# Kahenge Constituency, Kavango West Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Kavango West Region 

# Kahenge

Kahenge is a constituency of Namibia in Kavango West Region. It had an estimated **30,297 people** in 2023 on 8,697 km² (about 3.5 per km²). 71 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 25 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 30,297people (2023)
- 8,697km²
- 25mapped services
- 1,110 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kahenge?

Kahenge had an estimated **30,297 people** in 2023 — 35.7% of Kavango West Region, 31st of 107 constituencies. There are 1,117 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kavango West Region figure of 1,099). Spread over 8,697 km², that is about **3.5 people per km²**, 69th of 107 constituencies.

44.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 17 across Kavango West Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 96 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,756**

5–9 ****4,560**

10–14 ****4,242**

15–19 ****3,571**

20–24 ****2,165**

25–29 ****1,771**

30–34 ****1,520**

35–39 ****1,288**

40–44 ****1,348**

45–49 ****1,186**

50–54 ****994**

55–59 ****768**

60–64 ****842**

65–69 ****477**

70–74 ****407**

75–79 ****210**

80+ ****192**

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 Kahenge?

Kahenge lies in [Kavango West Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Grootfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/grootfontein/), [Kapako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/kapako/), [Mpungu](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/mpungu/) and [Tsumkwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/tsumkwe/). By area it is the 32nd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 37.7% of [Kavango West Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/). The centre of Kahenge is about 500 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 86 km from Nkurenkuru, the main town of Kavango West Region. The centre point is at 18.3819° S, 18.8564° 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 Kahenge

OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Kahenge: 6 attractions; 1 nature reserve; 1 national park.

- 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: Kahenge

- 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) · Rundu103 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:13, sunset around 18:15).

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 Kahenge

Open gazetteers list **71 villages, towns and localities** in Kahenge. Settlements here lie between about 1,053 m and 1,200 m above sea level (median 1,110 m).

- Cassava
- Desi
- Ehafo
- Ekuli
- Gcagcawe
- Gcaruhwa
- Gcwagi
- Haisisira
- Kahenge
- Kakoro
- Kakunu
- Kambumbu
- Kananana
- Kandimbe
- Kanto
- Kaparara
- Kapengwena
- Karayi
- Katanda
- Katara
- Katjinakatji
- Katope
- Kayeura
- Mangetti
- Marema
- Matava
- Mayenzere
- Mbango
- Mbome
- Mbura
- Mburuuru
- Mpanda
- Mpara
- Mpengu
- Mpezu
- Mpuku
- Mpuma
- Mugandwizi
- Muhama
- Muhema
- Mururani
- Musese
- Mutjokotjo
- Muveve
- Naimanya
- Nambali
- Nambi
- Nangoni
- Nankudu
- Naucova
- Ncungu
- Ngone
- Nkandi
- Nkonke
- Nsivi
- Ntara
- Nyenye
- Nzinze
- Oukorodon
- Rukanko
- Rupara
- Samasore
- Satotwa
- Sau
- Sikenge
- Sitopogo
- Suni
- Tjara
- Tondoro
- Tsoga
- Wadili

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 Kahenge and the best time to visit

In Kahenge, 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kahenge

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

School Satotwa Primary School · Kahenge 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.40607&mlon=19.04717#map=17/-18.40607/19.04717) 

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 Kahenge

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

- Hospitals2
- Shopping malls1
- Schools21
- 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 West Region

- Kapako
- Mpungu

## Quick answers

- Where is Kahenge?In Kavango West Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Kahenge?30,297 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kahenge?About 17 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kahenge?About 3.5 people per km²
- What borders Kahenge?Grootfontein, Kapako, Mpungu and Tsumkwe
- What is there to see in Kahenge?Boma drink, Leopard, Mangetti National Park, Maurus Nekaro Conservancy
- What time zone is Kahenge in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kahenge?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Kahenge?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kahenge?71 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kahenge?Settlements lie between 1,053 m and 1,200 m
- What is the best time to visit Kahenge?February to September and November to December
- How many hospitals are in Kahenge?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kahenge?NA1401 (OCHA common operational dataset)