Matala, Angola
Matala is a town and a municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola.[3] The municipality had a population of 262,763 in 2014.[1]
Matala | |
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Municipality and town | |
  Matala Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 14°44′S 15°02′E | |
| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Huíla |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Municipality and town | 262,763 |
| • Urban | 78,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Matala is situated along the Kunene River at an elevation of approximately 1300 metres above sea level; the Matala Weir is positioned at this point along the river.[4]
Transport
It lies on the southern line of Angolan Railways.
See also
References
- "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província da Huíla" (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 9, 2009.
- C.Michael Hogan. 2012. Kunene River. eds. P.Saundry & C.Cleveland. Encyclopedia of Earth. National Council for Science and the Environment. Washington DC.
Capital: Lubango | |
| Caconda | |
| Cacula |
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| Caluquembe | |
| Chibia | |
| Chicomba | |
| Chipindo | |
| Cuvango | |
| Gambos | |
| Humpata | |
| Jamba | |
| Lubango | |
| Matala | |
| Quilengues | |
| Quipungo | |
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