Caxito

Caxito
Caxito
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 8°34′48″S 13°39′51″E / 8.58000°S 13.66417°E / -8.58000; 13.66417
Country Angola
ProvinceBengo
MunicipalityDande
Area
 • Total
167 km2 (64 sq mi)
Elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total
77,276
 • Density463/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateBSh

Caxito is a town, with a population of 55,000 (2014),[2] and a commune in the municipality of Dande, province of Bengo, Angola. It is also the capital of the province.[3]

Transportation

The northern line of Angolan Railways passes through the town.

Sports

The José Armando Sayovo Sports Complex was inaugurated in October 2025, named after the Paralympic medalist. Some of its facilities include a soccer field, athletic track, and Olympic-size swimming pool.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of provinces and communes in Angola
  2. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Angola
  3. ^ "Info Angola". www.info-angola.ao (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2017-07-05.
  4. ^ "Former Sprinter José Sayovo Defends Coaching Training At Center Named After Him". AllAfrica. Luanda: Angola Press Agency. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  5. ^ "President João Lourenço Expresses Satisfaction With 'José Armando Sayovo' Sports Complex". AllAfrica. Luanda: Angola Press Agency. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.

08°34′48″S 13°39′51″E / 8.58000°S 13.66417°E / -8.58000; 13.66417