Bom Jesus | |
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Coordinates: 9°10′07″S13°34′00″E / 9.16861°S 13.56667°E | |
Country | Angola |
Province | Icolo e Bengo |
Area | |
• Total | 311 km2 (120 sq mi) |
Population (2014) [1] | |
• Total | 21,798 |
• Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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