Kavango West facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kavango West
Region
The Kavango West Region (dark grey) in Namibia
Country	Namibia
Seat	Nkurenkuru
Time zone	South African Standard Time: UTC+2

Kavango West is one of the 14 regions in the country of Namibia. A region is like a large area or province within a country. The main town and capital of Kavango West is Nkurenkuru.

This region was created in 2013. Before that, it was part of a larger area called the Kavango Region. The Kavango Region was split into two new regions: Kavango East and Kavango West. This was done to help manage the areas better.

Understanding Kavango West

Kavango West is located in the northern part of Namibia. It shares borders with other regions in Namibia. The region is known for its natural beauty and the Kavango River which flows nearby. This river is very important for the people and wildlife in the area.

What is a Region?

In Namibia, a region is a major administrative division. This means it's a way the country is divided up to help with government and services. Each region has its own local government. This government helps manage things like schools, health services, and roads for the people living there.

Why Was the Region Split?

Splitting the Kavango Region into two parts, Kavango East and Kavango West, helped make it easier to govern. When an area is very large, it can be hard to provide services to everyone. By making two smaller regions, the government can focus more closely on the needs of the people in each specific area.

Constituencies of Kavango West

Within Kavango West, there are smaller areas called constituencies. Think of a constituency as a local district. Each constituency has its own representative who helps make decisions for the people living there.

There are 8 constituencies in Kavango West:

• Kapako
• Mankumpi
• Mpungu
• Musese
• Ncamangoro
• Ncuncuni
• Nkurenkuru
• Tondoro

These constituencies help organize local elections and make sure that different parts of the region have a voice in the government.