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Namibia
See also: List of cities and towns in Namibia

Villages and settlements in Namibia are distinguished by the status the Government of Namibia has vested in them: Places in Namibia that are governed by a village council are villages, they are the smallest entities of local government. All other places except cities and towns are not self-governed, they are called settlements.[1]

Villages

As of 2015 Namibia has eighteen villages, each of them governed by a village council of up to five seats. Village councils are elected locally and have the authority to set up facilities like water, sewerage and cemeteries without the approval of the Minister of Urban and Rural Development. They may also declare streets and public places, collect fees for the services they provide, and buy immovable property without asking for explicit approval. The eighteen villages are:[2]

Villages in Namibia
City Region Population (est.) Notes
Aroab ǁKaras 2,500 [3]
Berseba ǁKaras [4]
Bethanie ǁKaras 2,000
Koës ǁKaras
Tses ǁKaras 2,000
Gibeon Hardap
Gochas Hardap
Kalkrand Hardap [5]
Stampriet Hardap
Maltahöhe Hardap 6,000 [6]
Divundu Kavango East 5,430
Kamanjab Kunene 6,012
Okongo Ohangwena
Leonardville Omaheke
Witvlei Omaheke
Otjinene Omaheke [7]
Tsandi Omusati
Bukalo Zambezi

Settlements

Settlements in Namibia are non self-governed populated places. While they may have a dedicated person responsible for their administration, this person is not elected but an employee of the respective regional administration. Some of the settlements in Namibia are:

See also

References

Literature

  1. ^ a b Hartman, Adam (27 Aug 2010). "Town regrading a 'sad move'". The Namibian.
  2. ^ "Know Your Local Authority". Election Watch. No. 3. Institute for Public Policy Research. 2015. p. 4.
  3. ^ a b c Sasman, Catherine (10 November 2010). "Karas profile". New Era. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012.
  4. ^ Karools, Jihad (14 July 2010). "Former Karas Governor accused of favouritism". Namibian Sun.
  5. ^ Sasman, Catherine (16 September 2011). "Kalkrand council mired in controversy". The Namibian.
  6. ^ Sasman, Catherine (22 December 2011). "Maltahöhe in face-change exercise". The Namibian.
  7. ^ Smit, Nico (20 September 2011). "More settlements coming". The Namibian.
  8. ^ a b Andara RCChurch.na
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Settlement Areas". Ministry of Regional and Local Government, Housing and Rural Development, Republic of Namibia. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  10. ^ "Einigung erzielt auf Baumgartsbrunn". Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). 2 June 2009. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Tashaya, Clemence (5 July 2011). "Mafwe prepares to celebrate their annual "Lusata" cultural festival". New Era.
  12. ^ a b "Keine sichtbaren Zeichen von Hunger". Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). 1 December 2003. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Kalkfeld business park under construction". The Namibian. 18 October 2012.
  14. ^ "Kombat Mine, Kombat, Grootfontein District, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia". Mineralogy Database. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  15. ^ Inambao, Chrispin (17 November 2010). "Voter wants clean water". New Era. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g Nakale, Albertina (9 August 2013). "President divides Kavango into two". New Era. archived via allafrica.com. {{cite news}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ Labersweiler, Sabine (7 February 2011). "Kapelle in Mile 30 eingeweiht" (in German). Evangelical Lutheran Provost Brunswick. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ Shivute, Oswald (5 July 2011). "Police officer hit, killed at roadblock". The Namibian.
  19. ^ "Noorde-kiesers nie haastig nie". Die Republikein (in Afrikaans). 30 November 2004. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ Tjituka, Martin (19 April 2013). "Can a water project restore a marriage?". The Namibian.
  21. ^ Terblanché, Niël (24 January 2007). "Nog sewe sterf op paaie". Die Republikein (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 21 July 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  22. ^ Shivute, Oswald (24 August 2000). "New Clinic for Onawa". The Namibian. via allafrica.com. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  23. ^ Shivute, Oswald (20 December 2012). "Untreated water from wells only source for Omusati villagers". The Namibian. p. 5.
  24. ^ "Ovinjange villagers eulogise Kenatjironga Muharukua". New Era. 17 September 2015.
  25. ^ Shiku, Paulus (2 October 2012). "Lack of Business space at Rosh Pinah". The Namibian. p. 9.
  26. ^ de Klerk, Eveline (25 January 2013). "Rural community wants police station". New Era.
  27. ^ Springer, Marc (1 July 2010). "Wlotzkasbaken: Eine rustikale Feriensiedlung mit besonderem Charme". Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)

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