| Sangwali | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
  SangwaliLocation in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 18°16′S 23°38′E / 18.267°S 23.633°E / -18.267; 23.633 | |
| Country |  Namibia |
| Region | Zambezi Region |
| Constituency | Judea Lyaboloma Constituency |
| Elevation | 3,123.56 ft (952.06 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,738 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (South African Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | SAST |
| Climate | Cwa |
Sangwali is a settlement in the Zambezi Region of north-eastern Namibia. Situated 130 kilometres south-west of the region's capital, Katima Mulilo, it serves as the administrative centre of the Judea Lyaboloma Constituency. Sangwali is the Royal Headquarters of the Yeyi people.
Sangwali was a place of residence for David Livingstone in the 1850s before he proceeded further north. The settlement features a small museum outlining his life and work.
In the media
- Sangwali (2016) is the title of a book by Konny von Schmettau. It narrates the life of David Livingstone.
References
- "Zambezi (Region, Namibia) – Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- "129.3 Km Distance from Katima Mulilo to Sangwali". www.distancesto.com. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- "Batsara Batsapi festival attracts thousands". New Era. 4 August 2015.
- Lottering, Francois (28 October 2016). "Museum to honour David Livingstone". The Namibian. p. 7.
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