# Windhoek Rural Constituency, Khomas Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/

Constituency · Khomas Region 

# Windhoek Rural

Windhoek Rural is a constituency of Namibia in Khomas Region. It had an estimated **26,489 people** in 2023 on 36,464 km² (about 0.7 per km²). 176 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 174 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 26,489people (2023)
- 36,464km²
- 174mapped services
- 1,630 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Windhoek Rural?

Windhoek Rural had an estimated **26,489 people** in 2023 — 4.8% of Khomas Region, 42nd of 107 constituencies. There are 823 women for every 1,000 men (below the Khomas Region figure of 989). Spread over 36,464 km², that is about **0.7 people per km²**, 90th of 107 constituencies.

28.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 26 across Khomas Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,697**

5–9 ****2,479**

10–14 ****2,354**

15–19 ****2,016**

20–24 ****2,168**

25–29 ****2,252**

30–34 ****2,133**

35–39 ****1,981**

40–44 ****1,984**

45–49 ****1,621**

50–54 ****1,573**

55–59 ****1,189**

60–64 ****853**

65–69 ****504**

70–74 ****355**

75–79 ****212**

80+ ****118**

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 Windhoek Rural?

Windhoek Rural lies in [Khomas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 20 other constituencies: [Aminius](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/aminius/), [Arandis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/arandis/), [Gibeon](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/gibeon/), [Gobabis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/gobabis/), [Karibib](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/karibib/), [Katutura East](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/katutura-east/), [Khomasdal North](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/khomasdal-north/), [Mariental Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/mariental-rural/), [Moses Garoeb](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/moses-garoeb/), [Okahandja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okahandja/), [Okarukambe (Steinhausen)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/okarukambe-steinhausen/), [Omatako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/), [Rehoboth Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/rehoboth-rural/), [Rehoboth Urban East](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/rehoboth-urban-east/), [Rehoboth Urban West](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/rehoboth-urban-west/), [Samora Machel (Wanaheda)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/samora-machel-wanaheda/), [Tobias Hainyeko](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/tobias-hainyeko/), [Walvis Bay Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/walvis-bay-rural/), [Windhoek East](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-east/) and [Windhoek West](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-west/). By area it is the 6th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 98.7% of [Khomas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/). The centre of Windhoek Rural is about 39 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 22.9095° S, 17.0930° 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 Windhoek Rural

OpenStreetMap lists 36 named sights in Windhoek Rural: 14 viewpoints; 13 attractions; 5 nature reserves; 1 archaeological site; 1 cave; 1 castle or fort; 1 ruins.

- paintings · archaeological site
- Eros Feste · castle or fort
- ARU Private Wildlife Reserve · nature reserve
- Daan Viljoen Game Park · nature reserve
- Five Points · nature reserve
- Nǀa’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Rooiklip Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Astro-deepsky viewpoint · viewpoint
- Big Euphorbia virosa · viewpoint
- Bosua Pass · viewpoint
- Gamsbergpass · viewpoint
- Gaub View · viewpoint
- Kupferberg Pass · viewpoint
- Lion King · viewpoint
- Panoramablick · viewpoint
- Rehoboth Pass · viewpoint
- Rooisand Sundowner Place · viewpoint
- Schöne Aussicht · viewpoint
- Spreetshoogte Pass · viewpoint
- Sundowner place · viewpoint
- Walter Point · viewpoint
- Arnhem Cave · attraction
- Bathtub · attraction
- Bergkristalle · attraction
- Bergkristalle · attraction
- Big Quiver Tree · attraction
- Big Sterculia · attraction
- Bushman painting · attraction
- Leopard Cave · attraction
- Leopardenhöhle · attraction

…and 6 more.

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: Windhoek Rural

- 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) · Windhoek34 km
- Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek62 km

### Nearest railway station

Omeya (Windhoek Rural), about 7.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 06:00) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:13).

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 Windhoek Rural

Open gazetteers list **176 villages, towns and localities** in Windhoek Rural. The largest with a recorded population: Groot Aub (3,452). Settlements here lie between about 755 m and 1,961 m above sea level (median 1,630 m).

