Caxito

Caxito
Caxito is located in Angola
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.

A panel of azulejos in Caxito

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