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In the [[Namibian general election, 2009|2009 Presidential election]], voter participation declined to 3,669, a 26% drop in voter participation from the previous national election. Gibeon voters supported incumbent President [[Hifikepunye Pohamba]]'s candidacy but significantly less than the national average; nationally, SWAPO's Pohamba received 76.4%, but in Gibeon he received only 46.1% of the 3,669 total votes. The closest candidates was [[Hidipo Hamutenya]] of [[Rally for Democracy and Progress (Namibia)|Rally for Democracy and Progress]], who received 20% of Gibeon's votes, above his national vote percentage of 11.08%. The next closest candidate was [[Frans Migub /Goagoseb]] of the [[Namibian Democratic Movement for Change]], who received 207 votes in the constituency (5.64%). Gibeon's support equaled nearly 12% of the candidate's total support nationally (207 votes of 1,760 nationally). [[David Isaacs (politician)|David Isaacs]] of the [[Democratic Party of Namibia]] received 205 votes (5.6% in the constituency) and around 9% of their national vote total (205 votes of 1,859 total). [[Henk Mudge]] of the [[Republican Party (Namibia)|Republican Party]] (5.4%), [[Katuutire Kaura]] of DTA (5%) and [[Ben Ulenga]] of COD (3.7%) received a higher percentage of votes in Gibeon than their national averages.<ref>[http://www.electionwatch.org.na/results?q=presidential2009 Presidential Election Results] Election Watch Namibia</ref> |
In the [[Namibian general election, 2009|2009 Presidential election]], voter participation declined to 3,669, a 26% drop in voter participation from the previous national election. Gibeon voters supported incumbent President [[Hifikepunye Pohamba]]'s candidacy but significantly less than the national average; nationally, SWAPO's Pohamba received 76.4%, but in Gibeon he received only 46.1% of the 3,669 total votes. The closest candidates was [[Hidipo Hamutenya]] of [[Rally for Democracy and Progress (Namibia)|Rally for Democracy and Progress]], who received 20% of Gibeon's votes, above his national vote percentage of 11.08%. The next closest candidate was [[Frans Migub /Goagoseb]] of the [[Namibian Democratic Movement for Change]], who received 207 votes in the constituency (5.64%). Gibeon's support equaled nearly 12% of the candidate's total support nationally (207 votes of 1,760 nationally). [[David Isaacs (politician)|David Isaacs]] of the [[Democratic Party of Namibia]] received 205 votes (5.6% in the constituency) and around 9% of their national vote total (205 votes of 1,859 total). [[Henk Mudge]] of the [[Republican Party (Namibia)|Republican Party]] (5.4%), [[Katuutire Kaura]] of DTA (5%) and [[Ben Ulenga]] of COD (3.7%) received a higher percentage of votes in Gibeon than their national averages.<ref>[http://www.electionwatch.org.na/results?q=presidential2009 Presidential Election Results] Election Watch Namibia</ref> |
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==Notable residents== |
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Revision as of 23:31, 1 October 2010
Gibeon (Nama: Khaxa-tsûs) is a village and a constituency in the Hardap region of Namibia. In the 2009 presidential election, 3,669 people voted in the Gibeon constituency.
Buildings and structures
The village is home to the Gibeon Railway Station, which is a stop on the TransNamib Railway as well as a public sports stadium. The stadium was built in 1986 and fell into disrepair by 1993. In 2003, the Ministry of Sport of Namibia budgeted N$ 45,000 for repairs but none had been completed by December 2007. When the stadium was operational, it was known for its "excellent" gravel playing surface which attracted teams from larger towns in Southern Namibia to play on it.[1]
Meteorite
Gibeon is known for the Gibeon meteorite that crashed over a 275 km long and 100 km wide area in prehistoric times. It is an iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IVA[2] Gibeon meteorites are made of an iron-nickel alloy, but contain also cobalt and phosphorus. The crystal structure of this meteorite is a classic example of fine octahedrite and the Widmanstatten pattern aesthetically appreciated both by collectors and jewel designers.
Politics
Johannes Isaaks (1941-2010) was the first Mayor of Gibeon as well as prominent political activist.[3] In the 2004 and 2009 national elections, Gibeon has given the ruling SWAPO party significantly less support than the national percentage, though SWAPO was still the highest vote getter in both elections.
2004 National Assembly election
In the 2004 National Assembly election, 4,956 residents of Gibeon constituency voted; SWAPO received 50.7% of Gibeon's votes, compared to 76.1% nationally. The Congress of Democrats (COD) received 29.3% of the vote and the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) received 9.3%. Of the remaining 6 parties, the United Democratic Front (Namibia)|United Democratic Front]] received 3%, the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) received 2.1%, the Republican Party received 1.8%. The Monitor Action Group, Namibian Democratic Movement for Change and South West Africa National Union combined to receive the remaining 2.3%.[4]
2009 Presidential election
In the 2009 Presidential election, voter participation declined to 3,669, a 26% drop in voter participation from the previous national election. Gibeon voters supported incumbent President Hifikepunye Pohamba's candidacy but significantly less than the national average; nationally, SWAPO's Pohamba received 76.4%, but in Gibeon he received only 46.1% of the 3,669 total votes. The closest candidates was Hidipo Hamutenya of Rally for Democracy and Progress, who received 20% of Gibeon's votes, above his national vote percentage of 11.08%. The next closest candidate was Frans Migub /Goagoseb of the Namibian Democratic Movement for Change, who received 207 votes in the constituency (5.64%). Gibeon's support equaled nearly 12% of the candidate's total support nationally (207 votes of 1,760 nationally). David Isaacs of the Democratic Party of Namibia received 205 votes (5.6% in the constituency) and around 9% of their national vote total (205 votes of 1,859 total). Henk Mudge of the Republican Party (5.4%), Katuutire Kaura of DTA (5%) and Ben Ulenga of COD (3.7%) received a higher percentage of votes in Gibeon than their national averages.[5]
Notable residents
References
- ^ No renovations yet on Gibeon stadium 1 December 2007, The Namibian
- ^ Meteoritical Bulletin Database: Gibeon
- ^ An unsung hero from the South passes on 26 March 2010, The Namibian
- ^ National Assembly Election Results 2004 Election Watch Namibia
- ^ Presidential Election Results Election Watch Namibia
External links
- "Constituencies of Namibia". Statoids.
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