Epupa Constituency (until 1998: Ruacana Constituency) is a constituency in the Kunene Region of Namibia. The constituency contains the Epupa Falls after which it is named (from Otjiherero : Epupa = falling waters), located on the Angolan-Namibian border. Its population in 2004 was 12,816. [1] In 2020 it had 12,182 registered voters. [2]
The constituency was created in 1992 under the name Ruacana Constituency. Its western border is the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean, its northern border is the middle of the Kunene River, at the same time Namibia's border with Angola. The constituency extended eastwards to what is today Onesi Constituency in Omusati Region, and southwards to the 18° S circle of latitude. [3] Both the town of Ruacana and the Ruacana Falls belonged to the constituency at that time.
In 1998 the constituency's eastern part, including Ruacana, was moved to Omusati Region where the current [update] Ruacana Constituency was created. The remainder of the constituency was named Epupa Constituency. [4]
The settlements Epupa, Otjomuru, Ohamaremba and Okangwati belong to the Epupa constituency. [5]
The 2004 regional election were won by Jonna Kasita Mburura of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA) with 1,964 of the 3,712 votes cast. [6] The 2015 regional election were won by Nguzu Muharukua of the DTA with 3,672 votes, closely followed by Jona Kakondo of the SWAPO Party with 3,260 votes. Erwin Muharukua of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) also ran and gained 52 votes. [7] Epupa was one of only two constituencies won by the DTA in this election. [8]
The 2020 regional election was won by Tjimutambo Kuuoko of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM, the new name of the DTA). He obtained 4,373 votes, followed by Masatu Thom (SWAPO) with 2,899 votes. [2]
Omusati is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia, its capital is Outapi. The towns of Okahao, Oshikuku and Ruacana as well as the self-governed village Tsandi are situated in this region. As of 2020, Omusati had 148,834 registered voters.
Kunene is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia. Its capital is Opuwo, its governor is Marius Sheya. The region's name comes from the Kunene River which forms the northern border with Angola. Besides the capital Opuwo, the region contains the municipality of Outjo, the town Khorixas and the self-governed village Kamanjab. Kunene is home to the Himba people, a subtribe of the Herero, as well as to Damara people and Nama people. As of 2020, Kunene had 58,548 registered voters.
Opuwo was a constituency in the Kunene Region of Namibia. Its population in 2010 was 20,119, and its administrative capital was Opuwo.
Outjo is an electoral constituency in the Kunene Region of Namibia. Its district capital is the town of Outjo, its population was 8,947 in 2004. As of 2020, it has 9,197 registered voters.
Ruacana is a town in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia and the district capital of the Ruacana electoral constituency. It is located on the border with Angola on the river Kunene. The town is known for the picturesque Ruacana Falls nearby, and for the Ruacana Power Station.
Sesfontein Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Kunene Region of Namibia. Its district capital is the settlement of Sesfontein. The constituency had a population of 7,358 in 2004. As of 2020, it has 5,614 registered voters.
Kalahari Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omaheke Region of eastern central Namibia. It had 9,234 inhabitants in 2004 and 5,294 registered voters in 2020. The constituency covers the rural area east of Gobabis as well as Gobabis' Nossobville suburb. The constituency office has been inaugurated in 2009 and is located at the Ben-Hur settlement. Kalahari constituency forms part of the border between Namibia and Botswana.
Ongenga is a constituency in the Ohangwena Region of Namibia, on the border to Angola. It had 21,474 in 2004 and 12,682 registered voters in 2020.
Oshikango is a constituency in the town of Helao Nafidi in the Ohangwena Region of northern Namibia, on the border to Angola. It had 27,599 inhabitants in 2004 and 17,480 registered voters in 2020. It is named after the settlement of Oshikango, today part of the town Helao Nafidi.
Otjombinde Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omaheke Region of Namibia. It had 6,378 inhabitants in 2004 and 4,879 registered voters in 2020. The district capital of the constituency is the settlement of Otjombinde, and its main economic hub is Talismanus. The constituency forms part of the border between Namibia and Botswana. It contains the settlements of Eiseb, Helena, and Rietfontein.
Etayi Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omusati Region of Namibia. It had 34,970 inhabitants in 2004 and 16,716 registered voters in 2020. Its district capital is the settlement of Etayi. The constituency contains the settlements of Iipandayamiti, Oneheke, Onheleiwa, Otindi, Ekangolinene, Oshivanda, Onamhindi, Omutundungu, Olupandu, Onampira, Otshikuyu, Okaleke, Oshipya, and Oikokola.
Okahao Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omusati Region of Namibia. It had 26,035 inhabitants in 2004 and 12,390 registered voters in 2020. Its district capital is the town of Okahao the birth place of Namibia's Founding Father Sam Nujoma. Okahao Constituency was created in 1998 from existing constituencies of Omusati, following a recommendation of the Second Delimitation Commission of Namibia, and in preparation of the 1998 general election.
Okalongo Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omusati Region of Namibia, located on the border with Angola. The constituency has a population of 30,500 and an average household size of 6.30 people.
Onesi Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omusati Region of Namibia on the border to Angola. It had 12,935 inhabitants in 2004 and 9,941 registered voters in 2020. Its district capital is the settlement of Onesi.
Outapi Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omusati Region of Namibia on the border of Angola. It had 30,313 inhabitants in 2004 and 23,516 registered voters in 2020. Its district capital is the town of Outapi.
Ruacana Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Omusati Region of Namibia on the border to Angola. It had 10,722 inhabitants in 2004 and 9,285 registered voters in 2020. Its district capital is the town of Ruacana.
Oshakati East is an electoral constituency in the Oshana Region of Namibia. It comprises the eastern parts of the town of Oshakati. The constituency had 22,634 inhabitants in 2004 and 19,606 registered voters in 2020.
Grootfontein Constituency is an electoral constituency in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It had 21,595 inhabitants in 2004 and 16,629 registered voters in 2020. The constituency consists of the town of Grootfontein and the surrounding rural area. Until 1998 it also contained the area that today is Tsumkwe Constituency. It was split off following a recommendation of the Second Delimitation Commission of Namibia, and in preparation of the 1998 general election.
Opuwo Rural is an electoral constituency in the Kunene Region of Namibia. The administrative centre of Opuwo Rural is the settlement of Otuani. As of 2020, it has 7,315 registered voters.
Opuwo Urban is a constituency in the Kunene Region of Namibia. It comprises the townlands of Opuwo, which is also its administrative centre. As of 2020, it has 10,590 registered voters.
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