Tsumeb is the largest town in the Oshikoto region, in northern Namibia. It has a population of 15,000 people (2011 estimate). The town was founded by the Germans in 1905 and became a renowned mining area.

The Tsumeb mine is polymetallic, meaning it is rich in a number of metals including copper, lead, silver, gold, arsenic and germanium. Between 1905 and 1996, the mine in Tsumeb produced some 30 million tons of ore.

St Barbara Church in Tsumeb, NamibiaSt Barbara Church in Tsumeb, Namibia
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Due to its history as a mining town, Tsumeb is today prone to sinkholes. There are two massive sinkhole lakes in the area, namely Lake Otjikoto and Lake Guinas. A little to the east of town is the largest and deepest underground lakes in the world.

Tsumeb experiences a humid subtropical climate bordering on the semi-arid climate. Annual precipitation is at 528 mm (21 in). Coldest month is July, with average low temperature of 5°C while hottest months are October to December, with average highs of 33°C.

Visiting Tsumeb

The only practical way to reach Tsumeb is to self-drive.

Places of Interest in Tsumeb

  1. Etosha National Park
    National park in the Kunene region. Its features include a 130 km long salt pan desert.

  2. Hoba
    The largest meteorite on earth. It is located about forty minutes to the east of Tsumeb and weighs 60 tonnes.

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