Omuthiyagwiipundi
Omuthiya (short form) | |
|---|---|
 Open air market in Omuthiya | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Omuthiyagwiipundi Location in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 18°21.636′S 16°34.874′E / 18.360600°S 16.581233°E | |
| Country |  Namibia |
| 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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- ^ "2023 Population & Housing Census Preliminary Report" (PDF). Statistics Namibia.
- ^ Heita, Desie (31 October 2011). "Omuthiya growing at a fast pace". New Era. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012.
- ^ Shivute, Oswald (21 August 2008). "Oshikoto Regional Council moves to Omuthiya". The Namibian.
- ^ "About Omuthiya - Omuthiya Town Council". 16 June 2019.