# Karibib Constituency, Erongo Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/karibib/

Constituency · Erongo Region 

# Karibib

Karibib is a constituency of Namibia in Erongo Region. It had an estimated **15,878 people** in 2023 on 14,530 km² (about 1.1 per km²). 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 55 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 15,878people (2023)
- 14,530km²
- 55mapped services
- 1,007 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Karibib?

Karibib had an estimated **15,878 people** in 2023 — 6.4% of Erongo Region, 69th of 107 constituencies. There are 911 women for every 1,000 men (above the Erongo Region figure of 874). Spread over 14,530 km², that is about **1.1 people per km²**, 86th of 107 constituencies.

31.1% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 28 across Erongo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,808**

5–9 ****1,617**

10–14 ****1,519**

15–19 ****1,294**

20–24 ****1,377**

25–29 ****1,423**

30–34 ****1,263**

35–39 ****1,080**

40–44 ****1,077**

45–49 ****898**

50–54 ****738**

55–59 ****648**

60–64 ****480**

65–69 ****271**

70–74 ****176**

75–79 ****142**

80+ ****67**

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 Karibib?

Karibib lies in [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Arandis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/arandis/), [Daures](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/daures/), [Okahandja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okahandja/), [Omaruru](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/omaruru/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 19th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 22.9% of [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/). The centre of Karibib is about 136 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 131 km from Swakopmund, the main town of Erongo Region. The centre point is at 22.4177° S, 15.7729° 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 Karibib

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Karibib: 4 attractions; 1 archaeological site; 1 memorial; 1 viewpoint; 1 ruins.

- Phillips Cave · archaeological site
- Rock Arch · viewpoint
- Bull's Party · attraction
- Opa · attraction
- Philipps Cave · attraction
- Rhino Lookout · attraction
- Jakkalswater Railway Station · ruins
- Windmill · memorial

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: Karibib

- 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)131 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek136 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 06:07) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:33, sunset around 18:20).

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 Karibib

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Karibib. The largest with a recorded population: Usakos (9,147), Otjimbingwe (7,677) and Karibib (6,898). Settlements here lie between about 561 m and 1,350 m above sea level (median 1,007 m).

- Bethal
- Emeritus
- Friedrichsfelde
- Gamiguab
- Goabeb
- Goabeb Dairy
- Goas
- Kaltenhausen
- Karibib
- Komuanab
- Kraaipoort
- Omusema
- Ondjeombaranga
- Otjimbingwe
- Ruimte
- Salem
- Schlesien Noord
- Stinkbank
- Tsaobis
- Ubib
- Usab
- Usakos
- Wilhelmstal
- Wüstenquell

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 Karibib

Named natural and historic features inside Karibib, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

47 mountains; 17 hills; 2 peaks.

- Hohenstein · 2,299 m
- Mount Abbabis · 1,962 m
- Grootberg Quabis · 1,815 m
- Wilhelmstal · 1,734 m
- Giselaberg · 1,733 m
- Gamgamichabberg · 1,713 m
- Jagdberg · 1,684 m
- Okakoaraberg · 1,681 m
- Otjiperekeheberg · 1,680 m
- Sargdeckel · 1,667 m
- Groot Rooiberg · 1,638 m
- Kuduspitze · 1,626 m
- Jungfrau · 1,612 m
- Okonduraberg · 1,612 m
- Habibberge · 1,603 m
- Ababobosepberg · 1,600 m
- Eroroberg · 1,595 m
- Taghubberg · 1,576 m
- Hoasib · 1,555 m
- Lievenberg · 1,553 m
- Kuduberg · 1,551 m
- Waldheimberg · 1,547 m
- Onanis · 1,530 m
- Marmorberg · 1,503 m

…and 42 more.

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Ombujondindi North
- Ombujondindi Southwest

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 Karibib and the best time to visit

In Karibib, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 173 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (51 mm) and the driest Aug (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 25 31 

Feb 25 51 

Mar 26 35 

Apr 24 27 

May 21 2 

Jun 17 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 18 0 

Sep 22 1 

Oct 24 7 

Nov 25 8 

Dec 25 10 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Karibib

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Tsaobis Nature Park Restcamp · Karibib 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.37547&mlon=15.67200#map=17/-22.37547/15.67200) 

School Goas Primary School · Karibib 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.19779&mlon=15.78579#map=17/-22.19779/15.78579) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Karibib

Places mapped inside Karibib in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals3
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels22
- Schools10
- Restaurants7
- 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

- Arandis
- Daures
- Omaruru
- Swakopmund
- Walvis Bay Rural
- Walvis Bay Urban

## Quick answers

- Where is Karibib?In Erongo Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Karibib?15,878 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Karibib?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Karibib?About 1.1 people per km²
- What borders Karibib?Arandis, Daures, Okahandja, Omaruru and Windhoek Rural
- What is there to see in Karibib?Bull's Party, Jakkalswater Railway Station, Opa, Philipps Cave
- What time zone is Karibib in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Karibib?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Karibib?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Karibib?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Karibib?Settlements lie between 561 m and 1,350 m
- What is the highest point in Karibib?Hohenstein (2,299 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Karibib?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Karibib?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Karibib?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Karibib?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Karibib?NA0203 (OCHA common operational dataset)