| Baía de Namibe | |
|---|---|
| Baía de Moçâmedes (Portuguese) | |
![]() Baía de Namibe Location in Angola  | |
| Coordinates | 15°9′S 12°7′E / 15.150°S 12.117°E | 
| River sources | Bero River | 
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic Ocean | 
| Basin countries | Angola | 
| Max. length | 8.3 km (5.2 mi) | 
| Max. width | 4 km (2.5 mi) | 
| Settlements | Moçâmedes[1] | 
Baía de Namibe or Little Fish Bay is a bay in Angola.[2] It is located in the Namibe Province.
Geography
The Baía de Namibe is a well-sheltered bay of the Atlantic Ocean. The bay is facing west, with a cove at its northern end known as Baía do Saco.[3] The town of Moçâmedes, capital of Namibe Province, is located at the southern end of the bay.[1] The northern headland is Ponta do Giraul and the southern one Ponta do Noronha. The Bero River has its mouth in the bay.[2]
See also
Further reading
- C. Herbert Gilliland (ed.), USS Constellation on the Dismal Coast: Willie Leonard's Journal, 1859-1861.
 
References
- 1 2 GoogleEarth
 - 1 2 "Baia de Namibe". Mapcarta. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
 - ↑ "Baía do Saco". Mapcarta. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
 
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