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A quantitative methodology was used, based on the collection of data from 612 agricultural properties that were up for negotiation in the province of Huambo in Angola. The valuation of an agricultural land is of great importance for development and economic growth in Africa. In the assumed methodology, multiple linear regression was employed. The results allow us to conclude that variables such as the land being legal, having electricity, being located on the urban fringe with possible future urbanization, being a location close to the urban center, facing a busy road, and allowing for the easy use of machines have a significant impact on the value of the land in question. 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