Cuando Cubango Province

Cuando Cubango extends across 199,049 square kilometers of land, intersected by the Cuando and Cubango rivers that form natural borders to the east and west.

The province played a central role during the Angolan Civil War, serving as a strategic base for UNITA forces with their headquarters established in Jamba from 1980 to 1990.

The region maintains a population of 534,002 people speaking Portuguese, Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo, Chokwe, and Nganguela languages across nine distinct municipalities.

The capital city Menongue connects to other Angolan regions through domestic flights and road networks, functioning as the administrative center for the entire province.

The local extinction of painted hunting dogs occurred in this territory between 1965 and 1991 due to the extensive impacts of military operations.

Location: Angola

Capital city: Menongue

Shares border with: Cunene Province, Huíla Province, Bié Province, Moxico Province, Ohangwena Region, Kavango West Region, Kavango East Region, Zambezi Region, Western Province

GPS coordinates: -16.08333,19.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15