Zambezi Region
Zambezi Region | |
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Location of the Zambezi Region in Namibia | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Seat | Katima Mulilo |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Dorothy Kabula |
| Area | |
• Total | 14,785 km2 (5,709 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 142,373 |
| • Density | 9.7/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.628 medium · 8th |
The Zambezi Region, known as the Caprivi Region until 2013, is one of Namibia's fourteen regions, situated in the north-eastern part of the country along the Zambezi River. Located entirely in the Caprivi Strip, the region's capital is Katima Mulilo. The Katima Mulilo Airport is 18 kilometres south-west of the town, while the village of Bukalo is located 43 kilometres south-east of Katima Mulilo. The region has eight electoral constituencies and a population of 142,373 according to the 2023 census.