Humpata: The municipality of Humpata in Huila province has identified 67,000 hectares of arable land for agricultural and livestock purposes, as per a survey underway since 2025.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Carlos Xavier, the deputy administrator for Technical, Infrastructure and Community Services in Humpata, announced these findings during the municipality's 143rd anniversary celebrations on Saturday.
The identified area includes an Irrigated Perimeter with over a thousand hectares currently irrigated, and additional areas are being updated. Xavier stated that post-survey, a strategic plan would be presented to develop agricultural and livestock sectors, defining specific areas for pasture and agriculture, distinct from industrial zones.
Humpata is noted for its livestock production and fruit-growing capabilities, which differentiate it on both provincial and national levels. These factors position the municipality strategically to enhance economic diversification, food security, and job creation for youth, Xavier highlighted.
However, Xavier pointed out existing challenges such as infrastructure quality, public service sustainability, production financing access, local economy formalization, youth employability, and the need for enhanced coordination between public and private investments.
He emphasized that achieving public policy goals demands rigorous planning, prioritization of investments, efficient budget execution, and constant evaluation of outcomes. It also requires a public administration that is transparent, technical, solution-focused, and citizen-oriented.
Located 22 kilometers from Lubango, Humpata achieved district status on January 17, 1883, originating as the Administrative Post of the Hula Plateau. It is part of the council of Lubango, within the district and county of Hula, and the diocese of S¡ da Bandeira, Angola. Agriculture, tourism, and livestock farming form the economic backbone of Humpata, which has an estimated population of 114,051, making it one of the prosperous municipalities in Huila.