Gambos
Gambos | |
|---|---|
Municipality & Town | |
  Gambos Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 15°46′59.5″S 14°05′47″E / 15.783194°S 14.09639°E | |
| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Huíla |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,137 sq mi (8,124 km2) |
| Population (2014 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 79,462 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Gambos is a town and municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola. The municipality had a population of 79,462 in 2014.[1]
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:
References
- ^ a b "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província da Huíla" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estatística, República de Angola. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ "Water programme launched in draught-hit Gambos". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 26 Jun 2013. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
- ^ "Draught in Huila Province forces youths to migrate". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 6 Jun 2013. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.