Ruacana
NamibiaNA
Town in northern Namibia
Ruacana is a town in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia and the district capital of the Ruacana electoral constituency. It is located on the border with Angola on the river Kunene. The town is known for the picturesque Ruacana Falls nearby, and for the Ruacana Power Station. Ruacana had a population of 5,939 people in 2023.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,939
- Coordinates
- -17.433, 14.350
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Ruacana
Travellers heading to Namibia will find Ruacana, a village. Its resident count stands at approximately 5,939. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Ruacana is strongest on culture, nature and water sports. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Ruacana
Culture in Ruacana
(5)Culture in Ruacana covers Bridges, Castles, Fountains, Monuments and Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ruacana.
Nature in Ruacana
(5)On the nature side, Ruacana offers Forest, Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Ruacana's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Ruacana
(2)Looking for water sports? Ruacana has Canoeing and Rafting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ruacana.
Adventure in Ruacana
(1)For adventure, expect Abseiling. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ruacana.
Family in Ruacana
(1)Family in Ruacana covers Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ruacana.
Best time to visit Ruacana
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Ruacana is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Namibia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Ruacana that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruacana known for?
- Ruacana, in Namibia, is best known for culture, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 5,939 residents.
- What can you do in Ruacana?
- Recorded activities in Ruacana include Bridges, Castles, Fountains, Monuments and Towers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Ruacana?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Ruacana located?
- Ruacana is located in Namibia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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