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Location & Surroundings

Chibia is a town in Huila, Angola with 10,000 inhabitants, at 1,469 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubango, 37 km to the northwest. The national capital Luanda is about 705 km to the north. The nearest airport is Lubango Airport, 32 km away.

Also known as: Шибия · João de Almeida · São Pedro de Chibia · São Pedro da Chibia · Vila João de Almeida · Khibia

Overview

Chibia is municipality and town in Huíla, Angola.

It is located in Huíla Province, Angola.

The population is about 190,670 (2014).

It covers about 5,281 square kilometre.

Also known as: ES San Pedro de Chibia, Villa de Juan de Almeida

Basic Data

  • Country Angola
  • Located in Huíla Province
  • Area 5,281 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 10' 59" S, 13° 41' 57" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1469 m
  • Timezone Africa/Luanda
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,000
  • Pop. Density 14,486 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Kwanza (AOA)
  • Phone Prefix +244

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Alternate Names

ru
Шибия
João de Almeida
São Pedro de Chibia
São Pedro da Chibia
Vila João de Almeida
Khibia

Weather in Chibia

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chibia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.

Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 23.7 2.0 220 46 1,014.8 - / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
6h 33.7 3.2 102 15 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 99 747.4 n/a
12h 23.1 2.7 280 55 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 80 293.4 n/a
18h 20.8 4.1 41 62 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 34 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 23.8 2.5 255 45 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 99 30.6 n/a
30h 33.7 2.0 186 18 1,008.3 0.03 / 0.03 84 762.1 n/a
36h 20.6 1.3 76 66 1,015.8 1.08 / 1.11 89 191.5 n/a
42h 19.1 2.8 241 72 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.23 77 0.0 n/a
Monday 21.6 1.1 16 60 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.04 54 28.9 n/a
54h 30.0 4.1 159 28 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.02 48 720.3 n/a
60h 23.5 2.5 285 50 1,013.6 0.03 / 0.05 88 277.1 n/a
66h 20.2 1.3 243 69 1,016.0 0.86 / 0.91 99 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 17.6 3.7 19 84 1,019.7 1.74 / 2.65 100 2.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chibia?
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chibia today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Chibia?
Local time is 15:19. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chibia?
Chibia is a populated place.
How many people live in Chibia?
Population about 10,000.
What is the elevation of Chibia?
DEM 1,469 m.
Where is Chibia located?
It is at -15.18315, 13.69909 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chibia in?
It is in Angola.

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Last updated 2023-11-28
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