Chiange is a town and commune in the municipality of Gambos, province of Huíla, Angola.

Chiange
Chiange is located in Angola
Chiange
Chiange
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 15°44′S 13°54′E / 15.733°S 13.900°E / -15.733; 13.900
Country Angola
ProvinceHuíla
municipalityGambos
Area
 • Total8,150 km2 (3,150 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total151,375
 • Density19/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

It is also the seat of the municipality of Gambos.

Chiange covers 8,150 square kilometres (3,150 sq mi) and as of 2011 had population of 151,375.[1][2] It is terminus of a branch of the Moçâmedes Railway, which is the southernmost of the three railway networks in Angola, junctioning at Dongo.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Perfil da Província" (in Portuguese). Lubango, Angola?: Portal do Governo Provincial da Huíla. 2011. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
  2. ^ "City councils of Angola". Statoids. Retrieved April 9, 2009.


15°44′00″S 13°54′00″E / 15.73333°S 13.90000°E / -15.73333; 13.90000