Blouwes
Blouwes | |
|---|---|
  Blouwes Location in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 26°8′S 18°16′E / 26.133°S 18.267°E | |
| Country |  Namibia |
| Region | ǁKaras Region |
| Population (2017)[1] | |
• Total | c. 300 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (South African Standard Time) |
Blouwes is a settlement of about 300 people in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia, located about 48 kilometres (30 mi) north-east of Keetmanshoop on the D3911 district road.[1]
Blouwes is home to the Blouwes Traditional Authority, one of the 51 recognised traditional authorities in Namibia.[2] The settlement is riddled with poverty and unemployment.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Hamutenya, Matheus (13 February 2017). "Blouwes' unemployed youth throw in the towel". New Era.
- ^ Tjitemisa, Kuzeeko (18 November 2016). "Chiefs cost govt millions". New Era. p. 6. The list of currently recognised traditional authorities only appears in the print version.
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