Gabela, Angola
| Gabela | |
|---|---|
| commune and town | |
  Gabela | |
| Coordinates: 10°51′S 14°22′E / 10.850°S 14.367°ECoordinates: 10°51′S 14°22′E / 10.850°S 14.367°E | |
| Country | Angola |
| Province | Cuanza Sul |
| Municipality | Amboim |
| Area | |
| • Land | 4,642 km2 (1,792 sq mi) |
| Elevation[1] | 942 m (3,091 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 126,000 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (40/sq mi) |
Gabela is a town and commune in the municipality of Amboim, province of Cuanza Sul, Angola and the seat of that municipality. Its area comprises 4,642 km2 with a population of 126,000. It was founded as N'Guebela on September 28, 1907.[2][3]
Around the town, some areas of the Angolan Scarp savanna and woodlands with its unique plants and animals are still to be found. The Gabela akalat (Sheppardia gabela), a species of bird, was first recorded here by scientists and subsequently named after the town, as were the Gabela helmet-shrike (Prionops gabela) and Gabela bush-shrike (Laniarius amboimensis); these endangered species are only found in the uplands near Gabela.
Mining and transport
Gabela used to have a mine with a 610 mm (2 ft) narrow gauge railway to Porto Amboim.
References
- ↑ "Gabela, Angola Page". Falling Rain Genomics.
- ↑ "AMBOIM City Council". ethnia.org.
- ↑ "Gabela, Angola Page". Mazungue.com.
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