Sesfontein
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Sesfontein is a settlement in the Kunene Region
of Namibia
. It is the district capital of the Sesfontein electoral constituency
, its population is 7,358. Sesfontein derives its name from the six fountains which have their source in the vicinity.
The most well known landmark of Sesfontein is an old fort called Fort Sesfontein (also referred to as Sesfontein Fort). Almost a hundred years after it was first built, the historical monument, originally a police outpost, was reconstructed and equipped to accommodate tourists. The palm trees at the fort were planted by the German police officers who manned the fort to combat weapons smuggling and elephant and rhino poaching.
Kunene Region
Kunene is one of the thirteen regions of Namibia and home to the Himba ethnic group. Compared to the rest of Namibia, it is relatively underdeveloped...
of Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
. It is the district capital of the Sesfontein electoral constituency
Sesfontein Constituency
Sesfontein Constituency is a Constituency of Namibia. Located in Kunene Region, it has a population of 7,358. Its district capital is the settlement of Sesfontein...
, its population is 7,358. Sesfontein derives its name from the six fountains which have their source in the vicinity.
The most well known landmark of Sesfontein is an old fort called Fort Sesfontein (also referred to as Sesfontein Fort). Almost a hundred years after it was first built, the historical monument, originally a police outpost, was reconstructed and equipped to accommodate tourists. The palm trees at the fort were planted by the German police officers who manned the fort to combat weapons smuggling and elephant and rhino poaching.