Thursday, July 31, 2025

Ohangwena

Ohangwena is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia, located in the north on the border with Angola. 
The capital is Eenhana. 
With a population of approximately 338,000 (2023), it is the second most populous region in Namibia. 
The region relies largely on subsistence agriculture, particularly mahangu cultivation and livestock farming. 
It has a subtropical climate, is prone to flooding and drought, and covers an area of 10,703 km². 
Major towns include Eenhana, Helao Nafidi, and Okongo. Ohangwena is a stronghold of the SWAPO party and has 234 schools and a regional library. 
The region played a significant role in the Namibian War of Independence.








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