Ganda, Angola

Municipality and town in Benguela Province, Angola
13°01′S 14°38′E / 13.017°S 14.633°E / -13.017; 14.633Country AngolaProvinceBenguela ProvinceArea
 • Municipality and town1,860 sq mi (4,817 km2)Population
 (2014 Census)[1]
 • Municipality and town235,486 • Density130/sq mi (49/km2) • Urban65,000Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)ClimateAw

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

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.

References

  1. ^ a b "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província de Benguela" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estatística, República de Angola. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 November 2020. 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. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 22 Mar 2016.
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Benguela Province
Capital: Benguela
Benguela
  • Zona A
  • Zona B
  • Zona C
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  • Zona E
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Baía Farta
Balombo
Bocoio
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Catumbela
Chongorói
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Ganda
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