# Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Kavango East Region 

# Mukwe

Mukwe is a constituency of Namibia in Kavango East Region. It had an estimated **29,965 people** in 2023 on 5,506 km² (about 5.4 per km²). 67 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 64 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 29,965people (2023)
- 5,506km²
- 64mapped services
- 1,024 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mukwe?

Mukwe had an estimated **29,965 people** in 2023 — 16.0% of Kavango East Region, 32nd of 107 constituencies. There are 1,050 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kavango East Region figure of 1,119). Spread over 5,506 km², that is about **5.4 people per km²**, 62nd of 107 constituencies.

39.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 19 across Kavango East Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 81 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,027**

5–9 ****4,020**

10–14 ****3,874**

15–19 ****3,665**

20–24 ****2,729**

25–29 ****2,269**

30–34 ****1,715**

35–39 ****1,327**

40–44 ****1,235**

45–49 ****1,076**

50–54 ****1,049**

55–59 ****745**

60–64 ****758**

65–69 ****559**

70–74 ****460**

75–79 ****211**

80+ ****246**

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 Mukwe?

Mukwe lies in [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 2 other constituencies: [Kongola](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/kongola/) and [Ndiyona](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/ndiyona/). By area it is the 45th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 21.7% of [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/). The centre of Mukwe is about 697 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 210 km from Rundu, the main town of Kavango East Region. The centre point is at 18.0721° S, 21.7500° 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 Mukwe

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Mukwe: 3 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 1 viewpoint; 1 waterfall.

- Popa Falls · waterfall
- Mahango Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Popa Falls Game Park · nature reserve
- Shamungwa Conservancy · nature reserve
- Fallen Tree · viewpoint
- Baobab · attraction
- Buffalo Tourist Reception & Management Station · 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: Mukwe

- 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

- Shakawe Airport (SWX) · Shakawe35 km
- Rundu Airport (NDU) · Rundu215 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 07:01, sunset around 18:04).

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 Mukwe

Open gazetteers list **67 villages, towns and localities** in Mukwe. The largest with a recorded population: Bagani (2,000) and Divundu (884). Settlements here lie between about 979 m and 1,076 m above sea level (median 1,024 m).

- Andara
- Bagani
- Catjo
- Cowenga
- Dikundu
- Dimwagha
- Dithimba
- Divaye
- Divayi
- Divundu
- Diyana
- Dryogha
- Dyapanga
- Kake
- Kakororo
- Kambimba
- Kamutjonga
- Kangongo
- Kangundja
- Kanorombwe
- Kapako
- Kavitji
- Kayanga
- Khance
- Kordon
- Korokosha
- Kwaviyi
- Mangamba
- Matjiku
- Mayara
- Mbambi
- Mbapuka
- Momona
- Mpapuka
- Mukongotji
- Mukorokosha
- Mukwe
- Mushangara
- Musiluku
- Muthinduko
- Ndongo
- Ndurukoro
- Nossiko
- Omega
- Popa
- Rudhiva
- Rughongo
- Rupetho
- Shadikongoro
- Shaditunda
- Shadjunu
- Shakashi
- Shamaghongo
- Shamambungu
- Shamangorwa
- Shamatura
- Shamaturu
- Shamundambo
- Shangando
- Shanondho
- Shayirungu
- Thikanduka
- Thikukutu
- Thinyemba
- Thipapo
- Thovega
- Tjova

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 Mukwe

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

### Water

1 waterfall.

- Popa Falls

### Coast and islands

16 islands.

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

### Getting around

2 airports.

- Bagani Airport
- Omega 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 Mukwe and the best time to visit

In Mukwe, the warmest month is Oct (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 634 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (167 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 167 

Feb 25 116 

Mar 25 104 

Apr 23 38 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 1 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 1 

Oct 29 5 

Nov 28 67 

Dec 27 135 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mukwe

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Andara Catholic Hospital · Mukwe 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.06667&mlon=21.45000#map=17/-18.06667/21.45000) 

Petrol pump Engen · Mukwe 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.10083&mlon=21.54445#map=17/-18.10083/21.54445) 

Hotel Nunda River Lodge · Mukwe 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.10550&mlon=21.59438#map=17/-18.10550/21.59438) 

School Kamutjonga Primary School · Mukwe 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.14641&mlon=21.67368#map=17/-18.14641/21.67368) 

Police station Park Ranger station · Mukwe 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.11701&mlon=21.67896#map=17/-18.11701/21.67896) 

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 Mukwe

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

- Hospitals3
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels13
- Schools37
- Restaurants3
- Police stations5

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

- Mashare
- Ndiyona
- Rundu Rural East
- Rundu Rural West
- Rundu Urban

## Quick answers

- Where is Mukwe?In Kavango East Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Mukwe?29,965 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mukwe?About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mukwe?About 5.4 people per km²
- What borders Mukwe?Kongola and Ndiyona
- What is there to see in Mukwe?Baobab, Buffalo Tourist Reception & Management Station, Fallen Tree, Mahango Game Reserve
- What time zone is Mukwe in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mukwe?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Mukwe?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mukwe?67 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mukwe?Settlements lie between 979 m and 1,076 m
- What is the best time to visit Mukwe?February to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mukwe?Andara Catholic Hospital, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mukwe?Engen, about 22 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mukwe?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mukwe?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mukwe?NA0505 (OCHA common operational dataset)