Malanje

Coordinates: 9°32′S 16°21′E / 9.533°S 16.350°E / -9.533; 16.350
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Malanje
Municipality and town
Center of Malanje
Center of Malanje
Coordinates: 9°32′S 16°21′E / 9.533°S 16.350°E / -9.533; 16.350
CountryAngola
ProvinceMalanje Province
Elevation
3,789 ft (1,155 m)
Population
 • Total222,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Malanje (also Malange) is the capital city of Malanje Province in Angola. There are 222,000 people. Nearby are the Calandula waterfalls, 85 kilometres (53 miles) from the city. Pedras Negras de Pungo Andongo are large black rocks. The greatest dam in the country is in Malanje.