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Encyclopedia > Omaruru

Omaruru is a constituency in the Erongo Region of Namibia. Its population is 6,792. The constituency is situated on the Erono Mountains, and the Omaruru River. It is located on the main paved road from Swakopmund to Windhoek.


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Omaruru and the history of the Herero - Namibia Online Guide (388 words)
The history of Omaruru is closely linked to the history of the Western Herero, who arrived mid-18th century with their herds of cattle from the Kaokoveld down south to settle.
Around the turn of the century, German settlers became interested in the Omaruru region and started establishing farms, mostly along the banks of the river where the soil was most fertile.
A 20-men strong garrison of the Schutztruppe was stationed in Omaruru for the protection of the settlers.
NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Omaruru: History and unknown facts (422 words)
Small town Omaruru is located 50 km from town Karibib and 240 km from Windhoek, the capital of the country.
The name Omaruru is derived from Herero omaere omaruru meaning "bitter curd" which is apparently how the cattle's milk tested after eating particular bush growing in the area around tow.
By the end of 1896 Omaruru had the largest population of European settlers in Namibia.
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