Otjozondjupa Region

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Otjozondjupa

Otjozondjupa is one of the thirteen regions of Namibia. The region is located in the northeast of the Republic, in the transition between the drier areas of central Namibia and the tropical areas of the north. The area of ​​the region is 105,328 km ², the population of 135 723 (2001 ). The region's capital is Otjiwarongo.

Geography

Near the town of Grootfontein is one of the most famous attractions of the country, the Hoba meteorite weighing about 50-60 tons. He is regarded as one of the largest meteorite ever found on earth. Its age is estimated at about 190 and 410 million years, the impact occurred about 80,000 years ago.

Administrative divisions

Otjozondjupa divided into the following seven constituencies:

Economy

Even today, mining is one of the most important economic activities in the region.

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