N'dalatando facts for kids
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N'dalatando
Vila Salazar
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 N'dalatando
Location in Angola
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| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Cuanza Norte |
| Municipality | Cazengo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,030 km2 (400 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 168,832 |
| • Density | 163.9/km2 (424.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
N'dalatando, once known as Vila Salazar, is an important town in Angola. It has a population of about 161,584 people, based on 2014 numbers. N'dalatando is also a commune within the Cazengo municipality. It is located in the Cuanza Norte Province.
This town is the main center for the Cazengo municipality. It also serves as the capital city for the entire Cuanza Norte Province.
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History of N'dalatando
The area around N'dalatando has a very long history. It is quite close to Kabasa, which was once the historic heart of the Ndongo kingdom. This kingdom eventually grew into the Portuguese colony of Angola.
Name Changes Over Time
The Portuguese rulers named the town Salazar in 1936. This was done to honor António de Oliveira Salazar, who was a powerful leader in Portugal at that time. Later, its name was changed slightly to Vila Salazar.
On May 28, 1956, the town was officially recognized as a city. After Angola gained its independence on November 11, 1975, the government decided to change the name back. On July 18, 1976, the city officially became N'dalatando again. The history of this place can be traced back to the 1840s.
Geography of N'dalatando
N'dalatando is surrounded by natural features. The Luinha River forms its northern border. The Lucala River limits the city on its eastern, southern, and western sides.
Transportation in N'dalatando
The city is connected by a railway line. It has a station on the northern railway, which is part of the Luanda Railway. National Road No. 230 also passes through N'dalatando. This road links the city to Luanda in the west and Malanje in the east.
Culture and the Botanic Garden
N'dalatando is home to Angola's only botanic garden. This special garden was started as part of a Portuguese agricultural research station. An agricultural research station studies farming and plants.
Plants in the Botanic Garden
The garden has many impressive plants. You can find large examples of bamboos, rubber trees, and podocarps there. It also features various fruit trees. The garden also has a big area where tlingera elatior forbs, also known as porcelain roses, are grown. These beautiful flowers are sold locally.
See also
In Spanish: N'Dalatando para niños
