Place:Sumbe

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Sumbe

Novo Redondo
Municipality
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Sumbe is located in Angola
Sumbe
Sumbe
Coordinates: [ ⚑ ] : 11°12′19″S 13°50′30″E / 11.20528°S 13.84167°E / -11.20528; 13.84167
Country Angola
ProvinceCuanza Sul
Area
 • Land4,638 km2 (1,791 sq mi)
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Municipality279,968
 • Density5.5/km2 (14/sq mi)
 • Urban205,832
ClimateBSh

Sumbe, formerly Novo Redondo, is a city located in west central Angola. It is the administrative capital of Cuanza Sul Province. In 2014 its population was 279,968.[1]

Geography

Sumbe municipality stretches, North until the Queve river, West until the Balombo river, West limited by the Atlantic Ocean and East to the Conda Municipality.

Climate

The city has a dry tropical climate. The hottest temperatures are from January to April, and the coldest months are July and August.

Transportation

Air transportation is serviced by Angola Air Services, SAL, and Inter Transit.[5]

See also

  • List of lighthouses in Angola

References