History

The city has its origins in the establishment of the Military Headquarters at Aruângua in 1907 as a result of the rivalry between European countries in their quest for the colonization of Africa.

Due to its position on a narrow sand strip between the sea and a small sea inlet at Chiveve its future seemed to be doomed.

The industrial development of the city in the 50’s altered its economic profile until greatly dependent on the harbour and railway facilities. At present the city has a population of 410.000 inhabitants and covers an area of 643 km2 divided in 26 suburbs.

Today the city covers an area of 382 km2 divided into 10 suburbs and has a population of 61.345 inhabitants.

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