# Naminus (Luderitz) Constituency, Karas Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/naminus-luderitz/ Constituency · Karas Region # Naminus (Luderitz) Naminus (Luderitz) is a constituency of Namibia in Karas Region. It had an estimated **13,904 people** in 2023 on 48,258 km² (about 0.3 per km²). 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 68 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,904people (2023) - 48,258km² - 68mapped services - 65 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Naminus (Luderitz)? Naminus (Luderitz) had an estimated **13,904 people** in 2023 — 14.6% of Karas Region, 79th of 107 constituencies. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (above the Karas Region figure of 941). Spread over 48,258 km², that is about **0.3 people per km²**, 105th of 107 constituencies. 28.3% of people are children under 15 and 2.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 27 across Karas Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 44 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,245** 5–9 ****1,331** 10–14 ****1,356** 15–19 ****1,098** 20–24 ****1,003** 25–29 ****1,100** 30–34 ****1,375** 35–39 ****1,505** 40–44 ****1,430** 45–49 ****880** 50–54 ****596** 55–59 ****454** 60–64 ****232** 65–69 ****144** 70–74 ****80** 75–79 ****44** 80+ ****31** 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 Naminus (Luderitz)? Naminus (Luderitz) 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/), [Gibeon](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/gibeon/) and [Oranjemund](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/oranjemund/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 29.9% of [Karas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/karas/). The centre of Naminus (Luderitz) is about 480 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 225 km from Keetmanshoop, the main town of Karas Region. The centre point is at 26.7355° S, 15.8793° 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 Naminus (Luderitz) OpenStreetMap lists 56 named sights in Naminus (Luderitz): 18 attractions; 14 viewpoints; 13 ruins; 5 memorials; 4 museums; 1 monument; 1 nature reserve. - Haus Goerke · museum - Lüderitz Museum · museum - Namibia Maritime Museum · museum - Tiras Exhibition + Information · museum - Tsau ǁKhaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park · nature reserve - Fjord · viewpoint - Grossebucht · viewpoint - Halifax Point · viewpoint - Kleiner Fjord · viewpoint - Knochenbucht · viewpoint - Kyk In Die Pot · viewpoint - Little Arch „Kleiner Bogenfels“ · viewpoint - Quivertree Forest · viewpoint - Rocky Bay · viewpoint - Shipwreck · viewpoint - Valley overview · viewpoint - Witmuur · viewpoint - dune viewpoint · viewpoint - sun downer · viewpoint - Agate Beach · attraction - Bogenfels · attraction - Eberlanz Höhle · attraction - Essy Bay · attraction - Garub Train Station · attraction - Garub Wild Horses · attraction - Haus Eberlanz · attraction - Haus Grunewald · attraction - Haus Hartmann · attraction - Kolmanskop · attraction - Lesehalle · attraction …and 26 more. 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: Naminus (Luderitz) - 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) · Luderitz63 km - Oranjemund Airport (OMD) · Oranjemund213 km ### Nearest railway station Garub (Naminus (Luderitz)), about 20 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:42, sunset around 18:10). 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 Naminus (Luderitz) Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Naminus (Luderitz). The largest with a recorded population: Lüderitz (15,137) and Aus (1,263). Settlements here lie between about -49 m and 1,421 m above sea level (median 65 m). - Affenrücken - Agate Park - Angra-Juntas - Angras Juntas - Aurus - Aus - Benguela - Delwerye - Donkerhoek - Gaol - Garep - Grillenthal - Khaubeb - Lüderitz - Lüderitz Informal Settlements - Mittag - Namtib - Nautilus - Plateau - Pomona - Pomphuis - Saddle Hill - Saddle Hill North - Spencer Bay - Uubvlei - Witputs - Wolfbeen 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 Naminus (Luderitz) Named natural and historic features inside Naminus (Luderitz), from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Nadas ### Coast and islands 12 headlands; 1 island; 1 beach; 1 bay. - Agate Beach - Angra Point - Baker’s Bay - Danger Point - Dreimasterpunt - Dunkle Wand-Punt - Easter Point - Green Precipice - Hottentotspunt - Knoll Point - Nautilus Point - Needle Point - Rocky Point - Sparrow Hawk Island - Square Point ### Hills and mountains 92 mountains; 67 hills; 4 mountain passes; 3 peaks; 2 valleys. - Chowagasberg · 2,046 m - Garup · 1,973 m - Korais · 1,962 m - Sattelberg · 1,836 m - Aar · 1,806 m - Haruchas · 1,802 m - Awasibberge · 1,794 m - Nausspitzkopf · 1,765 m - Kahlerberg · 1,728 m - Groot Lowenberg · 1,724 m - Namisis South · 1,720 m - Koiimassis Nase · 1,693 m - Schieferberg · 1,661 m - Kububer-Höhe · 1,650 m - Nastom · 1,639 m - Graukegel · 1,633 m - Rooiberg · 1,627 m - Arutal · 1,624 m - Schettler · 1,616 m - Harris · 1,606 m - Poortberge · 1,585 m - Ahus Nord · 1,531 m - Ahus · 1,512 m - Dikwillem · 1,496 m …and 144 more. ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve. - Namib Nauluft Park ### History 1 ruin; 1 museum. - Bogenfels - Kolmanskop Museum ### Getting around 2 airfields; 2 lighthouses; 1 airport; 1 railway station. - Aus - Aus - Diaz Point Lighthouse - Korais - Lüderitz Airport - Shark Island Lighthouse 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 Naminus (Luderitz) and the best time to visit In Naminus (Luderitz), the warmest month is Feb (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (16 °C). About 55 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (10 mm) and the driest Sep (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 25 6 Feb 26 10 Mar 25 7 Apr 23 10 May 20 4 Jun 16 3 Jul 16 3 Aug 16 5 Sep 19 1 Oct 22 1 Nov 23 3 Dec 24 3 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Naminus (Luderitz) Places mapped inside Naminus (Luderitz) in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks2 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels36 - Schools7 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants13 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 Rural - Keetmanshoop Urban - Oranjemund ## Quick answers - Where is Naminus (Luderitz)?In Karas Region, Namibia - What is the population of Naminus (Luderitz)?13,904 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Naminus (Luderitz)?About 29 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Naminus (Luderitz)?About 0.3 people per km² - What borders Naminus (Luderitz)?Berseba, Gibeon and Oranjemund - What is there to see in Naminus (Luderitz)?Adolf Lüderitz, Agate Beach, Architektenhaus, Bakery - What time zone is Naminus (Luderitz) in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Naminus (Luderitz)?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Naminus (Luderitz)?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Naminus (Luderitz)?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Naminus (Luderitz)?Settlements lie between -49 m and 1,421 m - What is the highest point in Naminus (Luderitz)?Chowagasberg (2,046 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Naminus (Luderitz)?January to December - How many hospitals are in Naminus (Luderitz)?2 mapped - How many banks are in Naminus (Luderitz)?2 mapped - How many ATMs are in Naminus (Luderitz)?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Naminus (Luderitz)?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Naminus (Luderitz)?NA0405 (OCHA common operational dataset)