Opuwo | |
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Town of Opuwo | |
Coordinates: 18°3′20″S 13°50′26″E / 18.05556°S 13.84056°E | |
Country | Namibia |
Region | Kunene Region |
Constituency | Opuwo |
Area | |
• Total | 3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 12,335 |
• Density | 3,200/sq mi (1,200/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Area code | 065 |
Climate | BWh |
Opuwo is the capital of the Kunene Region in north-western Namibia. The town is situated about 720 km north-northwest of the capital Windhoek, and has a population of around 12,300 (2023). It is the commercial hub of the Kunene Region.