Luanda (Africa)
Population: 12,382,516
GDP: 3,666 USD
Functional Urban Area: 1,941 km2
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Luanda, Angola's capital and a megacity, is a municipality within Luanda Province, which is largely co-terminous with the urban extent of the city. The province is subdivided into seven municipalities, including Luanda, Belas, Cazenga, and Viana. While the municipality of Luanda does not have an autonomous local government, urban planning and development for the area are centrally coordinated through the Luanda City Masterplan, guiding infrastructure and service delivery to support the city's growth and modernization.

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Luanda’s CO₂ emissions per capita decreased significantly between 1990 and 2020, remaining below the regional average and global averages. The city also recorded particle pollution levels that sit below the regional and global averages.

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