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Tsumeb Destination Guide

Delve into Tsumeb in Namibia

Tsumeb in the region of Oshikoto with its 12,190 residents is located in Namibia - some 233 mi or ( 376 km ) North of Windhoek , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Tsumeb

Local time in Tsumeb is now 08:40 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Windhoek " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ondjiva, Windhoek, Oshakati, Gobabis, and Eenhana. While being here, you might want to check out Ondjiva . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tsumeb ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Landing Tsumeb Namibia FYTM

0:48 min by Skyhawkphotography
Views: 739 Rating: 5.00

Landing at Tsumeb airport, Namibia to refuel our Jabiru 430. Beware: Ludicrous landing fees at $70 Tsumeb Airport (IATA: TSB, ICAO: FYTM) is an airport serving Tsumeb, a town in the Oshikoto Region of ..

Kupfer Quelle resort Punter2010's photos around Tsumeb, Namibia (kupfer quelle resort tsumeb)

2:38 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu
Views: 127 Rating: 0.00

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At this zoo, we're in the cage Spudbraham's photos around Tsumeb, Namibia (zoo cage pictures)

2:08 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOW4
Views: 50 Rating: 0.00

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Etosha, here we come Emmaw's photos around Namutoni, Etosha, Namibia, Namibia (african plateau)

2:06 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOW4
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Interesting facts about this location

St. Barbara Catholic Church (Namibia)

St. Barbara Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church in downtown Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia. Built in 1914, the church is dedicated to Saint Barbara, the patron saint of mine workers. Tsumeb's economy is based on mining. In the 2000s, the Church dominated the view of downtown Tsumeb. It was built by the German South-West African colonial authorities. From the church's founding in 1914 until 1927, it functioned as the only operating church in the mining town.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -19.25 17.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: 20th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in Namibia, Religious buildings completed in 1914, Roman Catholic churches in Africa, Tsumeb

Tsumeb railway station

Tsumeb railway station is located in the mining town of Tsumeb in northeastern Namibia.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -19.23 17.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Otjozondjupa Region

Otjozondjupa region is one of the thirteen regions of Namibia. An outstanding landmark within this region is the Waterberg Plateau Park. Administration offices are based in Otjiwarongo which is the largest town in the region. Otjiwarongo, Grootfontein, Otavi, and Okahandja are linked by rail and by the main trunk road running from south to north. Communication systems between these areas are also of a high standard.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -19.25 17.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Otjozondjupa Region, Regions of Namibia

Tsumeb

Tsumeb is a city of 15,000 inhabitants and the largest town in Oshikoto region in northern Namibia. Tsumeb is the home of the world-famous Ongopolo mine, that is currently know as Namibia Custom Smelter and the "gateway to the north" of Namibia. It is the closest town to the Etosha National Park. Tsumeb used to be the regional capital of Oshikoto until 2008 when Omuthiya was proclaimed a town and the new capital.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -19.25 17.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Cities in Namibia, Mining communities in Africa, Mining in Namibia, Oshikoto Region, Populated places established in 1905, Tsumeb

Tsumeb Airport

Tsumeb Airport is an airport serving Tsumeb, a town in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia. The airport is located just east of the town. Tsumeb is the location of a former mining operation and is the closest town to the Etosha National Park.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -19.26 17.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: Airports in Namibia, Buildings and structures in Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

Historical Weather

temperature and rainfall during the year in Tsumeb