Grootfontein COE

Grootfontein COE
Grootfontein is located in the north-east of Namibia in a lush green environment.

Introduction

Grootfontein is located in the north-east of Namibia in a lush green environment. The town is situated 1,430m above see level in a good tropical climate, and is blessed with an annual rainfall of 500mm and higher.
The Grootfontein Municipal Council has been dominated by male councillors since independence. There was only one female councillor among six male councillors. However, this situation changed in 2003 with addition of another female councillor
Fact file

Province:
Otjozondjupa
Population:
15,458
Joined COE programme:
2012
# Councillors:
7 (4 female; 3 male)
Sunrise Campaign:
Yes
Latest Summit:
2015
Latest Gender Score:
66




