Huambo Province, Central highland province in Angola
Huambo Province encompasses 34,270 square kilometers of terrain with crystalline rock formations and peaks, including Mount Môco reaching 2,620 meters in elevation.
The province gained economic importance during Portuguese administration through the construction of the Benguela Railway, connecting Lobito to Katanga in Congo.
The province sustains over two million inhabitants across eleven municipalities, with educational institutions including José Eduardo dos Santos University shaping regional development.
The subtropical highland climate maintains temperatures between 16 and 21 degrees Celsius throughout the year, with wet summers and dry winters.
The province produces 22 percent of Angola's total cereal output, making it the country's primary agricultural region with 115,000 tons of annual production.
Location: Angola
Capital city: Huambo
Shares border with: Cuanza Sul Province, Bié Province, Huíla Province, Benguela Province
GPS coordinates: -12.50000,15.66667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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