Cuanza Norte Province

Cuanza Norte is an administrative province in central Angola that stretches across forested areas and open savannas north of the Cuanza River. The territory includes several municipalities with N'dalatando as the main urban center.

This region was once part of the Ngola Kingdom before becoming an administrative district in 1914. The current province took shape in 1917 when the territory was divided into two separate administrative units.

The Mbundu people shape daily life throughout the province, with Kimbundu heard as the main language in markets and communities. Their traditions remain visible in local crafts, farming methods, and how people gather in town centers.

N'dalatando serves as the main town where you'll find administrative buildings, schools, and markets supplying the surrounding region. Visit during the dry season when roads are most passable for traveling through the territory.

The Capanda Dam holds back the Cuanza River waters to generate power for surrounding regions. This structure is a landmark in the landscape and plays a key role in providing electricity to the area.

Location: Angola

Capital city: N'dalatando

Shares border with: Uíge Province, Malanje Province, Cuanza Sul Province, Bengo Province

GPS coordinates: -9.01667,15.06667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20