Muxima
Muxima | |
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Church of Our Lady of Conception | |
| Coordinates: 9°31′S 13°58′E / 9.517°S 13.967°E | |
| Country | Angola |
| Province | Icolo e Bengo |
| Municipality | Quiçama |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,670 km2 (1,030 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 8,166 |
| • Density | 3.1/km2 (7.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Muxima is a town and commune in the municipality of Quiçama, Icolo e Bengo Province, Angola. The village, located by Kwanza river, was occupied in 1589 by the Portuguese who erected a church and a fortress in 1599. Muxima means "heart" in Kimbundu. It is the site of a Marian shrine. The town is the home of the 16th century Portuguese Fortress of Muxima.