Ganda, Angola

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

Ganda
Municipality and town
Ganda
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 13°01′S 14°38′E
Country Angola
ProvinceBenguela Province
Area
 • Municipality and town1,860 sq mi (4,817 km2)
Population
 (2014 Census)[1]
 • Municipality and town235,486
 • Density130/sq mi (49/km2)
 • Urban65,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateAw

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. "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.


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