Oshana Region

region of Namibia

Oshana is a region in Namibia. The capital is Oshakati.

Oshana Region
The Oshana Region in Namibia
The Oshana Region in Namibia
CountryNamibia
CapitalOshakati
Area
 • Total8,647 km2 (3,339 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total176,674
 • Density20/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (CAT)

Omahangu (pearl millet) is the main staple crop grown in Oshana. Cattle also do well here and there are many herds.

There are eleven constituencies:

References

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  1. "Namibia's Population by Region". Election Watch (1). Institute for Public Policy Research: 3. 2013.
  2. "Oshana 2011 Census Regional Profile" (PDF). Statistics Namibia. Retrieved 10 April 2020.[permanent dead link]