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Lobito

a beachfront city, basically part of Benguela, which is the epicentre of Carnavale celebrations.

25km

-12.3523313.54743

Great Escarpment (Angola)

the steepest mountains of Angola, with scenic drives (4x4 only), opportunities for adventurous hikers, and some spectacular views, most notably the Tundavala Gap.

255km

-14.911413.2819

Huambo

the center of the Ovimbundu region, one of Angola's larger cities that suffered greatly during the civil war, surrounded by much natural beauty.

258km

-12.7766615.73458
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Playa Morena

4.8km

-12.5852777813.39027778
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Benguela

Angola
Someday we will visit Benguela or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Benguela

Benguela is a city in Central Angola.

Benguela was founded in 1617 by the Portuguese under Manuel Cerveira Pereira, 8th Governor of Angola (1604–1607). It was long the centre of an important trade, especially in slaves to Brazil and Cuba. Ships anchored about 1.6 kilometres (1 mi) off the shore, in depths of 7 to 11 metres (23 to 36 ft) and transferred loads to smaller boats which used five or six jetties in the town. However, the nearby deep-water sheltered harbour of Lobito was a much larger port.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

36°C21
Precipitation: 48 mm

Feb

35°C21
Precipitation: 13 mm

Mar

34°C21
Precipitation: 50 mm

Apr

33°C22
Precipitation: 34 mm

May

34°C20
Precipitation: 4 mm

Jun

31°C18
Precipitation: 1 mm

Jul

29°C17
Precipitation: 1 mm

Aug

30°C18
Precipitation: 2 mm

Sep

31°C19
Precipitation: 4 mm

Oct

36°C20
Precipitation: 3 mm

Nov

37°C22
Precipitation: 29 mm

Dec

37°C22
Precipitation: 18 mm
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