Omuthiya
Omuthiyagwiipundi (short: Omuthiya) is the capital of Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia, situated approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Etosha National Park. It has about 5,000 residents. Prior to Omuthiya, Tsumeb was the regional capital. The town has been proclaimed in October 2007 and the Omuthiya Town Council established in September 2008.
Omuthiyagwiipundi
Omuthiya (short form) | |
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Open air market in Omuthiya | |
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Coat of arms | |
Omuthiyagwiipundi Location in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 18°21.636′S 16°34.874′E | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Region | Oshikoto Region |
| Constituency | Omuthiyagwiipundi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Johannes Ndeutepo |
| Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,079 m) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,794 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Climate | BSh |
| Website | http://www.omuthiyatc.org.na/ |
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