Ondjiva
AngolaAO
Commune in Cunene, Angola
Ondjiva, formerly Vila Pereira d'Eça, is a town, with a population of 121,537 (2014), and a commune in the municipality of Cuanhama, province of Cunene, Angola. It is also the administrative capital of Cunene Province and is located at the extreme south of the country, about 42 kilometres (26 mi) from the border with Namibia. It was traditionally the seat of the Ovambo king of the Oukwanyama tribe. Ondjiva was greatly affected by the Angolan Civil War (1975-2002).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 121,537
- Coordinates
- -17.067, 15.733
- Timezone
- Africa/Luanda
- Elevation
- 1098 m
Overview of Ondjiva
Travellers heading to Angola will find Ondjiva, a compact city. Around 121,537 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: culture, adventure and nature. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,098 metres up.
Things to do in Ondjiva
Culture in Ondjiva
(2)Our data lists Bridges and Cathedrals as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ondjiva.
Adventure in Ondjiva
(1)Adventure in Ondjiva covers Treasure Hunts. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ondjiva's own activity tags.
Nature in Ondjiva
(1)The nature shortlist for Ondjiva: Volcanoes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ondjiva. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Ondjiva pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Africa/Luanda on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ondjiva that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ondjiva known for?
- Travellers associate Ondjiva with culture, adventure and nature. It sits in Angola and counts about 121,537 residents.
- What can you do in Ondjiva?
- Ondjiva is tagged with Bridges, Cathedrals, Treasure Hunts and Volcanoes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Ondjiva located?
- Ondjiva belongs to Angola, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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