# Mariental Rural Constituency, Hardap Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/mariental-rural/

Constituency · Hardap Region 

# Mariental Rural

Mariental Rural is a constituency of Namibia in Hardap Region. It had an estimated **18,151 people** in 2023 on 41,823 km² (about 0.4 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 56 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,151people (2023)
- 41,823km²
- 56mapped services
- 1,203 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mariental Rural?

Mariental Rural had an estimated **18,151 people** in 2023 — 15.4% of Hardap Region, 64th of 107 constituencies. There are 926 women for every 1,000 men (below the Hardap Region figure of 952). Spread over 41,823 km², that is about **0.4 people per km²**, 101st of 107 constituencies.

33.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 26 across Hardap Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,033**

5–9 ****2,077**

10–14 ****2,023**

15–19 ****1,605**

20–24 ****1,555**

25–29 ****1,492**

30–34 ****1,269**

35–39 ****1,082**

40–44 ****1,134**

45–49 ****927**

50–54 ****906**

55–59 ****687**

60–64 ****553**

65–69 ****356**

70–74 ****228**

75–79 ****158**

80+ ****66**

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 Mariental Rural?

Mariental Rural lies in [Hardap Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 7 other constituencies: [Aminius](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/aminius/), [Berseba](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/berseba/), [Gibeon](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/gibeon/), [Keetmanshoop Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/keetmanshoop-rural/), [Mariental Urban](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/mariental-urban/), [Rehoboth Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/rehoboth-rural/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 3rd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 38.1% of [Hardap Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/). The centre of Mariental Rural is about 296 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 104 km from Mariental, the main town of Hardap Region. The centre point is at 24.5727° S, 18.9899° 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 Mariental Rural

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Mariental Rural: 2 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint.

- Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch · nature reserve
- Gondwana Kalahari Park · nature reserve
- Sunset Point · viewpoint

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: Mariental Rural

- 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

- Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek280 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek293 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:49) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 07:25, sunset around 18:02).

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 Mariental Rural

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Mariental Rural. The largest with a recorded population: Aranos (4,365), Hoachanas (3,000), Stampriet (2,307) and Gochas (1,378). Settlements here lie between about 1,097 m and 1,306 m above sea level (median 1,203 m).

- Aranos
- Battle
- Bernafay
- Dabib
- Derm
- Eirup
- Galloway
- Gemsbok Farm
- Gochas
- Hoachanas
- Inhoek
- Kalkpan
- Nagenoeg
- Oamseb
- Okampuma
- Okonjete
- Shed
- Stampriet
- Twee Rivier
- Uhlenhorst
- Witbooisvlei
- Zonderput

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 Mariental Rural

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams; 1 dam.

- Danielsdam
- Olifant
- Olifant River

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Aranos
- Bitterwasser

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 Mariental Rural and the best time to visit

In Mariental Rural, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 226 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (47 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 28 46 

Feb 27 47 

Mar 26 37 

Apr 22 36 

May 18 4 

Jun 13 1 

Jul 13 0 

Aug 15 0 

Sep 20 2 

Oct 24 11 

Nov 26 18 

Dec 28 24 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mariental Rural

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Auob Lodge · Mariental Rural 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.82055&mlon=18.77342#map=17/-24.82055/18.77342) 

School N. Mutschuana Primary School · Mariental Rural 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.84637&mlon=18.80600#map=17/-24.84637/18.80600) 

Police station Gochas Police Station · Mariental Rural 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.86038&mlon=18.80930#map=17/-24.86038/18.80930) 

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 Mariental Rural

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels28
- Schools16
- Restaurants1
- Police stations4

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 Hardap Region

- Gibeon
- Mariental Urban
- Rehoboth Rural
- Rehoboth Urban East
- Rehoboth Urban West

## Quick answers

- Where is Mariental Rural?In Hardap Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Mariental Rural?18,151 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mariental Rural?About 24 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mariental Rural?About 0.4 people per km²
- What borders Mariental Rural?Aminius, Berseba, Gibeon, Keetmanshoop Rural, Mariental Urban, Rehoboth Rural and Windhoek Rural
- What is there to see in Mariental Rural?Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, Gondwana Kalahari Park, Sunset Point
- What time zone is Mariental Rural in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mariental Rural?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Mariental Rural?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mariental Rural?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mariental Rural?Settlements lie between 1,097 m and 1,306 m
- What is the best time to visit Mariental Rural?February to December
- How many hospitals are in Mariental Rural?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Mariental Rural?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mariental Rural?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mariental Rural?NA0302 (OCHA common operational dataset)