Huambo, Provincial capital in central highlands, Angola
The city stands at an elevation of 1,721 meters in the Angolan central plateau, featuring mild temperatures throughout the year due to its altitude.
Founded in 1912 by Governor-General Norton de Matos, Huambo developed as a strategic point during the construction of the Benguela Railway connecting Lobito to Belgian Congo.
The name derives from Wambu, one of fourteen Ovimbundu kingdoms established by groups that migrated from Eastern Africa during pre-colonial times.
Two major trans-African routes intersect in Huambo: the Tripoli-Cape Town Highway and the Beira-Lobito Highway, making it a transportation center.
The city houses one of Africa's largest rail repair facilities and produces 22 percent of Angola's total cereal production, primarily maize and millet.
Location: Huambo Province
Inception: August 8, 1912
Elevation above the sea: 1,721 m
GPS coordinates: -12.77654,15.73205
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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