# Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency, Karas Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/keetmanshoop-rural/

Constituency · Karas Region 

# Keetmanshoop Rural

Keetmanshoop Rural is a constituency of Namibia in Karas Region. It had an estimated **8,842 people** in 2023 on 37,887 km² (about 0.2 per km²). 24 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 26 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,842people (2023)
- 37,887km²
- 26mapped services
- 1,003 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Keetmanshoop Rural?

Keetmanshoop Rural had an estimated **8,842 people** in 2023 — 9.3% of Karas Region, 97th of 107 constituencies. There are 853 women for every 1,000 men (below the Karas Region figure of 941). Spread over 37,887 km², that is about **0.2 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 107 constituencies.

32.3% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 27 across Karas Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

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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 Keetmanshoop Rural?

Keetmanshoop Rural lies in [Karas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Berseba](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/berseba/), [Karasburg](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/karasburg/), [Keetmanshoop Urban](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/keetmanshoop-urban/) and [Mariental Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/mariental-rural/). By area it is the 5th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 23.5% of [Karas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/). The centre of Keetmanshoop Rural is about 490 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 97 km from Keetmanshoop, the main town of Karas Region. The centre point is at 26.5671° S, 19.1058° 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 Keetmanshoop Rural

OpenStreetMap lists 9 named sights in Keetmanshoop Rural: 4 attractions; 2 nature reserves; 1 memorial; 1 ruins; 1 castle or fort.

- ǁKhauxaǃnas · castle or fort
- !Gawachab Conservancy · nature reserve
- Gondwana Canyon Park · nature reserve
- Giants Playground · attraction
- Old Train · attraction
- Quiver Tree Forest · attraction
- Sopieshoogte · attraction
- Kriegsgräber · memorial
- historic limekiln · 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: Keetmanshoop 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

- Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington295 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 17:58).

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 Keetmanshoop Rural

Open gazetteers list **24 villages, towns and localities** in Keetmanshoop Rural. The largest with a recorded population: Aroab (1,967) and Koës (1,813). Settlements here lie between about 677 m and 1,401 m above sea level (median 1,003 m).

- Aningoas
- Aroab
- Bloemhof
- Bloemhof Buitepos
- Chamieites
- Coenbult
- Florida
- Greefseput
- Gründorn
- Holoog
- Kameel Rivier
- Klipdam
- Koppieslaagte
- Kotzekous
- Koës
- Narubis
- Nuwemore
- Poortjie
- Seeheim
- Stamprivier
- Swartkop Wes
- Tiervlei
- Toulon
- Watertenk

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 Keetmanshoop Rural

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

### Water

2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Merensky Dam
- Naute Dam

### Hills and mountains

53 hills; 50 mountains; 3 peaks.

- Lord Hill · 2,206 m
- Schroffenstein · 2,206 m
- Hohenfels · 1,805 m
- Damelack · 1,797 m
- Witberg · 1,778 m
- Glockenberg · 1,750 m
- Rooiberg · 1,682 m
- Karasberg · 1,597 m
- Bos-Se-Berg · 1,582 m
- Karashohe · 1,516 m
- Noachabeb · 1,502 m
- Noachabeb · 1,471 m
- Schettler · 1,470 m
- Kamberg · 1,462 m
- Dassiefontein · 1,444 m
- Uib · 1,396 m
- Tafelkoppe · 1,336 m
- Koedoekoppies · 1,328 m
- Kudu Kessel · 1,289 m
- Holoog · 1,286 m
- Holoogberg · 1,286 m
- Klein Karas · 1,280 m
- Kinaskop · 1,237 m
- Sonnabend Hugel · 1,220 m

…and 82 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest; 1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve.

- Gondwana Cañon Park
- Naute Recreation Resort
- Quiver Tree Forest

### Getting around

2 railway stations; 1 airfield.

- Aroab
- Seeheim
- Seeheim Noord

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 Keetmanshoop Rural and the best time to visit

In Keetmanshoop Rural, the warmest month is Jan (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 211 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (42 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 29 42 

Feb 28 39 

Mar 26 40 

Apr 21 34 

May 17 7 

Jun 13 1 

Jul 12 0 

Aug 14 1 

Sep 19 1 

Oct 23 7 

Nov 25 13 

Dec 28 26 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Keetmanshoop Rural

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

- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels14
- Schools6
- Restaurants1
- Police stations1

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Keetmanshoop Rural?In Karas Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Keetmanshoop Rural?8,842 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Keetmanshoop Rural?About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Keetmanshoop Rural?About 0.2 people per km²
- What borders Keetmanshoop Rural?Berseba, Karasburg, Keetmanshoop Urban and Mariental Rural
- What is there to see in Keetmanshoop Rural?!Gawachab Conservancy, Giants Playground, Gondwana Canyon Park, Kriegsgräber
- What time zone is Keetmanshoop Rural in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Keetmanshoop Rural?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Keetmanshoop Rural?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Keetmanshoop Rural?24 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Keetmanshoop Rural?Settlements lie between 677 m and 1,401 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Keetmanshoop Rural?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Keetmanshoop Rural?Lord Hill (2,206 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Keetmanshoop Rural?February to December
- How many petrol pumps are in Keetmanshoop Rural?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Keetmanshoop Rural?NA0403 (OCHA common operational dataset)