Benguela
A large Angolan Atlantic-coast city where a whitewashed baroque church with twin bell towers and ornate scrollwork façade anchors a historic centre, set against surrounding hills and an ocean waterfront.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population555,124
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi
Nearest airports
Benguela: quick answers
Where is Benguela?
Benguela is in Angola.
How do you get to Benguela?
The nearest airport is Benguela (BUG), about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Benguela?
The warmest month is April, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 20°C69°F. The wettest month is March, with about 111 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Benguela?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 9 restaurants and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Benguela?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Baia Farta, Catumbela and Lobito.