Kunene Region

The Kunene region extends across 115,260 square kilometers of diverse terrain, from the Skeleton Coast to mountainous areas bordering Angola at the Kunene River.

Following Namibian independence in 1990, the region integrated into the national framework as one of fourteen administrative divisions under the Regional Council Act of 1992.

The region contains seven constituencies where Himba communities maintain traditional practices, alongside Damara and Nama populations, creating a multiethnic demographic composition.

The regional capital Opuwo serves as the administrative center, offering basic services for a population of 120,762 people spread across urban and rural settlements.

The region holds substantial mineral deposits including iron ore and cobalt, while maintaining a population density of only one person per square kilometer.

GPS coordinates: -19.67928,13.97566

Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:45