Ruacana
Ruacana | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 17°26′16″S 14°26′9″E / 17.43778°S 14.43583°E | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Region | Omusati Region |
| Constituency | Ruacana Constituency |
| Settlement | 1999 |
| Village | 2005 |
| Town | 2010 |
| Government | |
| • Major | Simon Shooya |
| Elevation | 3,563 ft (1,086 m) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 5,939 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Climate | BSh |
Ruacana is a town in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia and the district capital of the Ruacana electoral constituency. It is located on the border with Angola on the river Kunene. The town is known for the picturesque Ruacana Falls nearby, and for the Ruacana Power Station. Ruacana had a population of 5,939 people in 2023.