Erongo Region
Erongo is one of the 14 regions of Namibia. The capital is Swakopmund. It is named after Mount Erongo, a well-known landmark in Namibia and in this area. Erongo contains the municipalities of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Henties Bay and Omaruru, as well as the towns Arandis, Karibib and Usakos. All the main centres within this region are connected by paved roads.
Erongo Region | |
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Location of the Erongo Region in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 22.00°S 15.59°E | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Capital | Swakopmund |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Neville Andre Itope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63,539 km2 (24,533 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 150,809 |
| • Density | 2.4/km2 (6.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.711 high · 2nd |
| Website | www |
The Erongo Region had a population of 150,809 in 2011. As of 2020, it had 119,784 registered voters.
In the west, Erongo has a shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean. On land, it borders the following regions:
- Kunene - north
- Otjozondjupa - northeast
- Khomas - southeast
- Hardap - south
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