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 | |
| Country | |
| 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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