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Benguela
Municipality and town
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Country  Angola
Admin. division Benguela Province
Area
 • Total 800 sq mi (2,100 km2)
Elevation
128 ft (39 m)
Population
 • Total 513,000
 • Density 580/sq mi (224/km2)

Benguela (São Felipe de Benguela, formerly spelled Benguella) is a city in western Angola. It is the capital of Benguela Province. Benguela is one of Angola's largest cities.

Images for kids

  • Atlas Van der Hagen - Reino de Benguela

    17th century map of Benguela.

  • Banco Nacional, Benguela, Angola (cropped)

    Portuguese colonial architecture in the historic center of Benguela.

  • Paços do Concelho, Benguela (cropped)

    Benguela City Hall.

  • Estádio Nacional de Ombaka (19151153514) (cropped)

    Estádio Nacional de Ombaka.

  • 2015 Museu Nacional de Arqueologia Benguela Angola 19669386368 (cropped)

    Archaeological Museum.

  • Cine

    Teatro Monumental.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Benguela para niños

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