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Luanda

Decide whether to visit or live in Luanda, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, October 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Would you visit or live in Luanda?

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Interactive visit / live calculatorHow safe is Luanda for your plan?
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Should I visit Luanda?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers to Luanda should register with the British embassy, keep up to date with local news, and follow guidance on health (including malaria prophylaxis) and security. Entry requirements may change for dual nationals returning to the UK.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • High levels of violent and petty crime, especially in some neighbourhoods.
  • Health risks such as malaria, dengue and limited medical facilities.
  • Potential for civil unrest and demonstrations.

The score combines dated official-advisory wording, weather, air quality, sourced local context, and your selections. It does not predict crime or individual outcomes. Check local authorities and professional advice before a safety-critical decision.

Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Luanda month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Luanda are typically May, June and November, with average daytime highs around 32–33°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and August the wettest (about 499 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January33.420.7010.5
February34.621.4010.8
March34.722.4011.2
April34.123.1011.7
May32.924.0511.1
June31.725.26210.0
July28.924.63627.8
August28.524.44997.5
September29.124.43338.2
October30.725.01239.8
November32.223.61310.3
December32.621.1210.1

Google News pulse · checked with SearXNG

What is being reported around Luanda

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No recent story passed both checks.

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People and places shaping Luanda

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Research updated Saturday, October 3, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Luanda

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No future event in Luanda currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Founding of Luanda

    Luanda was founded on 25 January 1576 by Portuguese explorer Paulo Dias de Novais.

  2. Dutch rule of Luanda

    Luanda was under Dutch control from 1640 to 1648 and was called Fort Aardenburgh.

  3. Angolan Civil War (1975‑2002)

    Luanda was the capital throughout the civil war, experiencing massive internal displacement and growth of slums.

  4. 2010 African Cup of Nations matches

    Luanda served as the main host city for the tournament’s matches.

  5. 2013 FIRS Men's Roller Hockey World Cup

    Luanda co‑hosted the world cup, the first time the event was held in Africa.

Current public leadership

  • Milca Caquesse

    Wikidata currently records this person as Luanda's head of government. Angolan politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Luanda has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Paulo Dias de Novais

    Portuguese explorer who founded Luanda on 25 January 1576 as São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda.

Local business and employers

  • Belas Shopping Mall

    The first modern shopping mall in Angola, opened in 2007 in Luanda.

Newspapers and local media

  • TPA Internacional

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Luanda. Television channel.

  • Rádio Mais

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Luanda. Radio station in Angola.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Luanda, in brief

Luanda is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Luanda took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Luanda

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Luanda

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Luanda

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Luanda

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Luanda

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08 · Questions

Questions about Luanda

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Luanda

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Luanda located and what are its coordinates?

Luanda is situated in Guinea-Bissau at geographic coordinates 11.8787, -15.6005, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Luanda?

Luanda has a recorded population of approximately 25,236 and observes the Africa/Bissau time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Luanda?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Luanda include PT-GW, POV, with XOF used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Luanda?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Luanda, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.