# Viana

> city and municipality of Angola

**Wikidata**: [Q2304294](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2304294)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viana,_Luanda)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/viana

## Summary
Viana is a city and municipality located in Luanda Province, Angola. It functions as a major urban settlement and administrative division within the country. The city is internationally connected, being twinned with Osasco, Brazil, since 1992.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** Viana is a municipality of Angola and a city (large human settlement).
- **Location:** It is situated in Luanda Province, Angola.
- **Geographic Coordinates:** Approximately -8.91166 latitude, 13.371025 longitude.
- **International Twinning:** Viana is twinned with Osasco, Brazil, a relationship established in 1992.
- **UN/LOCODE:** Its United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations is AOVNA.
- **Geonames Identifiers:** It has Geonames IDs 2236500 (for the municipality) and 2236499 (for the city).
- **Who's on First ID:** 1242742753
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 11704230
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2873291
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** no2010107352
- **VIAF ID:** 139962643
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0dlqzr
- **SNAC Ark ID:** 1552
- **iNaturalist Place ID:** 13953
- **Wikipedia Sitelink Count:** The entity has connections to Wikipedia pages in 20 languages.
- **Commons Category:** The primary Wikimedia Commons category is "Viana (Angola)".
- **Category for People Born Here:** Q32338696

## FAQs
**What is Viana and where is it located?**
Viana is a city and municipality situated within Luanda Province in the African nation of Angola. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 8.91 degrees south latitude and 13.37 degrees east longitude.

**Is Viana connected to any other cities internationally?**
Yes, Viana has a sister city relationship with Osasco, Brazil. This twinning agreement was formally established in 1992, fostering international ties between the two municipalities.

**How can Viana be identified in different databases?**
Viana has unique identifiers across numerous international databases, including the UN/LOCODE (AOVNA), Geonames IDs (2236500, 2236499), an OpenStreetMap relation ID (11704230), and a Library of Congress Authority ID (no2010107352), among others.

## Why It Matters
Viana is a significant administrative and population center within Angola's most populous province, Luanda. As a major municipality, it plays a crucial role in the regional governance and economic structure of the country. Its international twinning with Osasco, Brazil, highlights its role in fostering diplomatic and cultural exchanges, connecting Angola to the global community.

## Notable For
- Serving as a key municipality within the important Luanda Province.
- Maintaining an international sister city relationship with Osasco, Brazil, since 1992.
- Being represented across a wide array of international geographic and bibliographic databases, indicating its recognized significance.

## Body

### Classification and Location
Viana is formally classified as both a city and a municipality of Angola. It is administratively located within Luanda Province. This dual status signifies its importance as both a population center and a local government unit.

### Geographic Identification
The city's precise location is defined by the coordinates -8.91166 (latitude) and 13.371025 (longitude). It is represented on OpenStreetMap under the relation ID 11704230. The U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Geonames database lists separate identifiers for the municipality (2236500) and the city (2236499), with the GNS Unique Feature ID being -2873291.

### International Relations
A notable aspect of Viana's international profile is its formal twinning with the city of Osasco in Brazil. This partnership was initiated in 1992, creating a framework for cooperation and cultural exchange between the two cities.

### Database Identifiers
Viana is cataloged in numerous authoritative databases, ensuring its unique identification across systems:
- **Transport and Trade:** United Nations LOCODE: AOVNA.
- **Library and Academic:** Library of Congress Authority ID: no2010107352; VIAF ID: 139962643; SNAC Ark ID: 1552.
- **Geographic and Cultural:** Who's on First ID: 1242742753; iNaturalist Place ID: 13953.
- **Historical Data:** Freebase ID: /m/0dlqzr (Note: Freebase has been discontinued).

### Online Presence and Knowledge
The entity has a substantial presence on Wikimedia projects. Its Wikipedia article is titled "Viana, Luanda" and is available in numerous languages, including ca, ceb, dag, de, en, es, and pt. The central repository for media files is the Wikimedia Commons category "Viana (Angola)". A locator map image showing its position within the province is available at the path `AO-Luanda.png` on Commons.

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. [Source](http://www.osasco.sp.gov.br/depto-de-relacoes-internacionais-cidades-irmas)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. GeoNames
5. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ao.htm)
6. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)