Oshakati is a town[2] of 37,000 inhabitants in the Oshana Region of Namibia. It is the regional capital and was officially founded in July 1966. The city was used as a base of operations by the South African Defence Force (SADF) during the South African Border War.
Oshakati | |
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town | |
![]() New City Council building | |
Nickname: shanangobe kashiiwa nambelela | |
Motto(s): Unity, Justice, Development | |
Coordinates: 17°47′1″S 15°41′57.8″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Oshana Region |
Constituency | Oshakati East Oshakati West |
Government | |
• Mayor | ANGELUS Iyambo |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 36,541 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Climate | BSh |
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Oshakati is divided into the electoral constituencies of Oshakati East and Oshakati West.
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