Erongo is one of the 13
regions of Namibia, its capital is
Swakopmund. The Region comprises the Swakopmund magisterial district up to the
Ugab River and includes the
Walvis Bay,
Omaruru and
Karibib magisterial districts. This region is named after
Mount Erongo, a well known landmark in Namibia and in this area. All the main centres within this region are connected by paved roads. The Governor of Erongo Region is Cleophas Mutjavikua.