Country Angola Local time Tuesday 12:05 AM Province Benguela Province | Time zone WAT (UTC+1) Population 16,977 (2012) | |
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Weather 26°C, Wind SW at 5 km/h, 84% Humidity | ||
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Catumbela is a city and a municipality of the Benguela province in Angola. It has a population of 16,977 as of 2012.
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Map of Catumbela, Angola
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History
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Portuguese built Forte de São Pedro to establish themselves in Benguela. Today, the fort is in a dilapidated condition, but plans are being made to restore it and turn it into a museum.
Catumbela was a commune in the municipality of Lobito until 2011, when it became a municipality in its own right.
Transport
Catumbela is served by a station on the national railway network as well as Catumbela Airport.
References
Catumbela Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA