Matala is a town and a municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola.[3] The municipality had a population of 262,763 in 2014.[1]
Matala | |
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Municipality and town | |
Matala Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 14°44′S 15°02′E | |
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| Province | Huíla |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Municipality and town | 262,763 |
| • Urban | 78,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Matala is situated along the Kunene River at an elevation of approximately 1300 metres above sea level; the Matala Weir is positioned at this point along the river.[4]
It lies on the southern line of Angolan Railways.
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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 | |
| Cuanza Norte Province |
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| Cuanza Sul Province | |
| Cunene Province | |
| Huambo Province |
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| Huíla Province |
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| Luanda Province |
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| Lunda Norte Province | |
| Lunda Sul Province | |
| Malanje Province | |
| Moxico Province |
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| Namibe Province | |
| Uíge Province | |
| Zaire Province | |
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