Amboiva is a town and commune in the municipality of Seles, province of Cuanza Sul, Angola. It is roughly 55 kilometres east of Uku and 80 kilometres southeast of Gabela.[1] It lies at an altitude of 1244 metres.[2]
Amboiva | |
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commune and town | |
![]() ![]() Amboiva Location in Angola | |
Coordinates: 11°33′S 14°44′E | |
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Province | Cuanza Sul |
Municipality | Seles |
Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
The People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FAPLA) and Cuban troops took the town on 1 February 1976 during the Angolan Civil War.[3]
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Capital: Sumbe | |
Sumbe |
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Amboim |
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Cassongue |
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Cela |
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Conda |
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Ebo |
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Libolo | |
Mussende |
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Seles |
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Quilenda |
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Porto Amboim |
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Quibala |
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