Delve into Cassinga in Angola
Cassinga in the region of Huíla is a city in Angola - some 475 mi or ( 764 km ) South-East of Luanda , the country's capital .
Current time in Cassinga is now 06:55 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Luanda " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Techamutete, Ondjiva, Menongue, Luquene, and Luena. While being here, make sure to check out Techamutete . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Cassinga ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Battle of Cassinga
The Battle of Cassinga, Cassinga Raid or Kassinga Massacre was a controversial{{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} South African airborne attack on a South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) refugee camp and military base{{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} at the former town of Cassinga, Angola on 4 May 1978. Conducted as one of the three major actions of Operation Reindeer during the South African Border War, it was the South African Army’s first major air assault.
Located at -15.12 16.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Cassinga
Cassinga is a former town in the Huíla province of southern Angola. The transliteration Kassinga is also commonly used, with the "K" being a mutation of the original Portuguese name either by German miners, or by indigenous people in whose language the letter "K" is also common. Photographs of the name in stone next to the road indicate local use the original Portuguese spelling.
Located at -15.12 16.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Chamutete
Chamutete is a town in southern Angola. Chamutete is also spelled Techamutete. It lies in Huíla Province.
Located at -15.25 16.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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