Ondangwa
Ondangwa (earlier spelling Ondangua) is a town in the Oshana Region of northern Namibia, bordering the Oshikoto Region. Ondangwa was first established as a mission station of the Finnish Missionary Society (the FMS) in 1890. In 1914, it became a local seat of government.
Ondangwa | |
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Town | |
| Motto(s): "Your gateway to the North and beyond" | |
Ondangwa Location in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 17°54′49.49″S 15°58′41.53″E | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Region | Oshana Region |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Paavo Amwele |
| Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,080 m) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,822 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Climate | BSh |
| Website | http://www.ondangwatown.com/ |
Ondangwa is said to mean the end of the Ondonga area. (Ondonga is one of the kingdoms of Ovamboland), and Ondangwa is located on the western edge of this kingdom.
Ondangwa is located about 60 km (37 mi) from the Angolan border, along the B1 road. It is one of the places of residence of the Kings of Ondonga; the current King Eliphas Kauluma, father to the reigning king, lives here. Most of the residents of the town speak Oshindonga.
Ondangwa is the district capital of the Ondangwa electoral constituency.