Okakarara
Okakarara | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Erari | |
| Motto: Risa ukute | |
| Coordinates: 20°35′9″S 17°27′28″E / 20.58583°S 17.45778°E | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Region | Otjozondjupa Region |
| Constituencies of Namibia | Okakarara Constituency |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Erenfriede Veundja Kamutuezu |
| Population (2011) | |
| 4,709 | |
| • Urban | 7,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Climate | BSh |
Okakarara is a town in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, located 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of Waterberg National Park. It has an estimated population of 7,000 and is currently growing by 1,500 inhabitants annually.
Okakarara consists of the residential areas of Pamue, the former whites-only area, and Okakarara Proper, the former black residential area. It is the district capital of the Okakarara electoral constituency that includes surrounding settlements.