# Kavango East Region, Namibia – Constituencies & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/

Region · Namibia 

# Kavango East Region

Kavango East Region is a region of Namibia. It had an estimated **187,462 people** in 2023 on 25,367 km² (about 7.4 per km²). Its main town is Rundu. It is divided into 6 constituencies. 234 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 264 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 187,462people (2023)
- 25,367km²
- 6constituencies
- 264mapped services

## How many people live in Kavango East Region?

Kavango East Region had an estimated **187,462 people** in 2023 — 6.7% of Namibia, 7th of 14 regions. There are 1,119 women for every 1,000 men (above the Namibia figure of 1,038). Spread over 25,367 km², that is about **7.4 people per km²**, 6th of 14 regions.

40.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 23 across Namibia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****25,633**

5–9 ****25,437**

10–14 ****24,623**

15–19 ****22,655**

20–24 ****17,550**

25–29 ****14,788**

30–34 ****11,968**

35–39 ****9,187**

40–44 ****7,621**

45–49 ****6,631**

50–54 ****5,672**

55–59 ****4,102**

60–64 ****4,201**

65–69 ****2,839**

70–74 ****2,191**

75–79 ****1,123**

80+ ****1,241**

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 Kavango East Region?

Kavango East Region lies in [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 3 other regions: [Kavango West Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/), [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/) and [Zambezi Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/). By area it is the 10th largest of 14 regions in Namibia. It covers 3.1% of [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). The centre of Kavango East Region is about 566 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 18.4749° S, 20.3307° 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 Kavango East Region

OpenStreetMap lists 26 named sights in Kavango East Region: 11 viewpoints; 8 nature reserves; 6 attractions; 1 waterfall.

- Popa Falls · waterfall
- Hamweyi State Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Joseph Mbambangandu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kapinga kaMwalye Conservancy · nature reserve
- Khaudum National Park · nature reserve
- Mahango Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Muduva Nyangana Conservancy · nature reserve
- Popa Falls Game Park · nature reserve
- Shamungwa Conservancy · nature reserve
- Baikiaea Waterhole · viewpoint
- Burkea Waterhole · viewpoint
- Doringstraat Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dussi Waterhole · viewpoint
- Elandsvlakte · viewpoint
- Fallen Tree · viewpoint
- Khaudum Waterhole · viewpoint
- Leeupan Waterhole · viewpoint
- Omuramba Waterhole · viewpoint
- Tari Kora waterhole · viewpoint
- Tsau Waterhole · viewpoint
- Baobab · attraction
- Buffalo Tourist Reception & Management Station · attraction
- Kremetart (abandoned) · attraction
- Shiyambi Waterhole · attraction
- Soncana Waterhole · attraction
- Tsoanafontein Waterhole · attraction

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: Kavango East Region

- 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

- Rundu Airport (NDU) · Rundu87 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:07, sunset around 18:09).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:13 19:21 13.1 h 

Feb 06:31 19:14 12.7 h 

Mar 06:41 18:55 12.2 h 

Apr 06:48 18:29 11.7 h 

May 06:56 18:12 11.3 h 

Jun 07:07 18:09 11.0 h 

Jul 07:11 18:17 11.1 h 

Aug 06:59 18:27 11.5 h 

Sep 06:34 18:33 12.0 h 

Oct 06:09 18:38 12.5 h 

Nov 05:54 18:52 13.0 h 

Dec 05:56 19:10 13.2 h 

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.

## Constituencies of Kavango East Region

Constituency People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Rundu Rural West](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/rundu-rural-west/) 62,437 30 2,086 32 52 

[Rundu Rural East](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/rundu-rural-east/) 30,736 52 590 21 26 

[Mukwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/mukwe/) 29,965 5.4 5,506 67 64 

[Rundu Urban](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/rundu-urban/) 24,720 1,357 18 5 74 

[Ndiyona](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/ndiyona/) 23,338 2.9 8,051 58 25 

[Mashare](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/mashare/) 16,266 1.8 9,116 53 23 

Source: [Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nam); [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).

## Villages and localities in Kavango East Region

Open gazetteers list **234 villages, towns and localities** in Kavango East Region. The largest with a recorded population: Rundu (75,180), Ndiyona (20,633), Bagani (2,000) and Divundu (884). Settlements here lie between about 979 m and 1,147 m above sea level (median 1,061 m).

