Caxito

Caxito is a city and municipality in northwestern Angola, serving as the capital of Bengo Province. It is situated on the Caxito River and is connected to Luanda and other parts of the country by the regional road network. As the provincial seat, Caxito hosts the main administrative offices and serves as an economic hub for the surrounding rural areas, including markets, services, and light industry.

Caxito has its origins in the colonial administration and grew as the capital of Bengo after Angola's independence. The town and municipality have undergone reconstruction and expansion since the end of the civil war, with improvements to roads, public services, and housing.

Geographically, Caxito lies on a low-lying coastal plain in the Angolan interior, with a tropical climate characterized by a hot wet season and a hot dry season. Rainfall is concentrated in the wetter months, with humidity typical of coastal lowlands.

The economy is primarily based on agriculture in the surrounding countryside, complemented by commerce, public administration, and basic services in the urban center. The municipality includes several rural communities and neighborhoods that rely on farming, fishing, and small-scale trading.

Demographics are predominantly rural-urban, with residents speaking Portuguese and local Bantu languages; the area is religiously diverse with Christian communities and traditional beliefs, reflecting Angola's broader patterns.

Caxito is linked by road to Luanda and other provincial centers, and serves as a transportation and service hub for Bengo Province. The town hosts provincial government offices, schools, health facilities, and local markets.