Ganda | |
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Municipality and town | |
  Ganda Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 13°01′S 14°38′E / 13.017°S 14.633°E | |
| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Benguela Province |
| Area | |
| • Municipality and town | 1,860 sq mi (4,817 km2) |
| Population (2014 Census)[1] | |
| • Municipality and town | 235,486 |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (49/km2) |
| • Urban | 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]
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 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.
- ↑ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Angola
- ↑ "City councils of Angola". Statoids. Retrieved April 7, 2009.
- ↑ "Benguela: Município da Ganda assinala 45 anos de existência" (in Portuguese). PortaldeAngola.com. 24 Jun 2014. Retrieved 22 Mar 2016.
Capital: Benguela | |
| Benguela |
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| Baía Farta |
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| Balombo |
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| Bocoio | |
| Caimbambo |
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| Catumbela | |
| Chongorói |
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| Cubal |
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| Ganda | |
| Lobito |
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