Omuthiya COE
Omuthiya COE
Omuthiya is the capital town for the Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
Introduction
Omuthiya is the capital town for the Oshikoto Region, Namibia. The town has been proclaimed in 2007 and the Omuthiya Town Council established in September 2008. The estimated current town population is 3 800 of which 2800 are female and about 1000 male, according to the 2011 census. It is uniquely situated on the world famous Etosha Pan, between the main towns of Ondangwa in the north and Tsumeb in the south.
Fact file
Province:
Oshikoto
Population:
3,800
Joined COE programme:
2013
# Councillors:
7 (2 female; 5 male)
Sunrise Campaign:
No
Latest Summit:
2014
Latest Gender Score:
52
Stories of change
Omuthiya Town Council: Serious about gender equality
Due to the gender mainstreaming programme, the Town Council of Omuthiya has gone far indeed when it comes to gender issues.Go to: Find out more
