Omaheke Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Omaheke Region
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Location of the Omaheke Region in Namibia
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| Country | Namibia |
| Capital | Gobabis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84,981 km2 (32,811 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71,233 |
| • Density | 0.838223/km2 (2.170987/sq mi) |
| Time zone | South African Standard Time: UTC+2 |
Omaheke is a special area, or region, located in the country of Namibia in southern Africa. It's known for being home to part of the famous Kalahari Desert. The main city and capital of the Omaheke Region is Gobabis.
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Leading Omaheke Region
Who is the Governor?
The Omaheke Region is led by a person called a Governor. A Governor is like the main leader or manager for a region. They help make important decisions and oversee how the region is run. Since 2020, the Governor of Omaheke has been Pijoo Nganate.
How Omaheke is Organized
Constituencies in Omaheke
To help manage the region better, Omaheke is divided into smaller areas called constituencies. Think of them like smaller districts within the region. Each constituency has its own local leaders who work to serve the people living there.
There are 7 constituencies in the Omaheke Region:
- Aminuis
- Epukiro
- Gobabis
- Kalahari
- Otjinene
- Otjombinde
- Steinhausen
Images for kids
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Typical Cattle Farm near Gobabis
See also
In Spanish: Región de Omaheke para niños
