# Berseba Constituency, Karas Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Karas Region 

# Berseba

Berseba is a constituency of Namibia in Karas Region. It had an estimated **13,519 people** in 2023 on 31,721 km² (about 0.4 per km²). 75 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,519people (2023)
- 31,721km²
- 31mapped services
- 1,019 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Berseba?

Berseba had an estimated **13,519 people** in 2023 — 14.2% of Karas Region, 83rd of 107 constituencies. There are 849 women for every 1,000 men (below the Karas Region figure of 941). Spread over 31,721 km², that is about **0.4 people per km²**, 102nd of 107 constituencies.

32.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 27 across Karas Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,412**

5–9 ****1,597**

10–14 ****1,443**

15–19 ****1,208**

20–24 ****902**

25–29 ****768**

30–34 ****758**

35–39 ****821**

40–44 ****781**

45–49 ****826**

50–54 ****767**

55–59 ****694**

60–64 ****567**

65–69 ****431**

70–74 ****286**

75–79 ****176**

80+ ****82**

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 Berseba?

Berseba lies in [Karas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 7 other constituencies: [Gibeon](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/gibeon/), [Karasburg](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/karasburg/), [Keetmanshoop Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/keetmanshoop-rural/), [Keetmanshoop Urban](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/keetmanshoop-urban/), [Mariental Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/mariental-rural/), [Naminus (Luderitz)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/naminus-luderitz/) and [Oranjemund](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/oranjemund/). By area it is the 7th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 19.7% of [Karas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/). The centre of Berseba is about 462 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 94 km from Keetmanshoop, the main town of Karas Region. The centre point is at 26.7146° S, 17.1990° 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 Berseba

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Berseba: 3 nature reserves; 2 museums; 2 viewpoints; 2 waterfalls; 1 memorial; 1 ruins.

- Helmeringhausen Farming Museum · museum
- Schmelen House · museum
- Fish River Waterfall · waterfall
- Wasserfall · waterfall
- !Han /Awab Conservancy · nature reserve
- Canyon Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- ǃKhob ǃNaub Conservancy · nature reserve
- Fish River Viewpoint & Sunset Spot · viewpoint
- Window of Hope · viewpoint
- Historic Cemetery · memorial
- Old german heliograph station · ruins

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: Berseba

- 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

- Luderitz Airport (LUD) · Luderitz194 km
- Oranjemund Airport (OMD) · Oranjemund221 km

### Nearest railway station

Goageb (Berseba), about 4.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:37, sunset around 18:05).

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 Berseba

Open gazetteers list **75 villages, towns and localities** in Berseba. The largest with a recorded population: Bethanie (10,363), Tses (2,000) and Berseba (929). Settlements here lie between about 762 m and 1,391 m above sea level (median 1,019 m).

- Agasab
- Arbeidsgenot
- Aretitis
- Ariamab
- At-Aisis
- Aub-Gaus
- Berseba
- Bethanie
- Blaukehl North
- Blaukehl South
- Blinkoog
- Bloedvlei
- Blouputs
- Blouwes
- Busteek
- Dorn-Daberas
- Eitamub Buite Post
- Enoch
- Gainachas
- Ganigobes
- Gavaams
- Goms
- Groot Daberas
- Groot Schwarzkuppe
- Guibis
- Haraxas-Waterpan
- Haruchas
- Helmeringhausen
- Hoapegas
- Huitsib
- Huns
- Inoerob
- Jakkalsvlei
- Kameelrivier
- Khai Ams
- Khoexas
- Khomnarib Post
- Klein Schwarzkuppe
- Klein Urub/ S
- Kleinvaalgras
- Kobobieb
- Komnarib
- Konkiep
- Kosis
- Kuikanabis
- Kutenhoas
- Kutenhuas
- Malkopkloof
- Nabaos
- Nanerob
- Naruaums
- Neu-Puts
- Nogoas Pos
- Noibrom
- Nuwe Florsheim
- Nuwekalk
- Rooikrans
- Simplon
- Snyfontein
- Sonnenhof
- Soutkuil
- Swartwater
- Totem
- Tsamarib
- Tsaraxa-aibes
- Tsawisis
- Tses
- Vergenoeg
- Voldputs
- Vredefontein
- Wasser
- Waterval
- Weltevrede
- Wortel
- Zaris

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 Berseba

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

### Water

1 river or stream; 1 dam.

- Droëdoring Dam
- Mooi

### Hills and mountains

54 mountains; 26 hills; 4 peaks; 1 mountain pass.

- Grosskopf · 1,997 m
- Rooirand · 1,964 m
- Aruab · 1,936 m
- Aruab · 1,936 m
- Guchab Nase · 1,928 m
- Hahnenkamm · 1,863 m
- Tiras · 1,852 m
- Geimosis · 1,821 m
- Gauguab · 1,797 m
- Kalk · 1,793 m
- Rooirand · 1,786 m
- Gamochas · 1,747 m
- Neisip · 1,747 m
- Spitskop · 1,738 m
- Piet Tafel · 1,695 m
- Tumaub · 1,685 m
- Rooirand · 1,683 m
- Kunjas · 1,680 m
- Namisis North · 1,663 m
- Kammberg · 1,646 m
- Brukkaros · 1,585 m
- Foorie · 1,580 m
- Abos · 1,556 m
- Heigums · 1,510 m

…and 61 more.

### Getting around

2 airfields; 1 railway station.

- Bethanien
- Goageb
- Helmeringhausen

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 Berseba and the best time to visit

In Berseba, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 164 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (39 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 27 39 

Feb 27 38 

Mar 25 24 

Apr 21 26 

May 17 7 

Jun 13 1 

Jul 13 1 

Aug 15 1 

Sep 19 1 

Oct 22 4 

Nov 24 7 

Dec 26 17 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Berseba

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

ATM Standard Chartered · Berseba 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.50156&mlon=17.16094#map=17/-26.50156/17.16094) 

Petrol pump Shell · Berseba 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.50138&mlon=17.16090#map=17/-26.50138/17.16090) 

Hotel Alte Kalköfen Lodge · Berseba 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.82486&mlon=17.35213#map=17/-26.82486/17.35213) 

School J. S. Herero Primary School · Berseba 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.69685&mlon=17.31911#map=17/-26.69685/17.31911) 

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 Berseba

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

- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels10
- Schools15
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants2

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 Karas Region

- Karasburg
- Keetmanshoop Rural
- Keetmanshoop Urban
- Naminus (Luderitz)
- Oranjemund

## Quick answers

- Where is Berseba?In Karas Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Berseba?13,519 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Berseba?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Berseba?About 0.4 people per km²
- What borders Berseba?Gibeon, Karasburg, Keetmanshoop Rural, Keetmanshoop Urban, Mariental Rural, Naminus (Luderitz) and Oranjemund
- What is there to see in Berseba?!Han /Awab Conservancy, Canyon Private Nature Reserve, Fish River Viewpoint & Sunset Spot, Fish River Waterfall
- What time zone is Berseba in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Berseba?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Berseba?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Berseba?75 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Berseba?Settlements lie between 762 m and 1,391 m
- What is the highest point in Berseba?Grosskopf (1,997 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Berseba?January to December
- Where is the nearest ATM to Berseba?Standard Chartered, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Berseba?Shell, about 24 km from the centre
- How many ATMs are in Berseba?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Berseba?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Berseba?NA0401 (OCHA common operational dataset)