Namibe

Southern coastal province — desert geography, the Port of Namibe, and the Namib Desert's northern reach.

Namibe is Angola’s southern coastal province, where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic. The provincial capital Moçâmedes is a port city with industrial fishing and a growing role in mineral exports. The province includes the spectacular Iona National Park along the Namibian border.

At a glance

CapitalMoçâmedes
RegionSouthern coastal
Area57,091 km²
Population484,054 (INE)

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