Khomas Region
Khomas Region | |
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Location of the Khomas Region in Namibia | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Capital | Windhoek |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Sam Nujoma Jr. |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 494,605 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.732 high · 1st |
| Website | https://www.khomasrc.gov.na/ |
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