The town of Ongwediva is considered the service hub of the Northern regions of Namibia. The town is situated in Oshana Region, 90 km south of Angola and 30 km from Ondangwa Airport. When you are travelling from Etosha it is a distance of 140km and a further 180 km to Ruacana Falls. Ongwediva’s greenery reflects the warm and welcoming attitude of its people and it incorporates an exclusive blend of urban- rural serenity and vibrant
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The Gateway to Northern Namibia
town life. The different cultures are part of the rich diversity on offer within and around the surrounding boundaries of the town of Ongwediva. Ongwediva was established in year 1992, by then most of the industrial and commercial opportunities were already taken by neighboring towns. Ongwediva then settled to attract professional service providers to steer the town into becoming the service hub of the northern region for which the town has
come to be known. The town is home to a diversity of cultures with a vibrant life style as the town attracts young to middle age personalities through its different educational centers. As a Local Authority, Ongwediva is mandated by the Local Authorities Act, Act No. 23 of 1992 (as amended) with the provision and maintenance of municipal services and the facilitation of economic development.