Benguela

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Benguela
—  Municipality and town  —
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Coordinates: 12°33′S 13°25′E / 12.55°S 13.417°E / -12.55; 13.417Coordinates: 12°33′S 13°25′E / 12.55°S 13.417°E / -12.55; 13.417
Country  Angola
Admin. division Benguela Province
Area
 • Total 800 sq mi (2,100 km2)
Elevation 128 ft (39 m)
Population
 • Total 513,000
 • Density 580/sq mi (224/km2)

Benguela (São Felipe de Benguela, formerly spelled Benguella) is a city in western Angola. It is the capital of Benguela Province. Benguela is one of Angola's largest cities.