Kavango West, Namibia · Africa
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Nkurenkuru is a town located in Kavango West, Namibia. With a population of 732, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Nkurenkuru sits in Namibia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Windhoek time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nkurenkuru to your route.
Nkurenkuru (1.093 m above sea level) is a town on the south-western banks of the Kavango River. It is the capital of the Kavango West region of northern Namibia, located 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Rundu. It is also a former mission station of the Finnish Missionary Society.
Nkurenkuru had 10,463 inhabitants inRead more
2023. It is homestead of the local Uukwangali kings. Until 1936 it has been the capital of the region, after which the seat of the regional government was moved to Rundu, due to its strategically more central location. In 2013 it became a regional capital again, of the newly created Region of Kavango West. Nkurenkuru was the smallest town in Namibia at that time. It is the only self-governed settlement in Kavango West. On the opposite, north-eastern banks of the river lies Cuangar in Angola and the two towns are linked via a nearby border post.
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Nkurenkuru is located in Kavango West, Namibia, Africa. The coordinates are -17.6418 latitude, 18.6197 longitude.
Nkurenkuru has a population of approximately 732 people, making it a town in Namibia.
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