National Park · Angola
Iona National Park
Iona National Park is a national park in Angola, covering 3,755,996 acres (1,519,999 ha), established in 1964.
National Park · Angola
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Angola |
| Area | 3,755,996 acres (1,519,999 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 16.6667° S, 12.3333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Iona National Park
Iona National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional do Iona) is the largest and oldest national park in Angola. It is situated in the Southwestern corner of the country, in Namibe Province. It is roughly bound by the Atlantic Ocean to the West, an escarpment to the East that marks the beginning of the interior plateau, the Curoca River to the North, and the Cunene River to the South. It is about 200 kilometres (120 mi) south of the city of Namibe and covers 5,850 square miles (15,200 km2) sq. miles. The topography of Iona is characterised by shifting dunes, vast plains, and rough mountains and cliffs.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ) · Moçâmedes, Angola · 97.9 miles away
- Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD) · Lubango, Angola · 146.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Longa-Mavinga National Park
Luenge National Park
Luengue-Luiana National Park
Mavinga National Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Iona National Park?
Iona National Park is in Angola (16.6667° S, 12.3333° E).
When was Iona National Park established?
Iona National Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Iona National Park?
Iona National Park covers 3,755,996 acres (1,519,999 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3123422 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iona_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).