Novo Redondo Lighthouse
Novo Redondo Lighthouse has a focal height of 34 metres, a tower height of 15 metres and a range of 8 nautical miles. It was built in about 1970.
- Focal height
- 34 metres
- Tower height
- 15 metres
- Range
- 8 nautical miles
- Built
- about 1970
- Coordinates
- -11.19417, 13.83659
The Novo Redondo Lighthouse is located in Sumbe, a city in west central Angola, which serves as the administrative capital of Cuanza Sul Province. The lighthouse was first built in 1889 and was later replaced in the 1970s with a current masonry tower structure. The current tower stands at a height of 15 meters and has a focal height of 34 meters, featuring a cylindrical truncated shape with a lantern and a distinctive white and red horizontal band marking.
The lighthouse is situated in a region with a dry tropical climate, characterized by hot temperatures from January to April and cooler months from July to August. The city of Sumbe, where the lighthouse is located, has a population of 279,968 as of 2014 and offers various transportation options, including air services.
The Novo Redondo Lighthouse has an interesting history, with its original structure being deactivated in the 1970s and replaced with the current tower. Although specific details about its past are limited, the lighthouse remains a notable landmark in the region, serving as an important aid to navigation for mariners and a symbol of the city's rich history and culture.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 34 metres. The light has a range of 8 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 25628. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D5240.
Details
- Range Nm
- 8
- Nga Number
- 25628
- Year Built
- ~1970
- Focal Height M
- 34
- Tower Height M
- 15
- Admiralty Number
- D5240