Libolo

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Libolo
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Libolo
Location in Angola
Coordinates: 10°2′S14°38′E / 10.033°S 14.633°E / -10.033; 14.633 Coordinates: 10°2′S14°38′E / 10.033°S 14.633°E / -10.033; 14.633
CountryFlag of Angola.svg  Angola
Province Cuanza Sul Province
Area
  Total2,280 sq mi (5,910 km2)
Population
 (2014 Census) [1]
  Total92,069
  Density40/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Website http://www.kalulo.com

Libolo is a municipality in Cuanza Sul Province in Angola, [2] with the town of Calulo as the municipal seat. The municipality is home to the notable Angolan sports club Recreativo do Libolo.

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References

  1. "Resultados Definitivos Recenseamento Geral da População e Habitação – 2014 Província do Cuanza Sul" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estatística, República de Angola. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  2. "City councils of Angola". Statoids. Retrieved April 9, 2009.