Alto Cauale (Portuguese spelling) or Alto Kawale (Bantu spelling) is a town and municipality in Uíge Province in Angola.[1]

Alto Cauale
Municipality and town
Alto Cauale is located in Angola
Alto Cauale
Alto Cauale
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 9°8′S 14°46′E / 9.133°S 14.767°E / -9.133; 14.767
Country Angola
ProvinceUíge Province
Area
 • Total3,064 km2 (1,183 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total104,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

The municipality covers an area of 3 064 km ² and as of 2006 had an estimated population of 104,000. It is border to the north by Sanz Pombo, the east by the municipality of Massango, the south by the municipality of Calandula, and west by the municipalities of Camabatela, Negage and Puri. It consists of the communes of Cangola, Bengo and Caiongo.

References edit

  1. ^ "City councils of Angola". Statoids. Retrieved April 9, 2009.