Kongola Constituency

Kongola Constituency is an electoral constituency in Namibia's Zambezi Region, with the Kongola settlement serving as its administrative centre. Covering an area of 5,174 km², it is the largest constituency in the region by area. As of 2023, Kongola has a population of 12,069, resulting in a population density of 2.33 per km².

The name "Kongola" is derived from Silozi, meaning "to gather" (like a net collecting everything) or "to bring people together". The Kwando River flows through the constituency. Parts of Bwabwata National Park and Mayuni Conservancy fall within Kongola constituency.

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