Where is Gibeon, Hardap located?

Gibeon is located in Hardap, Namibia, at approximate coordinates -25.1264°, 17.7616°.

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Gibeon

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Elevation1170 m

Coordinates-25.13°, 17.76°

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Elevation

1170 m

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Overview

Gibeon is a village in Gibeon Constituency in the Hardap Region of Namibia. The village had 4,120 inhabitants in 2023.

History & geography

History

Gibeon, originally known by the name Khaxa-tsûs, received its name from Kido Witbooi, first Kaptein of the ǀKhowesin, a subtribe of the Orlam. He arrived with his followers in about 1850, shortly after a Rhenish mission station was established here. Gibeon has been the home town of this group, subsequently also known as the Witbooi Nama, ever since.

Geography

Gibeon normally receives an annual average rainfall of , although in the 2010/2011 rainy season were measured. Gibeon is known for the Gibeon meteorite that crashed over a 275 km long and 100 km wide area in prehistoric times. It is an iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IVA Gibeon meteorites are made of an iron-nickel alloy, but also contain cobalt and phosphorus. The crystalline structure of this meteorite is a classic example of fine octahedrite and the Widmanstätten pattern aesthetically appreciated both by collectors and jewel designers. However, collecting meteorites or damaging them is illegal, as all meteorites found in Namibia are automatically protected as National Monuments. About 100–150 different fragments have been collected over time, and additional pieces are found occasionally. The largest collection of Gibeon meteorites is displayed on a fountain in Windhoek's Central Business District.

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