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Gibeon, Namibia

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to Namibia Renovations, but the company disappeared days after winning the tender and their whereabouts could not be confirmed. As of December 2007, none of the repairs have been completed. When the stadium was operational, it was known for its "excellent" gravel playing surface, which attracted
393:(1941–2010) was the first Mayor of Gibeon as well as prominent political activist. In the 2004 and 2009 national elections, Gibeon has given the ruling SWAPO party significantly less support than the national percentage, though SWAPO was still the highest vote getter in both elections. The 371:
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.
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About 100–150 different fragments have been collected over time, and additional pieces are still found occasionally. The largest collection of Gibeon meteorites is displayed on a fountain in
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Gibeon normally receives an annual average rainfall of 148 millimetres (5.8 in), although in the 2010/2011 rainy season 494 millimetres (19.4 in) were measured.
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received 205 votes (5.6% in the constituency) and around 9% of the national vote total (205 of 1,859 nationally).
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was established here. Gibeon has been the home town of this group, subsequently also known as the
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that crashed over a 275 km long and 100 km wide area in prehistoric times. It is an
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of COD (3.7%) received a higher percentage of votes in Gibeon than their national averages.
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party which gained four seats (680 votes). The remaining seat went to the
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Gibeon, originally known by the name Khaxa-tsûs, received its name from
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Gibeon is governed by a village council that currently has five seats.
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belonging to the chemical group IVA Gibeon meteorites are made of an
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received 50.7% of Gibeon's votes, compared to 76.1% nationally. The
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Tonchi, Victor L; Lindeke, William A; Grotpeter, John J (2012).
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is located in the village. The station is a stop on the
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Village
Gibeon is located in Namibia
25°07′28″S 17°45′58″E / 25.12444°S 17.76611°E / -25.12444; 17.76611
Namibia
Region
Hardap Region
Constituency
Gibeon Constituency
Kido Witbooi
Time zone
UTC+2
South African Standard Time
Climate
BWh
click symbols
Khoekhoe language
rendering support
question marks, boxes, or other symbols
Nama
Gibeon Constituency
Hardap Region
Namibia
Kido Witbooi
Kaptein
Ç€Khowesin
Orlam
Rhenish mission station
Gibeon Railway Station
TransNamib Railway
N$

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