Ponta do Dande Lighthouse

The Ponta do Dande Lighthouse is located in Angola, specifically at the mouth of the Dande River. It was built in 1968 and features a quadrangular tower with a balcony and lantern. The tower is white and red with horizontal bands and stands at a height of 20 meters, with a focal height of 63 meters.

The lighthouse has a range of 16 nautical miles and a characteristic of three white flashes every 10 seconds. It is managed by the Instituto Marítimo e Portuário de Angola. The surrounding area, known as Barra do Dande, is a town and commune in the municipality of Dande, province of Bengo, with a population of around 75,000 people.

The Ponta do Dande Lighthouse is an important aid to navigation in the region, particularly with the planned construction of a deep-water port at Barra do Dande, which is expected to be one of the largest in Africa. The lighthouse plays a crucial role in guiding ships and ensuring safe passage through the area. Despite its importance, not much is known about the history of the lighthouse, but it remains a significant landmark in the region.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 63 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 25572. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D5080.