# Mashare Constituency, Kavango East Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Kavango East Region 

# Mashare

Mashare is a constituency of Namibia in Kavango East Region. It had an estimated **16,266 people** in 2023 on 9,116 km² (about 1.8 per km²). 53 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 23 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 16,266people (2023)
- 9,116km²
- 23mapped services
- 1,072 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mashare?

Mashare had an estimated **16,266 people** in 2023 — 8.7% of Kavango East Region, 67th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,089 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kavango East Region figure of 1,119). Spread over 9,116 km², that is about **1.8 people per km²**, 77th of 107 constituencies.

42.0% of people are children under 15 and 5.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 19 across Kavango East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 90 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,324**

5–9 ****2,304**

10–14 ****2,206**

15–19 ****1,979**

20–24 ****1,338**

25–29 ****1,048**

30–34 ****837**

35–39 ****732**

40–44 ****652**

45–49 ****582**

50–54 ****538**

55–59 ****417**

60–64 ****436**

65–69 ****368**

70–74 ****278**

75–79 ****120**

80+ ****107**

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 Mashare?

Mashare lies in [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Kapako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/kapako/), [Ndiyona](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/ndiyona/), [Rundu Rural East](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/rundu-rural-east/), [Rundu Rural West](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/rundu-rural-west/) and [Tsumkwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/tsumkwe/). By area it is the 31st largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 35.9% of [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/). The centre of Mashare is about 547 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 74 km from Rundu, the main town of Kavango East Region. The centre point is at 18.5149° S, 20.0749° 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 Mashare

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Mashare: 2 nature reserves.

- Joseph Mbambangandu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kapinga kaMwalye Conservancy · nature reserve

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: Mashare

- 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) · Rundu73 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:09, 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 Mashare

Open gazetteers list **53 villages, towns and localities** in Mashare. Settlements here lie between about 1,027 m and 1,140 m above sea level (median 1,072 m).

- Baramashoni
- Dove
- Fumbe
- Gcwatjinga
- Gende
- Gove
- Juru
- Kamuru
- Kapupahedi
- Kashivi
- Koro
- Lilira
- Mabushe
- Magcuva
- Makandina
- Mangundu
- Mantjenya
- Mashare
- Mashika
- Mbumbi
- Mungunda
- Mupapama
- Muroro
- Mushovoyi
- Mutwewambahe
- Naingopo
- Namu
- Namuwawa
- Nayota
- Ncaute
- Ncogco
- Ncumushe
- Ncushe
- Neyuva
- Ngcamadang
- Numkaub
- Numusi
- Rudjadja
- Rundjarara
- Rupesho
- Samakapi
- Shakambu
- Shambyu
- Shandogho
- Shavivare
- Shinunga
- Takawasa
- Takwasa
- Tara-tara
- Tjeye
- Tosha
- Utokota
- Vikota

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 Mashare

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

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Shinyemba Island

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 Mashare and the best time to visit

In Mashare, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 534 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (152 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to September and November to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 152 

Feb 25 105 

Mar 25 88 

Apr 23 28 

May 20 2 

Jun 17 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 25 1 

Oct 28 9 

Nov 28 54 

Dec 27 94 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mashare

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ncaute Clinic · Mashare 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.37049&mlon=19.83466#map=17/-18.37049/19.83466) 

School Kawe Junior Primary School · Rundu Rural West 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.35465&mlon=19.95897#map=17/-18.35465/19.95897) 

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 Mashare

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools21
- Colleges and universities1

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 Kavango East Region

- Mukwe
- Ndiyona
- Rundu Rural East
- Rundu Rural West
- Rundu Urban

## Quick answers

- Where is Mashare?In Kavango East Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Mashare?16,266 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mashare?About 18 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mashare?About 1.8 people per km²
- What borders Mashare?Kapako, Ndiyona, Rundu Rural East, Rundu Rural West and Tsumkwe
- What is there to see in Mashare?Joseph Mbambangandu Conservancy, Kapinga kaMwalye Conservancy
- What time zone is Mashare in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mashare?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Mashare?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mashare?53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mashare?Settlements lie between 1,027 m and 1,140 m
- What is the best time to visit Mashare?February to September and November to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mashare?Ncaute Clinic, about 30 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mashare?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mashare?NA0503 (OCHA common operational dataset)