Caxito
Caxito | |
|---|---|
Caxito Location in Angola | |
| Coordinates: 8°34′48″S 13°39′51″E / 8.58000°S 13.66417°E | |
| Country | Angola |
| Province | Bengo |
| Municipality | Dande |
| Area | |
• Total | 167 km2 (64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 77,276 |
| • Density | 463/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | BSh |
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
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of provinces and communes in Angola
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of cities & urban localities in Angola
- ^ "Info Angola". www.info-angola.ao (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2017-07-05.
- ^ "Former Sprinter José Sayovo Defends Coaching Training At Center Named After Him". AllAfrica. Luanda: Angola Press Agency. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "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