# Ndiyona Constituency, Kavango East Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Kavango East Region 

# Ndiyona

Ndiyona is a constituency of Namibia in Kavango East Region. It had an estimated **23,338 people** in 2023 on 8,051 km² (about 2.9 per km²). 58 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 23,338people (2023)
- 8,051km²
- 25mapped services
- 1,055 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ndiyona?

Ndiyona had an estimated **23,338 people** in 2023 — 12.4% of Kavango East Region, 49th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,154 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kavango East Region figure of 1,119). Spread over 8,051 km², that is about **2.9 people per km²**, 72nd of 107 constituencies.

41.3% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% 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 87 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,324**

5–9 ****3,250**

10–14 ****3,059**

15–19 ****2,716**

20–24 ****1,907**

25–29 ****1,738**

30–34 ****1,483**

35–39 ****998**

40–44 ****1,004**

45–49 ****808**

50–54 ****739**

55–59 ****471**

60–64 ****606**

65–69 ****474**

70–74 ****386**

75–79 ****181**

80+ ****194**

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 Ndiyona?

Ndiyona lies in [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 3 other constituencies: [Mashare](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/mashare/), [Mukwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/mukwe/) and [Tsumkwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/tsumkwe/). By area it is the 35th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 31.7% of [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/). The centre of Ndiyona is about 565 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 137 km from Rundu, the main town of Kavango East Region. The centre point is at 18.7754° S, 20.7083° 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 Ndiyona

OpenStreetMap lists 16 named sights in Ndiyona: 10 viewpoints; 4 attractions; 2 nature reserves.

- Khaudum National Park · nature reserve
- Muduva Nyangana Conservancy · nature reserve
- Baikiaea Waterhole · viewpoint
- Burkea Waterhole · viewpoint
- Doringstraat Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dussi Waterhole · viewpoint
- Elandsvlakte · viewpoint
- Khaudum Waterhole · viewpoint
- Leeupan Waterhole · viewpoint
- Omuramba Waterhole · viewpoint
- Tari Kora waterhole · viewpoint
- Tsau Waterhole · viewpoint
- 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: Ndiyona

- 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) · Shakawe127 km
- Rundu Airport (NDU) · Rundu139 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:54) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 18:07).

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 Ndiyona

Open gazetteers list **58 villages, towns and localities** in Ndiyona. The largest with a recorded population: Ndiyona (20,633). Settlements here lie between about 1,016 m and 1,112 m above sea level (median 1,055 m).

- Cakuma
- Cakwe
- Cumuci
- Cwa
- Dancence
- Dosa
- Dumushi
- Gcude
- Guma
- Kadedere
- Kambu
- Kamundema
- Kandenga
- Kandjara
- Kangwenu
- Karakuta
- Karuci
- Katere
- Kaundu Kavambanda
- Korokoko
- Livuyu
- Makando
- Makandu
- Makena
- Mangandu
- Mashivi
- Mayowe
- Mukuvi
- Ncame
- Ndiyona
- Ndonga
- Ndonga Linena
- Nhoma
- Nyangana
- Nyondo
- Rucara
- Shaghaya
- Shakambu Oos
- Shamangomba
- Shamayembe
- Shambahe
- Shamburu
- Shamvura
- Shankara
- Sharuwanda
- Shighuru
- Shinyungwe
- Shipakapaku
- Shipakupaku
- Shishidjo
- Shitemo
- Sigho
- Sikereti
- Tamsu
- Tavauka
- Twitwima
- Uparara
- 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).

## Weather in Ndiyona and the best time to visit

In Ndiyona, 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 (145 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 26 145 

Feb 26 97 

Mar 25 86 

Apr 23 34 

May 20 3 

Jun 17 1 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 24 1 

Oct 28 9 

Nov 28 56 

Dec 27 101 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ndiyona

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Xaudum Lodge · Ndiyona 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.50458&mlon=20.75203#map=17/-18.50458/20.75203) 

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 Ndiyona

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

- Hospitals2
- Hotels5
- Schools17
- 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 Kavango East Region

- Mashare
- Mukwe
- Rundu Rural East
- Rundu Rural West
- Rundu Urban

## Quick answers

- Where is Ndiyona?In Kavango East Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Ndiyona?23,338 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ndiyona?About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ndiyona?About 2.9 people per km²
- What borders Ndiyona?Mashare, Mukwe and Tsumkwe
- What is there to see in Ndiyona?Baikiaea Waterhole, Burkea Waterhole, Doringstraat Waterhole, Dussi Waterhole
- What time zone is Ndiyona in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ndiyona?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Ndiyona?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ndiyona?58 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ndiyona?Settlements lie between 1,016 m and 1,112 m
- What is the best time to visit Ndiyona?February to September and December
- How many hospitals are in Ndiyona?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ndiyona?NA0506 (OCHA common operational dataset)