Andulo
| Andulo | |
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| Municipality and town | |
 Andulo
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| Country |  Angola |
| Province | Bié Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,983 sq mi (10,316 km2) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 234,791 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Climate | Cwb |
Andulo is a town and municipality in Bié Province in Angola.[1] The municipality covers an area of 10,316 square kilometres (3,983 sq mi), with about 319,000 inhabitants. It is bordered to the north by the municipality of Mussende, to the east by the municipalities of Luquembo and Nharea, to the south by the municipalities of Cunhinga, Mungo and Bailundo and west by the municipalities of Cela and Quibala.
History
Andulo was promoted to the category of town on July 3rd 1971 and on this date an annual festival is held to celebrate the event.[2]
2008 incident
In September 2008, Islamic extremists rioted in the city, attacking the property of Christians and murdering the young daughter of a deacon.[3]
References
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