Gambos

Gambos is a town and municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola. The municipality had a population of 79,462 in 2014.[1]

Gambos
Municipality & Town
Gambos
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 15°46′59.5″S 14°05′47″E
Country Angola
ProvinceHuíla
Area
  Total3,137 sq mi (8,124 km2)
Population
 (2014 Census)[1]
  Total79,462
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

It is best known (and often confused) for the seat of its municipality, Chiange.

The municipality's semi arid climate and short rainfall levels are the main reason for the draught and famine that seasonly hits the local population, mostly traditional cattle breeders.[2][3]

Administrative subdivisions

Gambos comprises two subdistricts or communes as follows:

  • Chiange, the seat of the municipality
  • Chibemba
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References

  1. "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província da Huíla" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estatística, República de Angola. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. "Water programme launched in draught-hit Gambos". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 26 Jun 2013. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  3. "Draught in Huila Province forces youths to migrate". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 6 Jun 2013. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
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