Bembe, Angola
Bembe is a town and municipality in Uíge Province in Angola.[2] The municipality had a population of 32,955 in 2014.[1]
Bembe | |
|---|---|
Municipality and town | |
  Bembe Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 7°06′S 14°27′E | |
| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Uíge Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,183 sq mi (5,655 km2) |
| Population (2014 Census)[1] | |
| • Total | 32,955 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
In the mid-19th century Bembe was a center of mining by the Portuguese colonial government and one of the points of contract with the rulers of the Kingdom of Kongo.[3]
References
- "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província do Uíge" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estatística, República de Angola. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- "City councils of Angola". Statoids. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
- 1878 article from nature mentioning Bembe
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