Sangwali

Sangwali is a settlement in Namibia. It is situated in the Zambezi Region 129.3 kilometres out of the region’s capital, Katima Mulilo. It is the centre of Judea Lyaboloma Constituency and it is also the Royal Headquarters of the Yeyi people. The annual Batsara Batsapi cultural festival is hosted here.

Sangwali
Settlement
Sangwali
Location in Namibia
Coordinates: 18°16′S 23°38′E
Country Namibia
RegionZambezi Region
ConstituencyJudea Lyaboloma Constituency
Elevation
3,123.56 ft (952.06 m)
Time zoneUTC+2 (South African Standard Time)
  Summer (DST)SAST
ClimateCwa

Sangwali was a place of residence for David Livingstone in the 1850s before he proceeded further north. The settlement features a small museum outlining his life and work.

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