Benfica | |
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Neighborhood | |
Coordinates: 12°53′S15°49′E / 12.883°S 15.817°E | |
Country | Angola |
Province | Huambo Province |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Climate | Aw |
Benfica is a Neighborhood in Huambo city in Angola. [1] [2] [3]
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