, Balombo, Benguela, Bocoio, Caimbambo, Catumbela, Navegantes, Chongoroi, Cubal, Ganda, Lobito, Chicuma, Babera, Egipto-Praia, Biópio, Chila, Chindumbo, Capupa, Yambala, Dombe Grande, Canhamela, Catengue and Bolonguera.

A leading tourist destination in Angola

Benguela was voted the country's best tourist destination in 2019.
It is a province known for the hospitality of its people and for the great diversity of its tourist attractions. Its beaches are among its main highlights, but Benguela has much more to discover.

Natural parks, landscapes, gastronomy, culture, history and traditions all contribute to a diverse tourism offering.
Museums and historical monuments are also important landmarks for those wishing to get to know the province better and discover what makes it different.

Some reasons why you should not miss Benguela

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Accommodation in Benguela

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Visas for Angola

For official and up-to-date information on visas and entry requirements for Angola, please consult the website of the Migration and Foreigners Service (SME).

Official SME website: www.smevisa.gov.ao

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