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| Khomas Region | |
|---|---|
| Name | Khomas Region |
| Settlement type | Region |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Namibia |
| Seat | Windhoek |
| Area total km2 | 36037 |
| Population total | 447636 |
| Population as of | 2011 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
Khomas Region Khomas Region is an administrative region in central Namibia with its capital at Windhoek. The region encompasses the national capital and serves as a political, economic, and cultural hub linking constituencies, municipalities, and national institutions such as the National Assembly of Namibia, Ministry of Finance (Namibia), and University of Namibia.
Khomas lies on the Khomas Highlands plateau and includes parts of the Namib Desert fringe and the Auas Mountains. It borders the regions of Erongo Region, Otjozondjupa Region, Omaheke Region, and Hardap Region and contains the Grootberg catchment and the Sossusvlei-adjacent escarpment. Major rivers and drainage features include the seasonal Auas River and ephemeral tributaries feeding central basins near Windhoek and the Khomas Hochland ridgelines.
Pre-colonial communities in the area included Herero people, Nama people, and San people, with oral histories tied to the central plateau. During the colonial era Khomas became a focus of German South West Africa administration and military campaigns such as expeditions related to the Herero and Namaqua Genocide. The region later served as the administrative centre under South African administration until independence, when leaders like Sam Nujoma and institutions such as the South West Africa People's Organization shaped modern governance. Post-independence development included establishment of the Constitution of Namibia frameworks and national bodies headquartered in Windhoek.
Khomas is governed through regional and local bodies, including the Khomas Regional Council and municipal authorities of Windhoek such as the City of Windhoek council and mayoralty. The region's constituencies elect members to the National Council (Namibia) and representation ties into ministries like the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (Namibia) and agencies such as the Electoral Commission of Namibia. Administrative coordination involves offices like the Prime Minister of Namibia's cabinet and national agencies headquartered in the capital.
The population includes diverse ethnic groups such as Ovambo people, Damara people, Herero people, Nama people, and Coloureds (Southern Africa), alongside immigrant communities from Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Languages commonly spoken include Oshiwambo languages, Afrikaans language, English language, and German language. Urbanization is concentrated in Windhoek wards and townships influenced by policies from institutions like the Ministry of Health and Social Services (Namibia) and Namibia Statistics Agency censuses.
Khomas hosts major economic sectors anchored by public administration, banking, and services with prominent institutions such as the Bank of Namibia, Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority, and national firms headquartered in Windhoek. The region's economy also includes retail networks like Shoprite Holdings branches, manufacturing facilities, and light industries integrated with regional trade corridors linking to Walvis Bay port and the Trans-Kalahari Corridor. Tourism enterprises operate alongside conservation projects like those supported by Namibia Tourism Board and non-governmental organizations such as WWF Namibia.
Transport infrastructure centers on Windhoek's road network, including the B1 road (Namibia) and connections to the B2 road (Namibia), with freight and passenger services linked to TransNamib rail lines and the Hosea Kutako International Airport. Utilities and public services are provided by entities such as NamPower, NamWater, and the Namibia Airports Company. Healthcare facilities include major hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (Namibia) and medical schools at the University of Namibia campus.
Khomas is a cultural crossroads featuring museums like the National Museum of Namibia, galleries such as the National Art Gallery of Namibia, and performance venues hosting festivals tied to organizations including the National Theatre of Namibia. Tourist attractions in and around Windhoek include the Christuskirche (Windhoek), Independence Memorial Museum, craft markets, and nearby nature excursions to the Auas Mountains and plateau vistas promoted by the Namibia Tourism Board and private operators. Events and institutions reflect historical narratives connected to figures such as Hage Geingob and movements including the South West Africa People's Organization.
Category:Regions of Namibia