Eenhana | |
|---|---|
  Eenhana Location in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 17°27′57″S 16°20′13″E / 17.46583°S 16.33694°E | |
| Country |  Namibia |
| Region | Ohangwena Region |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Johannes Dumeni yaDumeni |
| • Town Council CEO | Ndahepele Tangeni Esco |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km2) |
| Population | |
• Total | 16,588 |
| • Density | 830/sq mi (320/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Climate | BSh |
Eenhana (IPA: [ɛːˈn̥ana]) is the capital town of the Ohangwena Region, northern Namibia, on the border with Angola. It also used to be a mission station of the Finnish Missionary Society.
Eenhana is situated in a subtropical forest. It is connected to the road network and has a well-developed infrastructure. Due to the proximity of Angola, many businesses are situated here. The town hosts an annual trade fair.
The name Eenhana comes from the word calves in Oshikwanyama and is a reference to the calves that used to water at the small water pan where Eenhana is now located.[3]
- ^ "Table 4.2.2 Urban population by Census years (2001 and 2011)" (PDF). Namibia 2011 - Population and Housing Census Main Report. Namibia Statistics Agency. p. 39. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ "2023 Population & Housing Census Preliminary Report" (PDF). Statistics Namibia.
- ^ Eenhana Town Council[permanent dead link] About us