# Kavango West Region, Namibia – Constituencies & Population

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

Region · Namibia 

# Kavango West Region

Kavango West Region is a region of Namibia. It had an estimated **84,972 people** in 2023 on 23,091 km² (about 3.7 per km²). Its main town is Nkurenkuru. It is divided into 3 constituencies. 203 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 98 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 84,972people (2023)
- 23,091km²
- 3constituencies
- 98mapped services

## How many people live in Kavango West Region?

Kavango West Region had an estimated **84,972 people** in 2023 — 3.1% of Namibia, 13th of 14 regions. There are 1,099 women for every 1,000 men (above the Namibia figure of 1,038). Spread over 23,091 km², that is about **3.7 people per km²**, 9th of 14 regions.

44.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 23 across Namibia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 95 children and older people.

0–4 ****12,907**

5–9 ****12,777**

10–14 ****12,135**

15–19 ****10,130**

20–24 ****6,473**

25–29 ****5,150**

30–34 ****4,618**

35–39 ****3,684**

40–44 ****3,556**

45–49 ****3,092**

50–54 ****2,659**

55–59 ****1,956**

60–64 ****2,281**

65–69 ****1,411**

70–74 ****1,035**

75–79 ****543**

80+ ****565**

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 West Region?

Kavango West Region lies in [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other regions: [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/), [Ohangwena Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/), [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/) and [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). By area it is the 11th largest of 14 regions in Namibia. It covers 2.8% of [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). The centre of Kavango West Region is about 503 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 18.3278° S, 18.7906° 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 West Region

OpenStreetMap lists 9 named sights in Kavango West Region: 6 attractions; 1 nature reserve; 1 national park; 1 museum.

- Mbunza Living Museum · museum
- Mangetti National Park · national park
- Maurus Nekaro Conservancy · nature reserve
- Boma drink · attraction
- Leopard · attraction
- Middle dam · attraction
- Olifant · attraction
- Vulture · attraction
- Zebra drink · 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 West 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) · Rundu106 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:13, sunset around 18:15).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:20 19:26 13.1 h 

Feb 06:37 19:20 12.7 h 

Mar 06:47 19:01 12.2 h 

Apr 06:54 18:35 11.7 h 

May 07:02 18:18 11.3 h 

Jun 07:13 18:15 11.0 h 

Jul 07:17 18:24 11.1 h 

Aug 07:05 18:33 11.5 h 

Sep 06:41 18:39 12.0 h 

Oct 06:15 18:44 12.5 h 

Nov 06:00 18:58 13.0 h 

Dec 06:03 19:16 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 West Region

Constituency People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Kahenge](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/kahenge/) 30,297 3.5 8,697 71 25 

[Kapako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/kapako/) 29,589 4.8 6,177 60 26 

[Mpungu](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/mpungu/) 25,086 3.1 8,217 76 47 

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 West Region

Open gazetteers list **203 villages, towns and localities** in Kavango West Region. The largest with a recorded population: Nkurenkuru (732). Settlements here lie between about 1,040 m and 1,200 m above sea level (median 1,117 m).

