Sumbe, formerly Novo Redondo, is a city located in west central Angola. It is the administrative capital of Cuanza Sul Province. In 2014 its population was 279,968.

Geography Sumbe municipality stretches, North until the Queve river, West until the Balombo river, West limited by the Atlantic Ocean and East to the Conda Municipality.

Climate The city has a dry tropical climate. The hottest temperatures are from January to April, and the coldest months are July and August.

Transportation Air transportation is served by Angola Air Services, SAL, and Inter Transit.

See also List of lighthouses in Angola

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