| Country |
ANGOLA
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| Port Name |
LUANDA
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| Location Map |
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Port Authority |
Empresa Portuaria de Luanda (Port Office)
CP 1253
Ave Largo 4 de Fevereiro
Luanda
Telephone: +244 222 311178
Fax: +244 222 311178
Website: http://www.portoluanda.co.ao
Username and password needed for security reasons
Email: portoluanda@snet.co.ao
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Area Climate |
Average temperatures:
Maximum - 26.6ºC March
Minimum - 20ºC August
Average Rainfall:
Maximum - 89.6mm March
Minimum - 00.0mm July
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Emergency Services
& Health Facilities |
Emergency telephone numbers:
Police: 110
Ambulance, Fire Dept: 118
Health Facilities: Medical treatment is free, although reportedly often inadequate and pharmaceutical supplies are usually difficult to obtain.
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Banking-Shopping Hours |
Bank opening hours: 08.00-12.30 and 14.00-15.00 Mon-Fri.
Money can be exchanged at authorised bureaux de change, of which there are several in Luanda, US dollars are the most acceptable currency. Credit cards have only very limited acceptance in some establishments, and cash withdrawals are not possible, so it is unwise to rely on them. The few ATMs in Luanda do not accept foreign cards, and travellers’ cheques are not welcome.
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Transport Available |
AIRPORT: 4 de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD)
The airport is two miles (4km) from Luanda
Telephone: +244(0)2 350 450
Airport facilities include a restaurant, bar, post office, bureau de change, and 24-hour medical facilities offering a Cholera and Yellow Fever vaccination service.
(There is no Departure Tax).
TAXIS; are not available. Visitors are advised to make advance arrangements to be met or use transport service provided by their hotel or agent.
CAR RENTAL: Avis car rental has an office at the airport.
RAIL: Rail connections to national rail system from the port of Luanda.
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