- Bravel
- Bunya
- Cassava
- Cove
- Cuseva
- Cwi
- Dakuwa
- Desi
- Dudu
- Dumsis
- Ehafo
- Ekuli
- Epingiro
- Erango
- Etope lya simpung
- Gava
- Gcagcawe
- Gcaruhwa
- Gcugcuma
- Gcwagi
- Haisisira
- Halili
- Kaakuwa
- Kaguni
- Kahenge
- Kakoro
- Kakunu
- Kakuwa
- Kambumbu
- Kamina
- Kamundi
- Kananana
- Kandimbe
- Kankudi
- Kansukwa
- Kanto
- Kanyikama
- Kanzoni
- Kapako
- Kaparara
- Kapenene
- Kapengwena
- Karangana
- Karayi
- Karo
- Kasara
- Kasima
- Kasimba
- Kasivi
- Kasoro
- Katanda
- Katara
- Katjinakatji
- Katomeno
- Katope
- Katope Komugoro
- Katope-ko-Mbome
- Katwitwi
- Kayeura
- Keni
- Leevi Hakusembe
- Magazaro
- Makambu
- Makena
- Makuzu
- Mamono
- Mangetti
- Manyondo
- Marema
- Masivi
- Matava
- Matendee
- Mavhenge
- Mayara
- Mayenzere
- Mbambi
- Mbango
- Mbeyo
- Mbimbi
- Mbome
- Mbore
- Mbunza
- Mbura
- Mburundu
- Mburuuru
- Mongombi
- Mpanda
- Mpara
- Mpengu
- Mpezu
- Mpora
- Mpoto
- Mpoto Mukukutu
- Mpuku
- Mpuma
- Mpungu
- Mugandwizi
- Muhama
- Muhema
- Mukambo
- Mukata
- Mukundu
- Mundata Kraal
- Mungomba
- Muparara
- Mupini
- Mururani
- Musese
- Musu
- Mutambo
- Mutengo
- Mutjokotjo
- Mutompo
- Muveve
- Naimanya
- Nakazaza
- Namasira
- Nambali
- Nambi
- Namuntuntu
- Nandingwa
- Nangoni
- Nankudu
- Naucova
- Ncamagoro
- Ncara
- Ncarise
- Ncungu
- Ndonga
- Nepara
- Ngandu
- Ngcasawa
- Ngone
- Ngura
- Nkandi
- Nkata
- Nkinka
- Nkonke
- Nkurenkuru
- Nkurungomba
- Nkuruvere
- Nkwizu
- Nsindi
- Nsivi
- Ntara
- Ntaranga
- Nukoka
- Nyege
- Nyenye
- Nzinze
- Oukorodon
- Pandureni
- Pusa
- Rukanko
- Runda
- Rupara
- Rupeho
- Ruuga
- Ruurumwe
- Saigcakate
- Samasira
- Samasore
- Satotwa
- Sau
- Sawato
- Shihepera
- Sigone
- Sihepera
- Sihetekera
- Sihova
- Sikarosompo
- Sikenge
- Sikome
- Sikondo
- Silikunga
- Simanya
- Simnco
- Simwege
- Singuruve
- Siraro
- Sitopogo
- Siudiva
- Siurungu
- Sivara
- Sivaradi 1
- Sivaradi 2
- Siveyo
- Siwi
- Siya
- Suni
- Tjara
- Tondoro
- Tsawatma
- Tsoga
- Tuguva
- Tuhafeni
- Utjiliro
- Wadili
- Wandonga
- Wiwi
- Wizeni
- Yinsu
- Zone

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 Kavango West Region and the best time to visit

In Kavango West Region, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 492 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (135 mm) and the driest Jun (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 26 135 

Feb 25 103 

Mar 25 85 

Apr 23 25 

May 20 1 

Jun 17 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 25 1 

Oct 28 9 

Nov 28 50 

Dec 27 82 

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

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

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

- Hospitals5
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels6
- Shopping malls2
- Schools76
- Colleges and universities1
- Police stations4

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 West Region?In Namibia
- What is the population of Kavango West Region?84,972 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kavango West Region?About 17 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kavango West Region?About 3.7 people per km²
- What borders Kavango West Region?Kavango East Region, Ohangwena Region, Oshikoto Region and Otjozondjupa Region
- What is there to see in Kavango West Region?Boma drink, Leopard, Mangetti National Park, Maurus Nekaro Conservancy
- What time zone is Kavango West Region in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kavango West Region?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Kavango West Region?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kavango West Region?203 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kavango West Region?Settlements lie between 1,040 m and 1,200 m
- What is the best time to visit Kavango West Region?February to September and November to December
- How many hospitals are in Kavango West Region?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Kavango West Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kavango West Region?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kavango West Region?NA14 (OCHA common operational dataset)