Xangongo
Xangongo (pre-1975: Vila Roçadas) is a town, with a population of 35,000 (2014), and a commune in the municipality of Ombadja, province of Cunene, Angola.
Xangongo | |
|---|---|
commune and town | |
Xangongo Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 16°44′48″S 14°58′29″E | |
| Country | Angola |
| Province | Cunene |
| Municipality | Ombadja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,000 sq mi (2,580 km2) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 70,568 |
| • Density | 71/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | BSh |
It is also the seat of that municipality and is located at around 16°44′48″S 14°58′29″E. It was also the site of considerable fighting in the war for the independence of Namibia (Southwest Africa) and the Angolan Civil War.
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