Caxito is a town, with a population of 55,000 (2014),[2] and a commune in the municipality of Dande, province of Bengo, Angola. It is also the capital of the province.[3]

Caxito
Caxito is located in Angola
Caxito
Caxito
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 8°34′48″S 13°39′51″E / 8.58000°S 13.66417°E / -8.58000; 13.66417
Country Angola
ProvinceBengo
MunicipalityDande
Area
 • Total167 km2 (64 sq mi)
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total77,276
 • Density460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateBSh

Transportation

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The northern line of Angolan Railways passes through the town.

 
A panel of azulejos in Caxito

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of provinces and communes in Angola
  2. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Angola
  3. ^ "Info Angola". www.info-angola.ao (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2017-07-05.

08°34′48″S 13°39′51″E / 8.58000°S 13.66417°E / -8.58000; 13.66417