Gambos

Gambos
Municipality
Gambos
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 15°46′59.5″S 14°05′47″E / 15.783194°S 14.09639°E / -15.783194; 14.09639
Country  Angola
Province Huíla
Area
  Total 3,137 sq mi (8,124 km2)
Population (2011)
  Total 151,375
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Gambos is a municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola.

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.[1][2]

Administrative subdivisions

Gambos comprises two subdistricts or communes as follows:

  • Chiange, the seat of the municipality
  • Chibemba

References

  1. "Water programme launched in draught-hit Gambos". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 26 Jun 2013. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
  2. "Draught in Huila Province forces youths to migrate". ANGOP Angolan News Agency. 6 Jun 2013. Retrieved 23 Mar 2016.
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