Sumbe
Municipality in Cuanza Sul, Angola
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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]
Sumbe
Novo Redondo | |
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  Sumbe | |
| Coordinates: 11°12′19″S 13°50′30″E | |
| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Cuanza Sul |
| Area | |
| • Land | 4,638 km2 (1,791 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| 279,968 | |
| • Density | 5.5/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 205,832 |
| Climate | BSh |
| Novo Redondo Lighthouse | |
| Constructed | 1889 (first) [3] |
| Construction | masonry tower (current) [3] |
| Height | 15 metres (49 ft) (current) 7 metres (23 ft) (first) |
| Shape | cylindrical truncated tower with lantern (current) cylindrical post atop a 1-storey house (first) |
| Markings | white and red horizontal band (current) black post (first) [3] |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Instituto Marítimo e Portuário de Angola |
| First lit | 1970s (current) [3] |
| Deactivated | 1970s (first) |
| Focal height | 34 metres (112 ft)[4] |
| Range | 8 nmi (15 km; 9.2 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 3s |
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]
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