Castles & Forts in Angola map & data
There are 12 castles and forts mapped in Angola, spread over 6 regions. The most are in Luanda (3), Namibe (3) and Benguela (2). 83% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Forte de São Sebastião do Egito, Fortaleza de Kambambe and Fortaleza da Muxima.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Luanda | 3 | 25% |
| Namibe | 3 | 25% |
| Benguela | 2 | 17% |
| Huíla | 2 | 17% |
| Bengo | 1 | 8.3% |
| Cuanza Norte | 1 | 8.3% |
Notable castles and forts in Angola
- Forte de São Sebastião do EgitoBenguela · fort
- Fortaleza de KambambeCuanza Norte · fort
- Fortaleza da MuximaLuanda · fort
- Fortaleza de São Fernando de NamibeNamibe · fort
- Casa da Mumba - Private LodgeHuíla · castle
- Reduto de São Pedro de CatumbelaBenguela · fort
- Fortaleza de São Pedro da Barra de LuandaLuanda · fort
- Fortaleza do CapangombeNamibe · fort
- Casa do AdministradorHuíla · castle
- Palácio de MoçâmedesMoçâmedes · Namibe · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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How many castles and forts are there in Angola?
This layer holds 12 castles and forts in Angola, the most of them in Luanda. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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