# Omaruru Constituency, Erongo Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/omaruru/ Constituency · Erongo Region # Omaruru Omaruru is a constituency of Namibia in Erongo Region. It had an estimated **11,287 people** in 2023 on 8,429 km² (about 1.3 per km²). 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 57 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 11,287people (2023) - 8,429km² - 57mapped services - 1,252 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Omaruru? Omaruru had an estimated **11,287 people** in 2023 — 4.6% of Erongo Region, 93rd of 107 constituencies. There are 914 women for every 1,000 men (above the Erongo Region figure of 874). Spread over 8,429 km², that is about **1.3 people per km²**, 82nd of 107 constituencies. 30.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% 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 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,198** 5–9 ****1,154** 10–14 ****1,070** 15–19 ****888** 20–24 ****1,027** 25–29 ****1,004** 30–34 ****934** 35–39 ****765** 40–44 ****785** 45–49 ****636** 50–54 ****603** 55–59 ****429** 60–64 ****362** 65–69 ****190** 70–74 ****145** 75–79 ****70** 80+ ****27** 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 Omaruru? Omaruru lies in [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Daures](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/daures/), [Karibib](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/karibib/), [Okahandja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okahandja/), [Omatako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/) and [Otjiwarongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otjiwarongo/). By area it is the 33rd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 13.3% of [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/). The centre of Omaruru is about 188 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 221 km from Swakopmund, the main town of Erongo Region. The centre point is at 21.2194° S, 15.9795° 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 Omaruru OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Omaruru: 5 viewpoints; 2 museums; 2 nature reserves; 1 attraction; 1 cave. - Omaruru Museum · museum - San Living Museum · museum - Erindi Private Wildlife Reserve · nature reserve - Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary · nature reserve - Gramadoelas · viewpoint - Linga Longa · viewpoint - Okombahe · viewpoint - Schöne Aussicht · viewpoint - Yoga Rock · viewpoint - Singing Rock · attraction - Paula's Cave · cave 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: Omaruru - 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 - Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek191 km - Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek208 km ### Nearest railway station Epako (Omaruru), about 4.9 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:08) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:30, sunset around 18:21). 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 Omaruru Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Omaruru. The largest with a recorded population: Omaruru (11,547). Settlements here lie between about 1,211 m and 1,440 m above sea level (median 1,252 m). - Klipkoppie - Omaruru - Schonfeld - Waldfrieden 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 Omaruru Named natural and historic features inside Omaruru, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Oturenda ### Hills and mountains 11 mountains; 8 hills; 2 peaks. - Erongo · 2,202 m - Lions Head · 2,059 m - Otjikoko · 2,020 m - Elefantenberg · 1,801 m - Grosser Gottlieb 2 · 1,752 m - Grosser Gottlieb 1 · 1,737 m - Kransberg · 1,717 m - Grensberge · 1,702 m - Hartebeesrant · 1,623 m - Omburo · 1,600 m - Etendero · 1,568 m - Omaruru Koppie · 1,454 m - Erongo · 1,410 m - Amskuppe · 1,391 m - Swartberg · 1,357 m - Goldkuppe · 1,319 m - Gifkoppie · 1,173 m - Gramadoela · 1,149 m - Heimat Berg · 1,144 m - Swartklip · 1,069 m - Koedoeberg · 977 m ### Forests and nature 1 wildlife reserve. - Erindi 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 Omaruru and the best time to visit In Omaruru, the warmest month is Dec (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 344 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (83 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 78 Feb 24 83 Mar 24 66 Apr 22 37 May 18 3 Jun 15 1 Jul 15 0 Aug 18 0 Sep 22 2 Oct 25 11 Nov 26 24 Dec 26 40 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Omaruru Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Omaruru District Hospital · Omaruru 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.43024&mlon=15.94928#map=17/-21.43024/15.94928) Bank Bank Windhoek · Omaruru 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.41710&mlon=15.95695#map=17/-21.41710/15.95695) Petrol pump Shell · Omaruru 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.41485&mlon=15.96073#map=17/-21.41485/15.96073) Hotel Epako Safari Lodge · Omaruru 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.22543&mlon=16.00209#map=17/-21.22543/16.00209) School Waldfrieden Primary School · Omaruru 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.34242&mlon=16.07861#map=17/-21.34242/16.07861) College Lucius Sumbwanyambe Mahoto Correctional Service Training College · Omaruru 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.41915&mlon=15.96518#map=17/-21.41915/15.96518) Police station Omaruru Police Station · Omaruru 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.41980&mlon=15.95340#map=17/-21.41980/15.95340) 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 Omaruru Places mapped inside Omaruru in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels34 - Schools8 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants5 - Police stations1 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 - Karibib - Swakopmund - Walvis Bay Rural - Walvis Bay Urban ## Quick answers - Where is Omaruru?In Erongo Region, Namibia - What is the population of Omaruru?11,287 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Omaruru?About 27 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Omaruru?About 1.3 people per km² - What borders Omaruru?Daures, Karibib, Okahandja, Omatako and Otjiwarongo - What is there to see in Omaruru?Erindi Private Wildlife Reserve, Erongo Mountain Nature Sanctuary, Gramadoelas, Linga Longa - What time zone is Omaruru in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Omaruru?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Omaruru?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Omaruru?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Omaruru?Settlements lie between 1,211 m and 1,440 m - What is the highest point in Omaruru?Erongo (2,202 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Omaruru?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Omaruru?Omaruru District Hospital, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Omaruru?Bank Windhoek, about 22 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Omaruru?Shell, about 22 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Omaruru?2 mapped - How many banks are in Omaruru?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Omaruru?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Omaruru?NA0204 (OCHA common operational dataset)