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Settlement in ǁKaras Region, Namibia
Ariamsvlei
Settlement
Borderpost at AriamsvleiBorderpost at Ariamsvlei
Ariamsvlei is located in NamibiaAriamsvleiAriamsvleiLocation in Namibia
Coordinates: 28°7′S 19°49′E / 28.117°S 19.817°E / -28.117; 19.817
Country Namibia
RegionǁKaras Region
ConstituencyKarasburg Constituency
Population
 • Total500 to 600
Time zoneUTC+2 (South African Standard Time)

Ariamsvlei is a settlement of about 500 people in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia and a border post between Namibia and South Africa, located 110 km (68 mi) east of Karasburg on the national B3 road. It lies at 804 metres (2,638 ft) above sea level.

The border post with South Africa lies 1.2 kilometres (1,300 yd) to the east of the settlement; however, the actual border (at the 20th meridian east) lies 15.3 km (9.5 mi) further east along the B3, near the South African settlement of Nakop. South Africa's border post (also named Nakop) is located a further 1.3 km (1,400 yd) away.

Ariamsvlei is an important rest stop for long-distance trucks, and a railway stop on the line between Windhoek and Upington. It belongs to the Karasburg electoral constituency. The settlement has a petrol station, a shop, and a restaurant.

References

  1. ^ Jacobs, Clemencia (8 April 2016). "Lack of development irks Ariamsvlei community". New Era.
  2. Sasman, Catherine (10 November 2010). "Karas profile". New Era.


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