- Andara
- Bagani
- Baramashoni
- Cakuma
- Cakwe
- Catjo
- Cowenga
- Cuma
- Cumezao
- Cumuci
- Cwa
- Dancence
- Dikundu
- Dimwagha
- Dithimba
- Divaye
- Divayi
- Divundu
- Diyana
- Donkerhoek
- Dosa
- Dove
- Dryogha
- Dumushi
- Dyapanga
- Fumbe
- Gcama
- Gcaru
- Gcude
- Gcunda
- Gcunda Karo
- Gcwatjinga
- Gende
- Gonwa
- Gove
- Guma
- Hamoye
- Industrial
- Juru
- Kadedere
- Kaguni
- Kaisosi
- Kake
- Kakororo
- Kambimba
- Kambowo
- Kambu
- Kamundema
- Kamuru
- Kamutjonga
- Kandenga
- Kandjara
- Kangongo
- Kangundja
- Kangwenu
- Kanorombwe
- Kapako
- Kapupahedi
- Karakuta
- Karuci
- Kashivi
- Kasote
- Katere
- Katimba
- Kaundu Kavambanda
- Kavitji
- Kayanga
- Kayengona
- Kehemu
- Khance
- Kordon
- Koro
- Korokoko
- Korokosha
- Kwaviyi
- Likwaterera
- Lilira
- Livuyu
- Mabushe
- Madudu
- Magcuva
- Magua
- Makandina
- Makando
- Makandu
- Makena
- Mangamba
- Mangandu
- Mangarangandja
- Mangundu
- Mantjenya
- Mapuri
- Mashare
- Mashika
- Mashivi
- Matjiku
- Mavandje
- Mayana
- Mayara
- Mayowe
- Mbambi
- Mbapuka
- Mbumbi
- Mile 10
- Mile 20
- Millennium Park
- Momona
- Mpapuka
- Mpumalanga
- Mukongotji
- Mukorokosha
- Mukuvi
- Mukwe
- Mungunda
- Mupapama
- Muroro
- Mushangara
- Mushovoyi
- Musiluku
- Mutapi
- Muthinduko
- Mutwewambahe
- Naingopo
- Namu
- Namuwawa
- Nayota
- Ncame
- Ncaute
- Ncecwa
- Ncogco
- Ncumcara (Mile 20)
- Ncumushe
- Ncuncuni
- Ncushe
- Ndama
- Ndiyona
- Ndonga
- Ndonga Linena
- Ndongo
- Ndurukoro
- Neyuva
- Ngcamadang
- Ngcangcana
- Ngcarama
- Ngone
- Nhoma
- Nkarapamwe
- Nkutu
- Nossiko
- Numkaub
- Numusi
- Nyangana
- Nyondo
- Omega
- Oshkanduka
- Popa
- Queens Park
- Rucara
- Rudhiva
- Rudjadja
- Rughongo
- Rundjarara
- Rundu
- Rupesho
- Rupetho
- Safari
- Samakapi
- Sapirama
- Sapondwa
- Sarusungu
- Sauyemwa
- Shadikongoro
- Shaditunda
- Shadjunu
- Shaghaya
- Shakambu
- Shakambu Oos
- Shakashi
- Shamaghongo
- Shamambungu
- Shamangomba
- Shamangorwa
- Shamatura
- Shamaturu
- Shamayembe
- Shambahe
- Shamburu
- Shambyu
- Shamundambo
- Shamvura
- Shandogho
- Shangando
- Shankara
- Shanondho
- Sharukwe
- Sharuwanda
- Shavivare
- Shayirungu
- Shighuru
- Shikali
- Shimpanda
- Shinguruve
- Shinunga
- Shinyungwe
- Shipakapaku
- Shipakupaku
- Shishidjo
- Shitemo
- Sigho
- Sikambo
- Sikereti
- Sisungu
- Takawasa
- Takwasa
- Tamsu
- Tara-tara
- Tavauka
- Thikanduka
- Thikukutu
- Thinyemba
- Thipapo
- Thovega
- Tjeye
- Tjova
- Tosha
- Tuhingireni
- Tumweneni
- Tutungeni
- Twitwima
- Uparara
- Utokota
- Uvhunguvhungu
- Vikota
- Zazasi

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 Kavango East Region

Named natural and historic features inside Kavango East Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 waterfall.

- Popa Falls

### Coast and islands

17 islands.

- Bagani Island
- Biye
- Catsho Island
- Diviju
- Durumutji
- Gangara Island
- Gororo
- Karatia
- Majenga Island
- Ndongo
- Shadjuku
- Shaoha Island
- Shinyemba Island
- Sibanana Island
- Tanhwe
- Tjaro
- Xhamukwe

### Getting around

3 airports.

- Bagani Airport
- Omega Airport
- Rundu Airport

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 Kavango East Region and the best time to visit

In Kavango East Region, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 564 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (160 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to September and December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 160 

Feb 25 103 

Mar 25 95 

Apr 23 32 

May 20 2 

Jun 17 1 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 25 1 

Oct 28 8 

Nov 28 56 

Dec 27 107 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kavango East Region

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

- Hospitals10
- Banks6
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps19
- Hotels41
- Shopping malls9
- Schools141
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants18
- Police stations9
- Dental clinics1

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Kavango East Region?In Namibia
- What is the population of Kavango East Region?187,462 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kavango East Region?About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kavango East Region?About 7.4 people per km²
- What borders Kavango East Region?Kavango West Region, Otjozondjupa Region and Zambezi Region
- What is there to see in Kavango East Region?Baikiaea Waterhole, Baobab, Buffalo Tourist Reception & Management Station, Burkea Waterhole
- What time zone is Kavango East Region in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kavango East Region?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Kavango East Region?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kavango East Region?234 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kavango East Region?Settlements lie between 979 m and 1,147 m
- What is the best time to visit Kavango East Region?February to September and December
- How many hospitals are in Kavango East Region?10 mapped
- How many banks are in Kavango East Region?6 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kavango East Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kavango East Region?19 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kavango East Region?NA05 (OCHA common operational dataset)