Matala | |
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Municipality and
town | |
Coordinates: 14°44′S 15°02′E / 14.733°S 15.033°E | |
Country | Angola |
Province | Huíla |
Population (2014)
[1] | |
• Municipality and town | 262,763 |
• Urban | 78,000 |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( WAT) |
Climate | Cwa |
Matala is a town and a municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola. [3] The municipality had a population of 262,763 in 2014. [1]
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. [4]
It lies on the southern line of Angolan Railways.
14°44′00″S 15°02′00″E / 14.73333°S 15.03333°E