Walvis Bay

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Walvis Bay, Namibia

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Area

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1,124 km² (696.9 mi²)

Related Topics:
Km² - Mi²

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Established

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1840

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Population

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45,400

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Population Density

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30.4/km² (65.2/mi²)

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Administrative Division

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Erongo

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Mayor

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King Mandume Muatunga

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Municipality CEO

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Augustinus Katiti

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Time Zone

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South African Standard Time: UTC+1

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Latitude and Longitude

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Latitude: 22.95°S

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Longitude: 14.50°E

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Walvis Bay, (Afrikaans): Walvisbaai meaning "Whale Bay"), is an area in Namibia with a chequered history. The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deep-water harbour. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters drew large numbers of whales attracting whalers and fishing vessels. A succession of colonists exploited the location and resources of this strategic harbour settlement. The harbour’s value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope had caught the attention of world powers since it was discovered. This explains the complicated political status of Walvis Bay down the years. Walvis Bay is 30 km (18,6 mi) from Swakopmund.

Related Topics:
Namibia - Plankton - Marine life - Whales - Cape of Good Hope - Swakopmund

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