Omaheke Region
Omaheke Region | |
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Location of the Omaheke Region in Namibia | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Capital | Gobabis |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Pijoo Nganate |
| Area | |
• Total | 84,981 km2 (32,811 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 102,881 |
| • Density | 1.2/km2 (3.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.600 medium · 10th |
Omaheke (the Otjiherero word for sandveld) is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia, the least populous region. Its capital is Gobabis. It lies in eastern Namibia on the border with Botswana and is the western extension of the Kalahari Desert. The self-governed villages of Otjinene, Leonardville and Witvlei are situated in the region. As of 2020, Omaheke had 48,594 registered voters.