Goreangab Dam, Windhoek

Name: Goreangab Dam
Address: Windhoek, Namibia

#17 among attractions in Windhoek

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Goreangab Dam is a dam in the north-western suburbs of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It dams the ephemeral Arebbusch River and its tributary, the Gammams River, which both run across Windhoek. The reservoir behind the dam has a capacity of 3.6 million cubic metres. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1958 (66 years ago)Height: 56 ftReservoir area: 0.42 mi²Coordinates: 22°31'1"S, 17°1'0"E

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Goreangab Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Memorial Museum, Alte Feste, Parliament Gardens, Reiterdenkmal.

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