Katwitwi | |
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Settlement | |
Coordinates: 17°23′57″S18°25′48″E / 17.39917°S 18.43000°E Coordinates: 17°23′57″S18°25′48″E / 17.39917°S 18.43000°E | |
Country | Namibia |
Region | Kavango West |
Constituency | Mpungu |
Elevation | 1,113 m (3,652 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Climate | BSh |
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