Bembe, Angola
Bembe is a town and municipality in Uíge Province in Angola. The municipality had a population of 32,955 in 2014.
Bembe | |
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Municipality and town | |
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Bembe Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 7°06′S 14°27′E | |
| Country | Angola |
| Province | Uíge Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,183 sq mi (5,655 km2) |
| Population (2014 Census) | |
| • Total | 32,955 |
| • Density | 15/sq mi (5.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
In the mid-19th century Bembe was a center of mining by the Portuguese colonial government and one of the points of contract with the rulers of the Kingdom of Kongo.
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