Okombahe
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| Okombahe | |
|---|---|
| settlement | |
  Okombahe | |
| Coordinates: 21°22′00″S 15°22′00″E / 21.36667°S 15.36667°ECoordinates: 21°22′00″S 15°22′00″E / 21.36667°S 15.36667°E | |
| Country |
 Namibia |
| Region | Erongo Region |
| Time zone | South African Standard Time (UTC+1) |
Okombahe is a settlement in the Erongo Region of eastern central Namibia, situated on the Omaruru River. It is regarded as the capital of the ǂNûkhoen (Damara) tribe; the annual King's Festival is held at the town's Gaob Memorial Stadium.[1] Dibasen Junior Secondary School is situated in the village.[2]
The Omaruru River's sub-surface water is used by the Damara people to grow wheat. Even in years of drought, 60-80 hectares are under irrigation.[3]
Notable people
- Michael Goreseb, Mayor of Usakos and Member of the National Assembly of Namibia
References
- ↑ Hartmann, Adam (11 November 2010). "Is ‘Damara unity’ for real?". The Namibian.
- ↑ Maletzky, Christof (14 July 2005). "Dibasen School hostel burns down". The Namibian.
- ↑ Sasman, Catherine (6 December 2013). "Droogte mors met koringboere" [Drought affects wheat farmers]. Die Republikein, Erongo holiday supplement (in Afrikaans). p. 23.
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