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

Ganda
Ganda is located in Angola
Ganda
Ganda
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 13°01′S 14°38′E / 13.017°S 14.633°E / -13.017; 14.633
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

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During the colonial period, the town was called Vila Mariano Machado having been promoted to such category on June 24, 1969.[4]

Transport

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Railway

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It lies on the central line of Angolan Railways where there is a junction.

References

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  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.