Tsumeb among top 10 towns with high urban population

NAMPA

2025-09-23

Statistics: Several officials and members of the public attending the disseminating of statistics of the Oshikoto regional profile from the 2023 National Housing and Population Census. PHOTO: Max Henrich (NAMPA)

OMUTHIYA, 23 SEP (NAMPA) – Tsumeb town in the Oshikoto Region is amongst the top 10 towns in the country with the highest urban populations, according to the 2023 Namibia Population and Housing Census.
The town, which ranked last on the list of 10 had a population of 34 960 residents in 2023.
The other towns and city on the list are Windhoek in top spot, Rundu, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Otjiwarongo, Katima Mulilo, Okahandja and Rehoboth....

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