# Karasburg Constituency, Karas Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/karasburg/ Constituency · Karas Region # Karasburg Karasburg is a constituency of Namibia in Karas Region. It had an estimated **18,434 people** in 2023 on 38,299 km² (about 0.5 per km²). 148 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 65 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 18,434people (2023) - 38,299km² - 65mapped services - 831 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Karasburg? Karasburg had an estimated **18,434 people** in 2023 — 19.4% of Karas Region, 62nd of 107 constituencies. There are 1,022 women for every 1,000 men (above the Karas Region figure of 941). Spread over 38,299 km², that is about **0.5 people per km²**, 99th of 107 constituencies. 27.9% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 27 across Karas Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 46 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,899** 5–9 ****1,729** 10–14 ****1,510** 15–19 ****1,400** 20–24 ****1,836** 25–29 ****2,103** 30–34 ****1,872** 35–39 ****1,581** 40–44 ****1,193** 45–49 ****888** 50–54 ****768** 55–59 ****577** 60–64 ****447** 65–69 ****278** 70–74 ****159** 75–79 ****125** 80+ ****69** 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 Karasburg? Karasburg lies in [Karas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 3 other constituencies: [Berseba](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/berseba/), [Keetmanshoop Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/keetmanshoop-rural/) and [Oranjemund](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/oranjemund/). By area it is the 4th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 23.7% of [Karas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/). The centre of Karasburg is about 632 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 173 km from Keetmanshoop, the main town of Karas Region. The centre point is at 28.0526° S, 18.6979° 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 Karasburg OpenStreetMap lists 17 named sights in Karasburg: 7 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves; 3 memorials; 1 hot spring; 1 attraction; 1 museum; 1 national park. - Warmbad Museum · museum - Sandfontein Lodge & Nature Reserve · national park - //Gamaseb Conservancy · nature reserve - Hole in the Wall · nature reserve - Sandfontein Lodge & Nature Reserve · nature reserve - C10 AI-AIS · viewpoint - Fish River Canyon View Point · viewpoint - Fish River Canyon Viewpoint · viewpoint - Hiker's Viewpoint · viewpoint - Nice Viewpoint · viewpoint - South Viewpoint · viewpoint - Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint - Lieutenant Thilo von Trotha's grave · attraction - Edward Cook’s Commemorative Stone · memorial - Hot Spring Warmbad · hot spring - Jacob Morenga · memorial - Stromatolithes · memorial 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: Karasburg - 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 - Oranjemund Airport (OMD) · Oranjemund228 km - Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington254 km ### Nearest railway station Karasburg (Karasburg), about 6.2 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:34, sunset around 17:56). 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 Karasburg Open gazetteers list **148 villages, towns and localities** in Karasburg. The largest with a recorded population: Warmbad (6,700), Karasburg (6,054), Aussenkehr (5,359), Noordoewer (2,401), Ariamsvlei (737) and Grünau (509). Settlements here lie between about 147 m and 1,315 m above sea level (median 831 m). - Ai-Ais - Aluriesfontein - Ariamsvlei - Aussenkehr - Austerlitz - Beenbreek - Belmont - Blydeverwacht - Blydeverwag - Bokiesbank Ost - Bothashoop - Bouvelskoen - Bruinheuwel - Charliesputs - Chrisjansputs - Dabegabis - Davignab Suid - De Villiersputs - Dobegabis - Dreihuk - Drie Kameelboom - Duurdrift Süd - Eendoorn - Elandsdraai - Eselsrus - Fettkluft Wes - Fish River Canyon - Fortuin - Gabis - Gaibes - Gansvlei Suid - Gaobis - Gaputz - Goedgevonden - Groendoring - Grootplaas - Grootplaats - Gross Aub - Grünau - Guichabis - Haib - Haib Rhenish Mission - Hakiesdoorn - Haldenwang - Hamab - Harib - Heirachabis - Hobas Camp - Hochfeld - Hochland - Hogeis - Honolulu - Hudab Suid - Huniam Ost - Huniams West - Jericho - Jerusalem - Kais Noord - Kais Suid - Kanebis - Karasburg - Karuchas - Keimas - Kentucky - Khaais - Khabib - Klein Hakiesdoorn - Klipfontein - Klipheuwel - Kliprant - Korabib - Korhaan - Kums - La Gratina - Langfontein - Lekkerwater - Lentelus - Luginsland - Luizelhohe - Meimering - Merville - Middelplaas - Middelpos - Nabas - Naruchas - Neikop - Nicos Hoek - Noibis Oos - Noordoewer - Norachas - Nuwe Modderdrift - Nuwefontein - Nuwefontein Wes - Nuwerus - Oab - Odalien - Oes - Ondermatje - Opstaan - Ortmansbaum - Ortmansbaumoos - Pelgrimsrust - Pionier - Pollux - Poortjie - Rola - Rooikoppie - Rus En Vrede - Sandfontein - Sarelton - Satco - Schonau - Silwerstroom - Snyrivier Suid - Sonop - Sperlingsputs - Spes Bona - Strohhof - Suiderkruis - Swartberg - Tantalite Valley - Toekoms - Tsamab - Tunis - Ubib - Uhabis - Uitskot - Ukamas - Umeis - Van Zylsrus - Vasvat - Velloor - Velloorsdrift - Vlissingen Noord - Vlissingen Suid - Vrede - Vredendal - Warmbad - Wegkruip - Westerkim - Wit Rivier - Witbult - Witkop - Witputs - Witsand - Wortel - Ysterplaat - Ysterputs 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 Karasburg Named natural and historic features inside Karasburg, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 reservoirs and tanks. - Dreihuk Dam - Ubib Dam ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Spieëlpunt ### Hills and mountains 89 mountains; 41 hills; 5 peaks; 1 mountain pass; 1 valley. - Graberberg · 1,963 m - Krantzberg · 1,877 m - Adkus · 1,874 m - Wittmund · 1,858 m - Steinfeld · 1,819 m - Falscher Freund · 1,817 m - Riegel · 1,761 m - Mickberg · 1,711 m - Narudas · 1,683 m - Hunds · 1,578 m - Dom · 1,564 m - Grundorn · 1,424 m - Wetterkopf · 1,386 m - Groot Karasberg · 1,320 m - Oas · 1,293 m - Stinkdorn · 1,279 m - Steenboknek · 1,269 m - Steenboknek · 1,263 m - Gaiser Ecke · 1,247 m - Aober Ecke · 1,214 m - Bontberg · 1,212 m - Duurdrift Spitz Berg · 1,211 m - Blankenburg · 1,203 m - Kanebis · 1,185 m …and 113 more. ### Forests and nature 2 parks; 1 nature reserve. - Fish River Canyon Park - Gondwana Cañon Park - Sandfontein Lodge and Nature Reserve ### Getting around 4 airfields; 2 railway stations; 1 airport. - Ai Ais - Ariamsvlei - Ariamsvlei - Goodhouse - Karabsburg Railway Station - Karasburg Airport - Pella Drift 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 Karasburg and the best time to visit In Karasburg, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 125 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (21 mm) and the driest Sep (3 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 26 21 Feb 26 21 Mar 25 17 Apr 21 18 May 17 6 Jun 13 5 Jul 13 4 Aug 14 6 Sep 17 3 Oct 21 5 Nov 23 7 Dec 25 12 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Karasburg Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Karasburg State Hospital · Karasburg 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.01659&mlon=18.74068#map=17/-28.01659/18.74068) Bank FNB · Karasburg 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.01681&mlon=18.74884#map=17/-28.01681/18.74884) Petrol pump Total · Karasburg 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.01672&mlon=18.74826#map=17/-28.01672/18.74826) Hotel U&K Bed & Breakfast · Karasburg 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.02279&mlon=18.74812#map=17/-28.02279/18.74812) School Ernst Jager Combined School · Karasburg 6.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.01325&mlon=18.73919#map=17/-28.01325/18.73919) Police station Karasburg Police Station · Karasburg 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.01584&mlon=18.75094#map=17/-28.01584/18.75094) 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 Karasburg Places mapped inside Karasburg in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps13 - Hotels27 - Schools9 - Restaurants9 - Police stations3 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 - Berseba - Keetmanshoop Rural - Keetmanshoop Urban - Naminus (Luderitz) - Oranjemund ## Quick answers - Where is Karasburg?In Karas Region, Namibia - What is the population of Karasburg?18,434 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Karasburg?About 27 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Karasburg?About 0.5 people per km² - What borders Karasburg?Berseba, Keetmanshoop Rural and Oranjemund - What is there to see in Karasburg?//Gamaseb Conservancy, C10 AI-AIS, Edward Cook’s Commemorative Stone, Fish River Canyon View Point - What time zone is Karasburg in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Karasburg?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Karasburg?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Karasburg?148 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Karasburg?Settlements lie between 147 m and 1,315 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Karasburg?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Karasburg?Graberberg (1,963 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Karasburg?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Karasburg?Karasburg State Hospital, about 5.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Karasburg?FNB, about 6.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Karasburg?Total, about 6.4 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Karasburg?2 mapped - How many banks are in Karasburg?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Karasburg?13 mapped - What is the P-code of Karasburg?NA0402 (OCHA common operational dataset)