# Walvis Bay Urban Constituency, Erongo Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Erongo Region 

# Walvis Bay Urban

Walvis Bay Urban is a constituency of Namibia in Erongo Region. It had an estimated **51,073 people** in 2023 on 19 km² (about 2,707 per km²). 3 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 170 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 51,073people (2023)
- 18.9km²
- 170mapped services
- 6 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Walvis Bay Urban?

Walvis Bay Urban had an estimated **51,073 people** in 2023 — 20.7% of Erongo Region, 9th of 107 constituencies. There are 833 women for every 1,000 men (below the Erongo Region figure of 874). Spread over 19 km², that is about **2,707 people per km²**, 8th of 107 constituencies.

22.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 28 across Erongo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 34 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,235**

5–9 ****3,763**

10–14 ****3,509**

15–19 ****3,127**

20–24 ****5,201**

25–29 ****6,300**

30–34 ****6,356**

35–39 ****5,127**

40–44 ****4,439**

45–49 ****3,090**

50–54 ****2,161**

55–59 ****1,508**

60–64 ****944**

65–69 ****602**

70–74 ****378**

75–79 ****221**

80+ ****112**

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 Walvis Bay Urban?

Walvis Bay Urban lies in [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 1 other constituency: [Walvis Bay Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/walvis-bay-rural/). By area it is the 102nd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 0.0% of [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/). The centre of Walvis Bay Urban is about 267 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 30 km from Swakopmund, the main town of Erongo Region. The centre point is at 22.9512° S, 14.5175° 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 Walvis Bay Urban

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Walvis Bay Urban: 2 museums; 1 attraction.

- Moth Center · museum
- Walvis Bay Museum · museum
- Hope Locomotive · attraction

### Nearby, outside Walvis Bay Urban

- Lovers Hill · viewpoint, Walvis Bay Rural5.4 km
- Nathaniel Maxuilili Monument · monument, Walvis Bay Rural7.5 km
- Pink Lake · attraction, Walvis Bay Rural9.5 km
- Walvis Bay Salt Works · attraction, Walvis Bay Rural10 km
- Dolphin Beach · theme park, Walvis Bay Rural13 km
- Dare Devil Adventures · attraction, Walvis Bay Rural17 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: Walvis Bay Urban

- 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)14 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek265 km

### Nearest railway station

Kuiseb (Walvis Bay Urban), about 0.9 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:39, sunset around 18:23).

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 Walvis Bay Urban

Open gazetteers list **3 villages, towns and localities** in Walvis Bay Urban. The largest with a recorded population: Walvis Bay (73,598). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 7 m above sea level (median 6 m).

- Kuisebmond
- Narraville
- Walvis Bay

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).

## Weather in Walvis Bay Urban and the best time to visit

In Walvis Bay Urban, the warmest month is Feb (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Aug (15 °C). About 79 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (20 mm) and the driest Jul (1 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 10 

Feb 20 11 

Mar 19 15 

Apr 19 20 

May 18 1 

Jun 17 2 

Jul 17 1 

Aug 15 1 

Sep 15 2 

Oct 16 4 

Nov 17 7 

Dec 18 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Walvis Bay Urban

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Welwitschia Private Hospital · Walvis Bay Urban 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.95716&mlon=14.50983#map=17/-22.95716/14.50983) 

Bank Bank Windhoek · Walvis Bay Urban 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.95532&mlon=14.50634#map=17/-22.95532/14.50634) 

ATM Standard Bank · Walvis Bay Urban 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.94735&mlon=14.51284#map=17/-22.94735/14.51284) 

Petrol pump Puma · Walvis Bay Urban 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.95030&mlon=14.51617#map=17/-22.95030/14.51617) 

Hotel Dolphin B&B · Walvis Bay Urban 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.95594&mlon=14.51713#map=17/-22.95594/14.51713) 

Mall Dunes Mall · Walvis Bay Urban 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.95812&mlon=14.52042#map=17/-22.95812/14.52042) 

School Bizzy B's Pre-School · Walvis Bay Urban 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.94937&mlon=14.51362#map=17/-22.94937/14.51362) 

College International University Of Management · Walvis Bay Urban 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.95516&mlon=14.50471#map=17/-22.95516/14.50471) 

Police station Walvis Bay Police Station · Walvis Bay Urban 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.95569&mlon=14.50773#map=17/-22.95569/14.50773) 

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 Walvis Bay Urban

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

- Hospitals7
- Banks8
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps19
- Hotels36
- Shopping malls1
- Schools16
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants61
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics3

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
- Swakopmund
- Walvis Bay Rural

## Quick answers

- Where is Walvis Bay Urban?In Erongo Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Walvis Bay Urban?51,073 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Walvis Bay Urban?About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Walvis Bay Urban?About 2,707 people per km²
- What borders Walvis Bay Urban?Walvis Bay Rural
- What is there to see in Walvis Bay Urban?Hope Locomotive, Moth Center, Walvis Bay Museum
- What time zone is Walvis Bay Urban in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Walvis Bay Urban?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Walvis Bay Urban?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Walvis Bay Urban?3 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Walvis Bay Urban?Settlements lie between 6 m and 7 m
- What is the best time to visit Walvis Bay Urban?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Walvis Bay Urban?Welwitschia Private Hospital, about 1.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Walvis Bay Urban?Bank Windhoek, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Walvis Bay Urban?Standard Bank, about 0.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Walvis Bay Urban?Puma, about 0.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Walvis Bay Urban?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Walvis Bay Urban?8 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Walvis Bay Urban?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Walvis Bay Urban?19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Walvis Bay Urban?NA0207 (OCHA common operational dataset)