Omuthiyagwiipundi
Omuthiya (short form) | |
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Open air market in Omuthiya | |
Coordinates: 18°21.636′S 16°34.874′E / 18.360600°S 16.581233°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Oshikoto Region |
Constituency | Omuthiyagwiipundi |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal council |
• Mayor | Johannes Ndeutepo[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 48 sq mi (125 km2) |
Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,079 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 7,560 |
• Density | 160/sq mi (60/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Climate | BSh |
Website | http://www.omuthiyatc.org.na/ |
Omuthiyagwiipundi (short: Omuthiya) is the capital of Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia, situated approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Etosha National Park. It has about 7,500 residents.[4] Prior to Omuthiya, Tsumeb was the regional capital.[5] The town has been proclaimed in October 2007 and the Omuthiya Town Council established in September 2008.[6]
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