Tsumkwe | |
Native Name: | Tjumǃkui |
Native Name Lang: | ktz |
Settlement Type: | Settlement |
Pushpin Map: | Namibia |
Coordinates: | -19.59°N 20.5°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Namibia |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Otjozondjupa Region |
Subdivision Type2: | Constituency |
Subdivision Name2: | Tsumkwe Constituency |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Total: | 500 |
Population As Of: | 2012 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | SAST |
Utc Offset1: | +2 |
Blank Name Sec1: | Climate |
Tsumkwe (Juǀʼhoan: Tjumǃkui)[1] is a settlement in the Otjozondjupa Region of northeastern Namibia and the district capital of the Tsumkwe electoral constituency. It had about 500 inhabitants in 2012.[2]
Tsumkwe is known as the capital of the San people in Namibia.[3]
The area associated with Tsumkwe exhibits notable vegetation and wildlife. Particularly within the Khaudum National Park (tn|Kaudwane), lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other large mammals can be found.[4] The African wild dog has notable packs within the area.[5]