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Grootfontein (English: great spring, named after the nearby hot springs) is a city with 26,839 inhabitants in the Otjozondjupa Region of central Namibia.It is one of the three towns in the Otavi Triangle, situated on the B8 national road that leads from Otavi to the Caprivi Strip.
Namibias "big fountain". The name Grootfontein is derived from the Afrikaans and means "big fountain". The town, which counts about 29000 inhabitants presently, originates from a settlement of about forty Boer families in 1885. These families had previously moved from South Africa to Angola during the years 1878/81, but were not able to come to ...
Grootfontein is located in the north-east of Namibia in a lush green environment. The district is abundantly endowed with wildlife and game, while the district is well known for its cattle and crop farming. Mission: “The Grootfontein municipality strives to ensure excellent quality services to all its residents through sustainable and ...
May 16, 2024 · Recent News. Grootfontein, town, northeastern Namibia. The town lies 36 miles (60 km) southeast of the copper- and lead-mining centre of Tsumeb and 210 air miles northeast of Windhoek, the national capital, in a semiarid region of varied grasses, shrubs, and large trees. Grootfontein, at an elevation of 4,793 feet (1,461 metres), is located at ...
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Grootfontein is a city of 24,000 people (2011) in Otjozondjupa, Namibia. Like all the towns in the Otavi Triangle, Grootfontein is very green in summer but drier in winter. In spring, jacaranda and flamboyant trees bloom in profusion.
Not only is Grootfontein one of the biggest agricultural and business towns in Namibia, it also has a lot to offer in terms of tourism. With homely B&B’s and a rich history, the town serves as a great stop over point before heading out into the wildness of Bushmanland. Its Damara/Nama name of Gei-/ous, like the Afrikaans one, means "Great ...
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