Port of Takula Terminal (AOTAK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Takula Terminal (UN/LOCODE AOTAK) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.2167° S, 11.7833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 70 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Angola
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Takula Terminal
Where is Port of Takula Terminal located?
Port of Takula Terminal is a seaport located in Angola, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.2167° S, 11.7833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Takula Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Takula Terminal is AOTAK — country code AO, location code TAK.
How deep is Port of Takula Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Takula Terminal has a channel depth of about 70 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Takula Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Takula Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Takula Terminal?
Port of Takula Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Takula Terminal have?
Port of Takula Terminal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Takula Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46485), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →