Chiange (Gambos)
Chiange is a town and commune in the municipality of Gambos, province of Huíla, Angola.
It is also the seat of the municipality of Gambos.
Chiange covers 8,150 km2 and as of 2011 had a population of 151,375. It is terminus of a branch of the Moçâmedes Railway, which is the southernmost of the three railway networks in Angola, junctioning at Dongo.
It is also the seat of the municipality of Gambos.
Chiange covers 8,150 km2 and as of 2011 had a population of 151,375. It is terminus of a branch of the Moçâmedes Railway, which is the southernmost of the three railway networks in Angola, junctioning at Dongo.
Map - Chiange (Gambos)
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Country - Angola
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Angola has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Age. Its formation as a nation-state originates from Portuguese colonisation, which initially began with coastal settlements and trading posts founded in the 16th century. In the 19th century, European settlers gradually began to establish themselves in the interior. The Portuguese colony that became Angola did not have its present borders until the early 20th century, owing to resistance by native groups such as the Cuamato, the Kwanyama and the Mbunda.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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AOA | Angolan kwanza | Kz | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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PT | Portuguese language |