# Arandis Constituency, Erongo Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/arandis/ Constituency · Erongo Region # Arandis Arandis is a constituency of Namibia in Erongo Region. It had an estimated **15,022 people** in 2023 on 13,502 km² (about 1.1 per km²). 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 15,022people (2023) - 13,502km² - 53mapped services - 148 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Arandis? Arandis had an estimated **15,022 people** in 2023 — 6.1% of Erongo Region, 72nd of 107 constituencies. There are 910 women for every 1,000 men (above the Erongo Region figure of 874). Spread over 13,502 km², that is about **1.1 people per km²**, 85th of 107 constituencies. 26.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Erongo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,257** 5–9 ****1,360** 10–14 ****1,393** 15–19 ****1,229** 20–24 ****1,667** 25–29 ****1,645** 30–34 ****1,216** 35–39 ****1,078** 40–44 ****922** 45–49 ****758** 50–54 ****691** 55–59 ****626** 60–64 ****479** 65–69 ****282** 70–74 ****232** 75–79 ****134** 80+ ****53** Source: [Namibia National Statistics Agency 2011 census of population via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nam). ## Where is Arandis? Arandis lies in [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Daures](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/daures/), [Karibib](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/karibib/), [Khorixas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/khorixas/), [Swakopmund](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/swakopmund/), [Walvis Bay Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/walvis-bay-rural/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 21st largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 21.2% of [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/). The centre of Arandis is about 257 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 57 km from Swakopmund, the main town of Erongo Region. The centre point is at 22.1706° S, 14.6160° E. Source: [Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nam). ## Things to see in and around Arandis OpenStreetMap lists 85 named sights in Arandis: 54 viewpoints; 26 attractions; 3 memorials; 1 volcano; 1 nature reserve. - Lichen Field · nature reserve - Baklei Gat · viewpoint - Black Rock · viewpoint - Blare · viewpoint - Canopy · viewpoint - Cape Cross · viewpoint - Cape Cross · viewpoint - Die Draad · viewpoint - Die Draad · viewpoint - Die Tol · viewpoint - Doep se Gat · viewpoint - Galjoenplaat · viewpoint - Grysduintjie · viewpoint - Horingbaai · viewpoint - Hotsas Birdhide · viewpoint - Hotsas Waterhole · viewpoint - Illegal Turn-Off · viewpoint - Jakkalsputz · viewpoint - Lighter · viewpoint - Maketo's Turn · viewpoint - Myl 100 · viewpoint - Myl 100 · viewpoint - Myl 106 · viewpoint - Myl 108 · viewpoint - Myl 68 · viewpoint - Myl 72 · viewpoint - Myl 87 · viewpoint - Padkamp · viewpoint - Popeye · viewpoint - Predikants Gat · viewpoint …and 55 more. Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Arandis - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Windhoek - CurrencyDollar (NAD) - Country calling code+264 - LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans, German, Herero, Khoekhoe - Plug typesType D · 220 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) · Walvis Bay(Rooikop)90 km - Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek258 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 06:12) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:37, sunset around 18:25). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Arandis Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Arandis. The largest with a recorded population: Arandis (6,127) and Henties Bay (5,594). Settlements here lie between about 11 m and 585 m above sea level (median 148 m). - Arandis - Birkenfels - Cape Cross - Die Drom - Goanikontes - Haigamkab - Henties Bay - Hildenhof - Kamwandi - Khan Mine - Mile 108 - Noordduin - Palmenhorst - Proper - Richthofen - South Dune - Sun Bay - Wlotzkasbaken Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Arandis Named natural and historic features inside Arandis, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank; 1 dam. - Slikdam - Tailings Dam ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Sandhoek ### Hills and mountains 7 hills; 5 mountains. - Arechadamab · 1,390 m - Heinrichsberg · 1,300 m - Amichab · 1,242 m - Tumasberg · 1,198 m - Amichab Bank · 947 m - Tinkas · 846 m - Bloedkoppie · 829 m - Husabberg · 797 m - Pforteberg · 773 m - Arandisberg · 701 m - Leeukop · 615 m - Lagunenberg · 162 m ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Namib-Naukluft National Park ### Getting around 1 airport. - Arandis Airport Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Arandis and the best time to visit In Arandis, the warmest month is Mar (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Aug (17 °C). About 119 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (27 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 21 22 Feb 22 27 Mar 22 17 Apr 22 16 May 21 2 Jun 19 1 Jul 19 0 Aug 17 0 Sep 18 2 Oct 18 6 Nov 19 14 Dec 20 14 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Arandis Places mapped inside Arandis in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks3 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels18 - Schools5 - Colleges and universities4 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants13 - Police stations2 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other constituencies in Erongo Region - Daures - Karibib - Omaruru - Swakopmund - Walvis Bay Rural - Walvis Bay Urban ## Quick answers - Where is Arandis?In Erongo Region, Namibia - What is the population of Arandis?15,022 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Arandis?About 27 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Arandis?About 1.1 people per km² - What borders Arandis?Daures, Karibib, Khorixas, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay Rural and Windhoek Rural - What is there to see in Arandis?Bakkrans Historical Site, Baklei Gat, Black Rock, Blare - What time zone is Arandis in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Arandis?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Arandis?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Arandis?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Arandis?Settlements lie between 11 m and 585 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Arandis?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Arandis?Arechadamab (1,390 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Arandis?January to December - How many banks are in Arandis?3 mapped - How many ATMs are in Arandis?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Arandis?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Arandis?NA0201 (OCHA common operational dataset)