Bengo Province

Bengo Province is an administrative region in northern Angola divided into six municipalities, with rivers flowing toward the Atlantic coast. The land includes river deltas, agricultural areas, and settlements spread across the territory.

The region was created in 1980 when Angola's government reorganized and split the original Luanda Province into two parts. This division allowed for more focused administrative attention to the northern areas.

Fishing practices shape daily life in the coastal communities, where local families work with boats and nets following methods passed down through generations.

The provincial capital of Caxito connects to Luanda via main highways, making travel between the two centers straightforward. Most visitors enter the region using these road routes.

Scientists discovered a complete dinosaur skeleton in this region, a plant-eating creature that existed millions of years ago. This find remains one of the most significant paleontological discoveries in the country.

Location: Angola

Capital city: Caxito

Shares border with: Zaire Province, Uíge Province, Cuanza Norte Province, Cuanza Sul Province, Luanda Province

Website: http://bengo.gov.ao

GPS coordinates: -8.78333,13.98333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21