Bibala
Bibala (known as Vila Arriaga until 1975) is a town, with a population of 10,500 (2014), and a municipality in southern Angola. It lies in Namibe Province. The municipality of Bibala covers 7,700 square kilometres (3,000 sq mi) with a population of 64,504 (2014).
Bibala | |
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Bibala | |
| Coordinates: 14°46′00″S 13°21′00″E | |
| Country | Angola |
| Province | Namibe |
| Vila Arriaga (until 1975) | February 1, 1912 |
| Founded by | Portuguese colonizers |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 10,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+1:00 (WAT) |
It is bordered to the north by the municipality of Camucuio, to the east by Quilengues, Cacula, Lubango and Humpata, to the south by Virei, and to the west by Namibe. It is composed of the communes of Bibala-Sede, Caitou, Lola e Kapagombe.
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