Henties Bay

Henties Bay
Afrikaans: Hentiesbaai
German: Hentiesbucht
City
Henties Bay (2018)
Henties Bay (2018)
Official seal of Henties Bay
Henties Bay is located in Namibia
Henties Bay
Henties Bay
Coordinates: 22°07′06″S 14°16′57″E / 22.1184°S 14.2824°E / -22.1184; 14.2824
Country Namibia
RegionErongo Region
ConstituencyArandis Constituency
Established1929
Government
 • MayorLewies Vermaak
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total
7,569
Time zoneUTC+2 (South African Standard Time)
ClimateBWk
Websitehentiesbaytourism.com
Shipwreck Zeila 14 km south of Henties Bay (2014)
22°14′28″S 014°21′13″E / 22.24111°S 14.35361°E / -22.24111; 14.35361

Henties Bay (English, literally: Henty's Bay. Afrikaans: Hentiesbaai, German: Hentiesbucht) is a coastal town in the Erongo Region of western Namibia. The town had 7,569 inhabitants in 2023, an increase from 3,285 in 2001.

Established as a holiday spot in the first half of the 20th century it is still a popular tourist destination for anglers and 4x4 enthusiasts.

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