Gambos is a town and municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola. The municipality had a population of 79,462 in 2014.[1]
Gambos | |
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Municipality & Town | |
![]() ![]() Gambos Location in Angola | |
Coordinates: 15°46′59.5″S 14°05′47″E | |
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Province | Huíla |
Area | |
• Total | 3,137 sq mi (8,124 km2) |
Population (2014 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 79,462 |
Time zone | UTC+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]
Gambos comprises two subdistricts or communes as follows:
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Bengo Province |
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Benguela Province |
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Bié Province | |
Cabinda Province |
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Cuando Cubango Province |
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Cuanza Norte Province |
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Cuanza Sul Province |
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Cunene Province |
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Huambo Province |
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Huíla Province | |
Luanda Province |
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Lunda Norte Province | |
Lunda Sul Province |
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Malanje Province | |
Moxico Province |
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Namibe Province |
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Uíge Province | |
Zaire Province |
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Capital: Lubango | |
Caconda |
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Cacula |
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Caluquembe |
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Chibia |
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Chicomba |
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Chipindo | |
Cuvango |
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Gambos |
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Humpata |
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Jamba |
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Lubango |
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Matala |
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Quilengues |
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Quipungo |
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