Choto is an informal settlement in Katima Mulilo in northern Namibia. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of about 11,200.[1][2][3]

It is known for having some of the most crime spots in Katima Mulilo. In 2018, it had come into the public discussion after the Katima Mulilo town council demolished hundreds of informal houses in the area leading to mass protests.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ https://allafrica.com/stories/201808130391.html |  Namibia: Residents Refuse to Relocate From Choto Channel - allAfrica.com
  2. ↑ https://www.lelamobile.com/content/14202/Choto-Open-Market-and-Complex-opening-at-Katima-Mulilo/ Lela Archived 2019-01-12 at the Wayback Machine Mobile Online - Choto Open Market and Complex opening at Katima Mulilo
  3. ↑ https://economist.com.na/29124/general-news/katima-mulilo-town-council-defends-demolishing-of-houses-says-it-warned-residents/ Katima Mulilo town council defends demolishing of houses – says it warned residents | Namibia Economist
  4. ↑ https://www.namibian.com.na/177347/archive-read/Katima-residents-to-protest-against-town-council | Katima residents to protest against town council - The Namibian
  5. ↑ https://www.lelamobile.com/content/74760/Katima-Mulilo-residents-to-protest-corrupt-town-council-Tuesday/ Lela Archived 2019-01-12 at the Wayback Machine Mobile Online - Katima Mulilo residents to protest "corrupt" town council Tuesday

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