Lubango

city in Angola

Lubango is the capital city of Huíla in Angola. Until 1975, the city's name was Sá da Bandeira.

Lubango
Municipality and city
Panoramic view
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Coordinates: 14°55′S 13°30′E / 14.917°S 13.500°E / -14.917; 13.500
Country Angola
ProvinceHuíla
Elevation
1,720 m (5,640 ft)
Population
 • Total100,757
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

During the Angolan Civil War (1975–2002), Lubango was a major base of Cuban, SWAPO.

Lubango's economy is based on agriculture.

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