Lumbala N'guimbo
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Lumbala N'guimbo | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Moxico |
| Municipality | Bundas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,580 sq mi (4,080 km2) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 30,297 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Lumbala N'guimbo, also spelled Lumbala-Nguimbo, is a town and commune in Angola located in Moxico Province, belonging to the Bundas Municipality, serving as the municipal headquarters.[2][3]
Demographics[edit]
As of 2020, Lumbala has approximately 35,000 inhabitants, making it a medium-sized town.
Language[edit]
About half of the population speaks Portuguese as their first language, while the rest speak Bantu languages. There is a small community of English speakers from Zambia.
Religion[edit]
The majority of the population is Roman Catholic. There are also small communities of adherents to traditional African religions and Protestant Christianity.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Lumbala N'guimbo is based on agriculture, non-intensive livestock farming, timber extraction, and small-scale commerce. Lumbala N'guimbo has its own bank, BPC (Banco de Poupança e Crédito). The Lumbala N'guimbo branch is affiliated with BPC, an Angolan bank. Additionally, Lumbala Guimbo has its own airport, which boosts the region's economy.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of provinces and communes in Angola
- ^ "Census". Official Portal of the 2014 INE Angola Census. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ^ "Lumbala N'guimbo". google maps. Retrieved 1 June 2018.