| Country | Angola |
|---|---|
| Province | Huíla |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Population as of | 2014 |
| Population total | 262763 |
| Population urban | 78000 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Coordinates | 14°44′S 15°02′E |
| Climate | Cwa |
Matala is a town and a municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola.[1] The municipality had a population of 262,763 in 2014.[2]
Matala is situated along the Kunene River at an elevation of approximately 1300 metres above sea level; the Matala Weir is positioned at this point along the river.[3]
Transport
It lies on the southern line of Angolan Railways.
See also
References
- ^ "City councils of Angola". Statoids. Retrieved April 9, 2009.
- ^ "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província da Huíla". Instituto Nacional de Estatística, República de Angola. Retrieved 3 May 2020.[dead link]
- ^ C.Michael Hogan. 2012. Kunene River. eds. P.Saundry & C.Cleveland. Encyclopedia of Earth. National Council for Science and the Environment. Washington DC.