Tsumkwe
Settlement in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
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Tsumkwe (Juǀʼhoan: Tjumǃkui)[1] is a settlement in the Otjozondjupa Region of northeastern Namibia and the district capital of the Tsumkwe electoral constituency. It had about 500 inhabitants in 2012.[2]
Tsumkwe
Tjumǃkui | |
|---|---|
  Tsumkwe | |
| Coordinates: 19.59°S 20.50°E | |
| Country |  Namibia |
| Region | Otjozondjupa Region |
| Constituency | Tsumkwe Constituency |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 500 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Climate | BSh |
People
Tsumkwe is known as the capital of the San people in Namibia.[3]
Nature and wildlife
The area associated with Tsumkwe exhibits notable vegetation and wildlife. Particularly within the Khaudum National Park (Tswana: Kaudwane), lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other large mammals can be found.[4] The African wild dog has notable packs within the area.[5]
