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In 1936, Rundu became the seat of the local governor, replacing Nkurenkuru as the capital of the Kavango district.
Rundu
Namibia
Rundu is the capital and the largest city of the Kavango-East Region in northern Namibia. It lies on the border with Angola on the banks of the Kavango River, about 1,000 metres above sea level. Rundu's population is growing rapidly. The 2001 census counted 36,964 inhabitants; for the 2023 census it climbed to 118,632.
From the “History” section
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Rundu is governed by a town council with seven seats.
Rundu
Namibia
Rundu is the capital and the largest city of the Kavango-East Region in northern Namibia. It lies on the border with Angola on the banks of the Kavango River, about 1,000 metres above sea level. Rundu's population is growing rapidly. The 2001 census counted 36,964 inhabitants; for the 2023 census it climbed to 118,632.
From the “Politics” section
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Many of Rundu's residents live in shacks, with 18,219 informal housing structures reported in 2020.
Rundu
Namibia
Rundu is the capital and the largest city of the Kavango-East Region in northern Namibia. It lies on the border with Angola on the banks of the Kavango River, about 1,000 metres above sea level. Rundu's population is growing rapidly. The 2001 census counted 36,964 inhabitants; for the 2023 census it climbed to 118,632.
From the “Geography” section
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Rundu Open Market is the most well-known and the biggest open market in the town.
Rundu
Namibia
Rundu is the capital and the largest city of the Kavango-East Region in northern Namibia. It lies on the border with Angola on the banks of the Kavango River, about 1,000 metres above sea level. Rundu's population is growing rapidly. The 2001 census counted 36,964 inhabitants; for the 2023 census it climbed to 118,632.
From the “Economy and infrastructure” section
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Rundu is home to many woodcarvers and features a woodcarver's market near the open market.
Rundu
Namibia
Rundu is the capital and the largest city of the Kavango-East Region in northern Namibia. It lies on the border with Angola on the banks of the Kavango River, about 1,000 metres above sea level. Rundu's population is growing rapidly. The 2001 census counted 36,964 inhabitants; for the 2023 census it climbed to 118,632.
From the “Education and Culture” section
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