Catumbela

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Catumbela is a city and municipality of the Benguela province in Angola. The municipality had a population of 175,805 in 2014.[1]

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.[2]

Catumbela was a commune in the municipality of Lobito until 2011, when it became a municipality in its own right.[3][4]

Transport

Catumbela is served by a station on the national railway network as well as Catumbela Airport.[5]

See also

References

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