Sangwali is a settlement in Namibia. It is situated in the Zambezi Region 129.3 kilometres from the region’s capital, Katima Mulilo.[1] It is the centre of Judea Lyaboloma Constituency and it is also the Royal Headquarters of the Yeyi people. The annual Batsara Batsapi cultural festival is hosted here.[2]
Sangwali | |
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Coordinates: 18°16′S 23°38′E / 18.267°S 23.633°E | |
Country | Namibia |
Region | Zambezi Region |
Constituency | Judea Lyaboloma Constituency |
Elevation | 3,123.56 ft (952.06 m) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (South African Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | SAST |
Climate | Cwa |
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.[3]
In the media
edit- Sangwali (2016) is the title of a book by Konny von Schmettau. It narrates the life of David Livingstone.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "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.