The title of the position changed a number of times. Under German rule, the title of the position went from Commissioner (1884–1893) to Provincial Governor (Landeshauptleute) (1893–1898) to Governor (1898–1915). Under South African rule, the title was Administrator (1915–1977) and Administrator-General (1977–1990).
After the United Nations terminated South Africa's mandate to govern South West Africa, the UN appointed commissioners of its own. They had no authority and South Africa refused to recognize them, and are not included here.
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Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office
German South West Africa
Map of German South West Africa, 1904. It shows the Penguin Islands, which is rare in maps of this region.Map of German South West Africa (bordered in red), 1905.
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This is list of lists of office holders known as governor.
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