List of cities and towns in Namibia

[1] As of 2015[update] Namibia has thirteen cities, each of them governed by a municipality council that has between 7 and 15 seats.

Compared to towns, cities have the authority to set up facilities like public transport, housing schemes, museums, and libraries without the approval of the Minister of Urban and Rural Development.

They may also decide to privatise certain services and to enter into joint ventures with the private sector without asking for explicit approval.

Compared to villages, towns have the authority to set up facilities like ambulance and fire fighting services and electricity supply without the approval of the Minister of Urban and Rural Development.

They are also responsible for erecting and maintaining community buildings, and they may buy and sell movable property without asking for explicit approval.