# Tsumeb > city in Namibia **Wikidata**: [Q639467](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q639467) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsumeb) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tsumeb # Tsumeb ## Summary Tsumeb is a city in Namibia, located in the Oshikoto Region at coordinates 19.25°S, 17.72°E. Founded in 1905, it has a population of 34,960 as of the 2023 census and covers an area of 18 square kilometres at an elevation of 1,310 metres above sea level. ## Key Facts - **Classification**: City (large human settlement) in Namibia - **Founded**: 1905 - **Population**: 34,960 (2023 census) - **Area**: 18 square kilometres - **Elevation**: 1,310 metres above sea level - **Coordinates**: Latitude -19.25, Longitude 17.716666666667 - **Location**: Oshikoto Region, Namibia - **Former Capital**: Served as capital of Oshikoto Region until 2008 - **Time Zone**: UTC+02:00 - **Postal Code**: 2125 - **Local Dialing Code**: 67 - **UN/LOCODE**: NATSB - **Official Website**: http://www.tsumeb.info/ - **Sister City**: Gweru (twinned administrative body) ## FAQs **Where is Tsumeb located?** Tsumeb is located in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia at coordinates 19.25°S, 17.72°E, positioned at an elevation of 1,310 metres above sea level. **What is the population of Tsumeb?** Tsumeb has a population of 34,960 according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census conducted by Namibia's statistics authority. **When was Tsumeb founded?** Tsumeb was established in 1905, during the colonial period of Namibia's history. **What administrative role has Tsumeb played?** Tsumeb served as the capital of the Oshikoto Region until 2008, after which the capital status ended. **How can I contact or reach Tsumeb?** Tsumeb can be reached using postal code 2125, local dialing code 67, or via its official website at tsumeb.info. The city's UN/LOCODE for shipping and logistics is NATSB. ## Why It Matters Tsumeb holds significance as a major urban centre in northern Namibia's Oshikoto Region. Its founding in 1905 places it among the established settlements from Namibia's colonial era, and its role as the former regional capital until 2008 demonstrates its historical administrative importance. With nearly 35,000 residents as of 2023, Tsumeb serves as a significant population centre. The city maintains international connections through its sister-city relationship with Gweru and has global recognition across numerous knowledge bases, library systems, and geographic databases. Its presence across 34 Wikipedia language editions reflects its international recognition and the global diaspora's interest in this Namibian city. ## Notable For - Former capital of Oshikoto Region (until 2008) - High elevation city at 1,310 metres above sea level - Presence across 34 Wikipedia language editions, indicating global recognition - Listed in major international knowledge systems including the Library of Congress, Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names, and Encyclopædia Britannica - Has a designated UN/LOCODE (NATSB) for international trade and logistics - Maintains an official coat of arms - Sister city relationship with Gweru ## Body ### Geography and Location Tsumeb is situated in northern Namibia within the Oshikoto Region at precise coordinates of latitude -19.25 and longitude 17.716666666667. The city stands at a notable elevation of 1,310 metres above sea level, placing it among the higher-altitude urban centres in Namibia. The city covers a total area of 18 square kilometres. ### Administrative History Founded in 1905, Tsumeb has served as an important administrative centre in Namibia. The city functioned as the capital of the Oshikoto Region until 2008, when this capital status concluded. Despite no longer holding the regional capital designation, Tsumeb remains part of the Oshikoto Region as its administrative location. ### Demographics According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census conducted by Namibia's National Statistics Agency, Tsumeb has a population of 34,960 residents. This figure was determined through official census methodology, representing the most recent authoritative population count for the city. ### Transportation and Connectivity Tsumeb maintains several identifiers for transportation and logistics purposes. The city has been assigned the UN/LOCODE designation NATSB, facilitating international shipping and trade documentation. A local dialing code of 67 serves telecommunications in the area. The city is documented in the OpenStreetMap database with relation ID 8650362. ### International Recognition and Documentation Tsumeb appears in numerous international knowledge systems and databases: - **Library Systems**: Library of Congress Authority ID (n77016955), National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007559682605171), VIAF ID (128980927), GND ID (4107295-9), IDREF ID (17713898X) - **Geographic Databases**: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID (1000942), GeoNames ID (3352593), GNS Unique Feature ID (-2587025), Who's On First ID (421193515) - **Reference Works**: Encyclopædia Britannica Online entry (place/Tsumeb) - **Digital Platforms**: Freebase ID (/m/04s7h3), WorldCat Entities ID (E39PBJmP3DkrK99x8tfGqfBHG3), iNaturalist Place ID (17037), Museum Digital Place ID (2346) ### Media and Documentation The city maintains visual documentation through satellite imagery available via Wikimedia Commons. Additional media includes a dedicated page banner image and an official coat of arms (Tsumeb_COA.svg). The Wikimedia Commons hosts both a gallery and category dedicated to Tsumeb. The city is classified under the Curlie directory at Regional/Africa/Namibia/Localities/Tsumeb/ and has a dedicated Quora topic. ### Wikipedia Presence Tsumeb has Wikipedia articles in 34 language editions, including Afrikaans, Anglo-Saxon, Arabic, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Shona, Spanish, Swedish, Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Zulu. This multilingual presence demonstrates the city's global recognition. The Wikipedia entry has a sitelink count of 39 across various Wikimedia projects. ### Official Resources The city maintains an official website at http://www.tsumeb.info/ for public information and municipal services. The postal code 2125 serves the Tsumeb area for mail delivery purposes. The city operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone, consistent with Namibia's time standard. ### Twin City Relationship Tsumeb maintains a twinned administrative body relationship with Gweru, establishing international municipal cooperation between these two cities. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. [Source](https://nsa.org.na/census/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2023-Population-and-Housing-Census-Main-Report-28-Oct-2024.pdf) 4. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0 5. GeoNames 6. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/na.htm) 7. Quora 8. iNaturalist 9. museum-digital