Khomas is one of the fourteen
regions of
Namibia. Its name refers to the
Khomas Highland, a high plateau landscape that dominates this administrative unit. Khomas is centered on the capital city
Windhoek and provides for this reason superior transportation infrastructure. It is located in the central highlands of the country and is bordered by the
Erongo region to the west and the northwest and by the
Otjozondjupa region to the north. To the east is the
Omaheke region, while in the south is the
Hardap region. The region is characterized by its hilly countrysize and many valleys. It has well-developed economical, financial, and trade sectors. Khomas Region occupies 4.5% of the land area of Namibia but has the highest population of any of its regions (15%).