Sumbe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sumbe Novo Redondo
Municipality
Sumbe Location in Angola
Country	Angola
Province	Cuanza Sul
Area
• Land	4,638 km2 (1,791 sq mi)
Elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Population  (2014)
• Municipality	279,968
• Density	5.5/km2 (14/sq mi)
• Urban	205,832
Climate	BSh
{| class="infobox vcard" style="width: 22em" |+ class="fn" | Sumbe |- ! Year first constructed | 1889 (first) |- ! Year first lit | class="note" | 1970s (current) |- ! Deactivated | 1970s (first) |- ! Construction | masonry tower (current) |- ! Tower shape | cylindrical truncated tower with lantern (current) cylindrical post atop a 1-storey house (first) |- ! Markings / pattern | class="note" | white and red horizontal band (current) black post (first) |- ! Height | 15 metres (49 ft) (current) 7 metres (23 ft) (first) |- ! Focal height | 34 metres (112 ft) |- |}

Sumbe, once known as Novo Redondo, is a city located in west-central Angola. It serves as the main city and capital of the Cuanza Sul Province. In 2014, about 279,968 people lived there.

Geography of Sumbe

The city of Sumbe is located in a large area. To the north, it reaches the Queve river. To the west, it extends to the Balombo river. The Atlantic Ocean forms its western border. To the east, Sumbe is next to the Conda Municipality.

Sumbe's Climate

Sumbe has a dry tropical climate. This means it is usually warm and does not get a lot of rain. The hottest months are from January to April. The coolest months are July and August.

Getting Around Sumbe

People can travel to and from Sumbe by air. Several airlines offer flights. These include Angola Air Services, SAL, and Inter Transit.

See also

• In Spanish: Sumbe para niños