# Swakopmund Constituency, Erongo Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Erongo Region 

# Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a constituency of Namibia in Erongo Region. It had an estimated **88,654 people** in 2023 on 196 km² (about 452 per km²). Its main town is Swakopmund. 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 276 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 88,654people (2023)
- 196km²
- 276mapped services
- 84 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Swakopmund?

Swakopmund had an estimated **88,654 people** in 2023 — 35.9% of Erongo Region, 3rd of 107 constituencies. There are 873 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Erongo Region figure of 874). Spread over 196 km², that is about **452 people per km²**, 11th of 107 constituencies.

24.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Erongo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people.

0–4 ****7,709**

5–9 ****7,036**

10–14 ****6,816**

15–19 ****6,081**

20–24 ****9,599**

25–29 ****11,335**

30–34 ****9,977**

35–39 ****7,483**

40–44 ****6,426**

45–49 ****4,747**

50–54 ****3,753**

55–59 ****2,817**

60–64 ****1,932**

65–69 ****1,165**

70–74 ****919**

75–79 ****528**

80+ ****331**

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 Swakopmund?

Swakopmund lies in [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 2 other constituencies: [Arandis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/arandis/) and [Walvis Bay Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/walvis-bay-rural/). By area it is the 94th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 0.3% of [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/). The centre of Swakopmund is about 253 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 22.6300° S, 14.6184° 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 Swakopmund

OpenStreetMap lists 27 named sights in Swakopmund: 5 museums; 5 attractions; 4 memorials; 3 viewpoints; 3 beachs; 2 galleries; 2 zoos; 1 monument; 1 aquarium; 1 castle or fort.

- Kristall Galerie · museum
- Martin Luther Steam Engine · museum
- Museum Swakopmund · museum
- Otavi Bahnhof · museum
- Swakopmund Genocide Museum · museum
- Old German Fortress · castle or fort
- Nordstrand · beach
- Pebble Beach · beach
- Vogelstrand · beach
- Dept Sea Fisheries · viewpoint
- Mole · viewpoint
- Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Desert Explorers · attraction
- Flamingo Lagoon · attraction
- Old Station · attraction
- State House · attraction
- Woermannhaus · attraction
- Eiermannhaus Art Gallery · gallery
- Genocide Monument · memorial
- Herero Memorial · memorial
- Marine Memorial · memorial
- Martin Luther · memorial
- Rogl Souvenirs & Gallery · gallery
- The Living Desert Snake Park · zoo
- The Living Desert Snake Park · zoo
- The National Marine Aquarium of Namibia · aquarium
- War Memorial · monument

### Nearby, outside Swakopmund

- Welwitschia Drive Beacon 1 · attraction, Arandis13 km
- Welwitschia Drive Beacon 2 · attraction, Arandis15 km
- Regimental Badges · memorial, Arandis15 km
- Dunes · attraction, Walvis Bay Rural15 km
- Welwitschia Drive Beacon 3 · attraction, Arandis17 km
- Moon Landscape · attraction, Arandis19 km
- Viewpoint Moonscape · viewpoint, Arandis19 km
- Welwitschia Drive Beacon 5 · attraction, Arandis20 km

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: Swakopmund

- 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)39 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek253 km

### Nearest railway station

Nonidas Railway Siding (Swakopmund), about 2.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:38, sunset around 18:24).

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 Swakopmund

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Swakopmund. The largest with a recorded population: Swakopmund (53,009). Settlements here lie between about 16 m and 128 m above sea level (median 84 m).

- Anelda
- Anelda Woonstel
- Central
- DeoVilla Self Catering Accommdation
- Douglas
- Ebenhaezer
- Grieserau
- Hage Heights
- Kramersdorf
- Kramersdorf Extension
- Matutura
- Mile 4
- Mondesa
- Mondesa Township
- Ocean View
- Rossmund
- Ruhleben
- Rössing Village
- Swakopmund
- Tamariskia
- Three Sisters
- Uitkoms
- Vineta
- Vogelstrand

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 Swakopmund

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Nuberoffkop · 61 m

### Getting around

1 lighthouse.

- Swakopmund Lighthouse

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 Swakopmund and the best time to visit

In Swakopmund, the warmest month is Feb (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Aug (15 °C). About 111 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (21 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 19 18 

Feb 20 21 

Mar 20 20 

Apr 19 21 

May 19 2 

Jun 17 1 

Jul 17 1 

Aug 15 0 

Sep 15 2 

Oct 16 5 

Nov 17 10 

Dec 18 12 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Swakopmund

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Tamariskia Clinic · Swakopmund 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.65591&mlon=14.54338#map=17/-22.65591/14.54338) 

Bank FNB · Swakopmund 7.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.65607&mlon=14.55010#map=17/-22.65607/14.55010) 

ATM FNB · Swakopmund 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.64082&mlon=14.53736#map=17/-22.64082/14.53736) 

Petrol pump NAMCOR · Swakopmund 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.64965&mlon=14.55573#map=17/-22.64965/14.55573) 

Hotel Sophia Dale · Swakopmund 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.64066&mlon=14.63635#map=17/-22.64066/14.63635) 

Mall Ocean View Shopping Centre. · Swakopmund 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.64092&mlon=14.53763#map=17/-22.64092/14.53763) 

School DRC School Project · Swakopmund 5.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.64320&mlon=14.56502#map=17/-22.64320/14.56502) 

College Headstart Montessori Teacher Training College · Swakopmund 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.64824&mlon=14.53194#map=17/-22.64824/14.53194) 

Police station Mondesa Police Station · Swakopmund 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.65853&mlon=14.54669#map=17/-22.65853/14.54669) 

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 Swakopmund

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

- Hospitals6
- Banks5
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps19
- Hotels93
- Shopping malls8
- Schools24
- Colleges and universities1
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies11
- Restaurants97
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics7

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
- Omaruru
- Walvis Bay Rural
- Walvis Bay Urban

## Quick answers

- Where is Swakopmund?In Erongo Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Swakopmund?88,654 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Swakopmund?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Swakopmund?About 452 people per km²
- What borders Swakopmund?Arandis and Walvis Bay Rural
- What is there to see in Swakopmund?Dept Sea Fisheries, Desert Explorers, Eiermannhaus Art Gallery, Flamingo Lagoon
- What time zone is Swakopmund in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Swakopmund?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Swakopmund?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Swakopmund?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Swakopmund?Settlements lie between 16 m and 128 m
- What is the highest point in Swakopmund?Nuberoffkop (61 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Swakopmund?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Swakopmund?Tamariskia Clinic, about 8.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Swakopmund?FNB, about 7.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Swakopmund?FNB, about 8.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Swakopmund?NAMCOR, about 6.8 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Swakopmund?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Swakopmund?5 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Swakopmund?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Swakopmund?19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Swakopmund?NA0205 (OCHA common operational dataset)