Ganda, Angola

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Ganda
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 13°01′S14°38′E / 13.017°S 14.633°E / -13.017; 14.633
CountryFlag of Angola.svg  Angola
Province Benguela Province
Area
   Municipality and town 1,860 sq mi (4,817 km2)
Population
 (2014 Census) [1]
   Municipality and town 235,486
  Density130/sq mi (49/km2)
   Urban
[2]
65,000
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Climate Aw

Ganda is a town and municipality in Benguela Province in Angola. [3] The municipality had a population of 235,486 in 2014. [1]

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History

During the colonial period, the town was called Vila Mariano Machado having been promoted to such category on June 24, 1969. [4]

Transport

Railway

It lies on the central line of Angolan Railways where there is a junction.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província de Benguela" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estatística, República de Angola. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Angola
  3. "City councils of Angola". Statoids. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
  4. "Benguela: Município da Ganda assinala 45 anos de existência" (in Portuguese). PortaldeAngola.com. 24 Jun 2014. Retrieved 22 Mar 2016.