The Most Common Information Before a First Trip to Soyo

Evan Kingsley wrote on 9/24/2023. Last updated: 6/20/2024

Well, hello there, adventurers! Buckle up, because today, we're taking a virtual detour to one of Africa's less-known but utterly captivating destinations - Soyo, in Angola. It's time to delve deep and unearth some fun facts about this splendid little corner of the world!

Where is Soyo on map

Soyo industrial coastline
Aerial view of Soyo's industrial sector featuring large storage tanks and jetty infrastructure extending into the ocean.

Nestled snugly at the mouth of the Congo Rivera, you’ll find Soyo perched on the northwestern tip of Angola. It straddles the impressive Congo River-Atlantic Ocean junction, just a whisper away from the Democratic Republic of Congo. For folks who take pleasure in coordinates, it's sitting comfortably at 6.1349° S, 12.3689° E.

How big is Soyo

Now let's measure up Soyo. We don't exactly need a giant's stride to cross it. Soyo stretches a modest 800 square kilometers, or approx 309 square miles, on our trusty map. Simply put, it's charmingly compact but brimming with delights at every turn.

How many people live in Soyo

Numbers, numbers. Next up, we're counting heads. So, how many souls fill up this delightful outpost? As of the last gathering of data, Soyo was home to roughly 67,000 residents. It's a tightly knit community, a vibrant hodgepodge of local Angolans who welcome visitors with arms as wide as the Congo River itself.

And there you have it! These quick facts about Soyo should whet your appetite for the lesser-known gems hidden in the folds of our vast world. Stay tuned, wanderlust friends. We've got many more virtual adventures to embark upon together!


Evan Kingsley

Evan Kingsley

Hey, I’m Evan! Even though I’ve been bitten by a piranha, left stranded in the Sahara when my camel ditched me, and even spent a night in a Bhutanese jail over a supposedly stolen fruit (I swear I didn’t take it!), I still love traveling so much I don’t think I’ll ever stop. With over 130 countries under my belt, I’m always on the lookout for the next wild adventure… hopefully with fewer bites, camel betrayals, and misunderstandings over fruit!

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