Herero People, Namibia
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Herero People
The Herero are a Bantu ethnic group inhabiting parts of Southern Africa.
The Herero are a Bantu ethnic group inhabiting parts of Southern Africa. 178,987 Namibians identified as Ovaherero in the 2023 census. They speak Otjiherero, a Bantu language.
Though the Herero primarily reside in Namibia, there are also significant populations in Botswana and Angola, and a small number in South Africa. The Hereros in Botswana and South Africa are there because of displacement during the 1904–1908 genocide committed by the German Empire.
Key Facts
- Category
- Culture
- Type
- Ethnic Groups
- First referenced
- 2023
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (May–September for cooler weather)
