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Tômbua, Angola
Namibe · Angola
Tômbua is a mid-size city in Namibe, Angola with a population of 46,573. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Tômbua
Tômbua, formerly known as Porto Alexandre, is a city and municipality in Angola, in Namibe Province. The municipality has a population of 55,494 and the city has a population of 46,573 in 2014. It is located on the shore of Porto Alexandre, an important harbor on the South Atlantic Ocean for oil production and fishing.
People
Climate
| Population | 46,573 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.8039°, 11.8449° |
| Timezone | Africa/Luanda |
| Country | 🇦🇴 Angola |
| State / Province | Namibe |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.0 inches (51 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tômbua
Tômbua is a mid-size city in Angola (Namibe) with a population of 46,573. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.
Climate in Tômbua
Tômbua has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.7°C), the coldest is Aug (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 195 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above Angola avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 6,845.2 sq mi (17,729.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.8039°N, 11.8449°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Luanda |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
Tômbua has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tômbua
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio 28 de Agosto | College | — | — |
Schools in Tômbua
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colégio Cônego Zagalo | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 8) Fidel Castro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 6) Dr. António Agostinho Neto | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 16) 8 de Setembro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 11) 8 de Janeiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 3) General Simione Mukune | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 20) 23 de Abril | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 17) 8 de Dezembro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 15) Comandante Kassanje | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 7) João Firmino Tchinanga | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 1) Nzinga Mbandi | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 2) | — | — | — | — |
| Complexo Escolar (No. 22) José Francisco Republicano | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 12) Rei Mandume | — | — | — | — |
| Escola 17 de Junho | — | — | — | — |
| Escola (No. 21) 2 de Abril | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Tômbua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado do Municipal do Tômbwa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal do Tômbwa |
Hotels in Tômbua
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tômbua
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tômbua
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tômbua
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tômbua
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tômbua
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tômbua
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tômbua
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport | MSZ | Medium Airport |
| Praia do Capim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tômbua
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela dos Navegantes | |
| Igreja São Gerónimo | |
| Paróquia da Nossa Senhora do Rosário |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tômbua
What is the population of Tômbua?
Tômbua has a population of 46,573 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 6,845.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tômbua?
Tômbua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.0 inches.