Okombahe | |
Native Name: | /Âǂgommes |
Settlement Type: | Settlement |
Pushpin Map: | Namibia |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 300 |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Namibia |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Namibia |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Erongo Region |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Timezone: | South African Standard Time |
Utc Offset: | +2 |
Coordinates: | -21.36°N 15.375°W |
Okombahe is a settlement in the Erongo Region of eastern central Namibia, situated on the Omaruru River north of Karibib. It is regarded as the capital of the ǂNûkhoen (Damara) tribe; the annual King's Festival is held at the town's Gaob Memorial Stadium.[1] Before independence of Namibia, Okombahe was situated at the edge of the Damaraland bantustan. Martin Luther High School and Dibasen Junior Secondary School are situated in the village.[2] [3]
The Omaruru River's sub-surface water is used by the Damara people to grow wheat. Even in years of drought, 60-80 hectares are under irrigation.[4]