Ganda, Angola
Municipality and town in Benguela Province, Angola
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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 |
| Province | Benguela Province |
| Area | |
| 1,860 sq mi (4,817 km2) | |
| Population (2014 Census)[1] | |
| 235,486 | |
| • Density | 126.6/sq mi (48.89/km2) |
| • Urban | 65,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
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.
