# Samora Machel (Wanaheda) Constituency, Khomas Region > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/samora-machel-wanaheda/ Constituency · Khomas Region # Samora Machel (Wanaheda) Samora Machel (Wanaheda) is a constituency of Namibia in Khomas Region. It had an estimated **99,650 people** in 2023 on 19 km² (about 5,185 per km²). 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 39 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 99,650people (2023) - 19.2km² - 39mapped services - 1,594 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)? Samora Machel (Wanaheda) had an estimated **99,650 people** in 2023 — 18.2% of Khomas Region, the most populous of 107 constituencies. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (above the Khomas Region figure of 989). Spread over 19 km², that is about **5,185 people per km²**, 4th of 107 constituencies. 27.0% of people are children under 15 and 0.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 26 across Khomas Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 38 children and older people. 0–4 ****10,212** 5–9 ****8,429** 10–14 ****8,263** 15–19 ****8,805** 20–24 ****13,947** 25–29 ****13,177** 30–34 ****11,227** 35–39 ****8,013** 40–44 ****6,219** 45–49 ****4,564** 50–54 ****3,218** 55–59 ****1,992** 60–64 ****846** 65–69 ****330** 70–74 ****185** 75–79 ****124** 80+ ****99** 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 Samora Machel (Wanaheda)? Samora Machel (Wanaheda) lies in [Khomas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [John Pandeni (Soweto)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/john-pandeni-soweto/), [Khomasdal North](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/khomasdal-north/), [Moses Garoeb](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/moses-garoeb/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 101st largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 0.1% of [Khomas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/). The centre of Samora Machel (Wanaheda) is about 9.5 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 22.5109° S, 17.0071° 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 Samora Machel (Wanaheda) ### Nearby, outside Samora Machel (Wanaheda) - Daan Viljoen Game Park · nature reserve, Windhoek Rural5.1 km - John Muafangejo Art Centre · gallery, Katutura East6.2 km - Dorado Viewpoint · viewpoint, Windhoek West8.5 km - TransNamib Railway Museum · museum, Windhoek West9.3 km - Historical Locomotive · monument, Windhoek West9.4 km - Garden of Remembrance · memorial, Windhoek West9.4 km - Old Location · museum, Windhoek West9.7 km - Kaiserl. Landesvermessung · attraction, Windhoek East9.8 km - Namibia Arts Association · gallery, Windhoek East9.8 km - Kudu Monument · memorial, Windhoek East9.8 km - The Project Room · gallery, Windhoek East9.8 km - Oudstryder Monument · memorial, Windhoek West9.8 km 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: Samora Machel (Wanaheda) - 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 - Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek13 km - Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek48 km ### Nearest railway station Windhoek (Windhoek West), about 9.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:14). 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 Samora Machel (Wanaheda) Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Samora Machel (Wanaheda). Settlements here lie between about 1,579 m and 1,594 m above sea level (median 1,594 m). - Big Bend - Goreangab - Goreangab Dam - Greenwell Matongo - Havana - Informal Settlements - Wanaheda 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 Samora Machel (Wanaheda) Named natural and historic features inside Samora Machel (Wanaheda), from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank. - Goreangab Dam 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 Samora Machel (Wanaheda) and the best time to visit In Samora Machel (Wanaheda), the warmest month is Dec (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 442 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (91 mm) and the driest Jul (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 90 Feb 23 91 Mar 22 84 Apr 19 57 May 16 6 Jun 12 2 Jul 12 1 Aug 15 1 Sep 20 4 Oct 22 20 Nov 23 34 Dec 24 53 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Samora Machel (Wanaheda) Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital D n H medical clinic · Moses Garoeb 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.50958&mlon=17.02329#map=17/-22.50958/17.02329) Bank Standard Bank · Samora Machel (Wanaheda) 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.52390&mlon=17.02723#map=17/-22.52390/17.02723) ATM FNB · Khomasdal North 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.54168&mlon=17.04896#map=17/-22.54168/17.04896) Petrol pump Shell Fuel Station Eveline Street · Samora Machel (Wanaheda) 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.51416&mlon=17.02442#map=17/-22.51416/17.02442) Hotel Hasherina's Guest Room · Samora Machel (Wanaheda) 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.51616&mlon=17.01865#map=17/-22.51616/17.01865) Mall Goreangab Mall · Samora Machel (Wanaheda) 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.52080&mlon=17.01803#map=17/-22.52080/17.01803) School Havana Primary School · Samora Machel (Wanaheda) 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.50343&mlon=17.01487#map=17/-22.50343/17.01487) College Windhoek Vocational Training Centre · Windhoek West 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.55241&mlon=17.04800#map=17/-22.55241/17.04800) Police station Greenwell Matongo Sub-Police Station · Samora Machel (Wanaheda) 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.51868&mlon=17.02286#map=17/-22.51868/17.02286) 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 Samora Machel (Wanaheda) Places mapped inside Samora Machel (Wanaheda) in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels3 - Shopping malls1 - Schools9 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants15 - Police stations3 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 Khomas Region - John Pandeni (Soweto) - Katutura Central - Katutura East - Khomasdal North - Moses Garoeb - Tobias Hainyeko - Windhoek East - Windhoek Rural - Windhoek West ## Quick answers - Where is Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?In Khomas Region, Namibia - What is the population of Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?99,650 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?About 5,185 people per km² - What borders Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?John Pandeni (Soweto), Khomasdal North, Moses Garoeb and Windhoek Rural - What is there to see in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?Daan Viljoen Game Park, John Muafangejo Art Centre, Dorado Viewpoint, TransNamib Railway Museum - What time zone is Samora Machel (Wanaheda) in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?Settlements lie between 1,579 m and 1,594 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?1 named in GeoNames - What is the best time to visit Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?D n H medical clinic, about 1.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?Standard Bank, about 2.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?FNB, about 5.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?Shell Fuel Station Eveline Street, about 1.8 km from the centre - How many banks are in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Samora Machel (Wanaheda)?NA0606 (OCHA common operational dataset)