Mbanderu people
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Namibia | 12,594 (2023 census) |
| Languages | |
| Otjiherero | |
| Religion | |
| African Traditional Religion, Christianity, Oupwee | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Ovahimba, Ovaherero | |
The Mbanderu (singular: Omumbanderu, plural: Ovambanderu) are a population inhabiting eastern parts of Namibia and western parts of Botswana. They speak Otjiherero, a Bantu language.