Mbanza Kongo
AngolaAO
Capital of Zaire Province, northwest Angola
Mbanza Kongo is the capital of Angola's northwestern Zaire Province with a population of 221,141 in 2024. Mbanza Kongo was the capital of the Kingdom of Kongo since its foundation before the arrival of the Portuguese in 1483 until the abolition of the kingdom in 1915, aside from a brief period of abandonment during civil wars in the 17th century. In 2017, Mbanza Kongo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 148,000
- Coordinates
- -6.267, 14.240
- Timezone
- Africa/Luanda
- Elevation
- 408 m
Overview of Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo sits in Angola and reads as a mid-sized city. Population figures land around 148,000. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture above everything else.
Things to do in Mbanza Kongo
Culture in Mbanza Kongo
(1)On the culture side, Mbanza Kongo offers Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mbanza Kongo. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Angola; once there, walking covers most of Mbanza Kongo. The local time zone is Africa/Luanda.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Mbanza Kongo known for?
- Mbanza Kongo is mainly a destination for culture, set in Angola with around 148,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mbanza Kongo?
- You can plan around Castles in Mbanza Kongo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Mbanza Kongo located?
- Administratively, Mbanza Kongo sits in Angola — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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