Muxima
Muxima is a town and commune in the municipality of Quiçama, Luanda Province, Angola. The village, located by Kwanza river, was occupied in 1589 by the Portuguese who erected a church and a fortress in 1599. Muxima means "heart" in Kimbundu. It is the site of a Marian shrine. The town is the home of the 16th century Portuguese Fortress of Muxima.
Muxima | |
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commune and town | |
Muxima Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 9°31′S 13°58′E | |
| Country | Angola |
| Province | Luanda Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,030 sq mi (2,670 km2) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 8,166 |
| • Density | 7.9/sq mi (3.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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