Kongola Constituency

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Kongola constituency (red) in the Zambezi Region

Kongola Constituency is an electoral constituency in Namibia's Zambezi Region, with the Kongola settlement serving as its administrative centre. Covering an area of 5,174 km², it is the largest constituency in the region by area. As of 2023, Kongola has a population of 12,069, resulting in a population density of 2.33 per km².[1][2]

The name "Kongola" is derived from Silozi, meaning "to gather" (like a net collecting everything) or "to bring people together".[citation needed] The Kwando River flows through the constituency. Parts of Bwabwata National Park and Mayuni Conservancy fall within Kongola constituency.[3]

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