- Achab
- Aida
- Alt-Seeis
- Arbeidsgenot
- Aris
- Arizona
- Aurora
- Behr
- Berghof
- Bergveld
- Bethlehem
- Binsenheim
- Bloukrans
- Blouputz
- Bodenhausen
- Bonna
- Brack
- Brack Oos
- Brakwater
- Brigadoon
- Camp Gecko
- Cha-re
- Chaibis
- Chausib
- Claratal
- Coas
- Constantia
- Corona
- Crinium Lake Estate
- Dagbreek No 1
- Danigas
- Diepkuil
- Diepputz
- Direlis
- Donkerhoek
- Donkersan
- Dordabis
- Dornbaum
- Döbra
- Eisgaubib
- Elim
- Elisenheim
- Elizenhöhe
- Eorondemba
- Eros
- Erospark
- Falena
- Finkenstein Manor
- Finkenstein Village
- Friedental
- Gamsberg
- Gamsberg Research Station
- Garib
- Garib Ost
- Gocheganas
- Groot Aub
- Guisis
- Göllschau
- Hakos
- Hamis
- Haris
- Harmony Mountain Village
- Hartelust
- Hatsamas
- Hatsamas West
- Hefner
- Heimat
- Helen
- Heusis
- Hoffnung
- Hohenheim
- Hopefield
- Ibenstein
- Isabis
- Kalkbrak
- Kanubeb
- Kanubeb Oos
- Karanab
- Kareeboomvlei
- Karuchab
- Keibeb
- Kelpie
- Kleepforte
- Klein Aub
- Klein Bergveld
- Klein Chausib
- Klein Nauas
- Kleinsiedlung
- Koam
- Koanus
- Koireb
- Koperberg
- Koppies
- Kos
- Kransneus
- Kromhoek
- Krumneck
- Kuisebpos
- Kwakwas
- Lichtenstein Mitte
- MIX informal settlement
- Mahonda
- Malabar
- Mecklenburg
- Melkpos
- Middelhof
- Middelpos
- MountainView Estate
- Naos
- Nauchas
- Neudam
- Neuheusis
- Niedersachsen
- Nina
- Northern Industrial
- Oamites
- Oamities
- Oase
- Okanjanga
- Okapanje
- Okuje
- Old Rostock Farmhouse
- Omeya
- Omunjereke
- Ondahaka
- Onganja
- Ongombo West
- Ongord Gotjari
- Otjihaenena
- Otjihase
- Otjikundua
- Otjimukona
- Otjiva
- Otjivera Sud
- Otongovi
- Parkland
- Philadelphia
- Picadilly
- Platsand
- Portsmut
- Prospect
- Rheinplatz
- Richthofen
- Rooiklip
- Rostock
- Rostock Ritz
- Samara
- Schlesien
- Seeis
- Silversand
- Solitaire
- Spaarwater
- Stanley
- Stinkwater
- Straussfeld
- Swartkrans
- Tantus
- Tara
- Tinkeringheib
- Tinkie
- Tranquility Nature Estate
- Tweekoppies
- Usambara
- Valencia
- Valhalla
- Van Wyk
- Verdruk
- Verdwaal
- Voigtland
- Volmoed
- Vrederus
- Weenen
- Welgemoed
- Willemshof
- Witberg
- Ziveli Village

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 Windhoek Rural

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

### Water

4 reservoirs and tanks; 3 rivers and streams; 1 dam.

- Belleroderivier
- Friedenau Dam
- Gatdam
- Hoffnung Dam
- Kubitsaas Dam
- Kuruma
- Otjivero Dam
- Seeis

### Hills and mountains

108 mountains; 25 hills; 5 peaks; 5 mountain passes.

- Moltkeblick · 2,471 m
- Auas · 2,398 m
- Oorlogstein · 2,391 m
- Bismarckfelsen · 2,371 m
- Gamsberg · 2,343 m
- Klein Gamsberg · 2,343 m
- Grossherzog Friedrich Berg · 2,325 m
- Auasende · 2,306 m
- Liebenstein · 2,284 m
- Ziegenrucken · 2,246 m
- Hoher Schein · 2,231 m
- Billstein · 2,206 m
- Schwarzkopf · 2,189 m
- Schildkrötenberg · 2,179 m
- Langer Rücken · 2,173 m
- Sternberg · 2,152 m
- Gauchab · 2,146 m
- Ludwigkop · 2,125 m
- Charlottenberg · 2,118 m
- Wachter · 2,097 m
- Hamisberg · 2,095 m
- Baumhohe · 2,069 m
- Lichtenstein · 2,064 m
- Rosaberg · 2,052 m

…and 119 more.

### Forests and nature

1 wildlife reserve; 1 park.

- Daan Viljoen Game Park
- Smoky Mountain Game Reserve

### Getting around

12 airfields; 2 railway stations; 1 airport.

- Bauf
- Dairy
- Friedrichsruh North
- Hatsamas
- Isabis
- Kleeberge
- Louwater
- Mecklenburg
- Neudamm
- Oanob
- Rehoboth
- Schoongelegen
- Swartfontein
- Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Windhoek Railway Station

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 Windhoek Rural and the best time to visit

In Windhoek Rural, the warmest month is Jan (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 343 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (80 mm) and the driest Aug (0 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 80 

Feb 23 75 

Mar 22 60 

Apr 19 44 

May 16 4 

Jun 12 1 

Jul 12 1 

Aug 15 0 

Sep 19 3 

Oct 22 12 

Nov 23 23 

Dec 24 41 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Windhoek Rural

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Lady Pohamba Private Hospital · Windhoek East 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.62201&mlon=17.09534#map=17/-22.62201/17.09534) 

Bank FNB · Windhoek West 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.62095&mlon=17.08021#map=17/-22.62095/17.08021) 

ATM Bank Windhoek · Windhoek West 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.61010&mlon=17.07165#map=17/-22.61010/17.07165) 

Petrol pump Windhoek Fuel Centre · Windhoek West 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.61681&mlon=17.08463#map=17/-22.61681/17.08463) 

Hotel Out of Nature Country Lodge · Windhoek Rural 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.84839&mlon=17.11524#map=17/-22.84839/17.11524) 

Mall Hilltop Village · Windhoek East 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.62153&mlon=17.09340#map=17/-22.62153/17.09340) 

School Petrus Adams Primary School · Windhoek Rural 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.94074&mlon=17.20121#map=17/-22.94074/17.20121) 

College Israel Patrick Iyambo Police College · Windhoek East 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.61501&mlon=17.09297#map=17/-22.61501/17.09297) 

Police station Groot Aub Police Station · Windhoek Rural 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-22.94456&mlon=17.19910#map=17/-22.94456/17.19910) 

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 Windhoek Rural

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels97
- Shopping malls3
- Schools17
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants23
- Police stations8
- Dental clinics2

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
- Samora Machel (Wanaheda)
- Tobias Hainyeko
- Windhoek East
- Windhoek West

## Quick answers

- Where is Windhoek Rural?In Khomas Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Windhoek Rural?26,489 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Windhoek Rural?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Windhoek Rural?About 0.7 people per km²
- What borders Windhoek Rural?Aminius, Arandis, Gibeon, Gobabis, Karibib, Katutura East, Khomasdal North, Mariental Rural, Moses Garoeb, Okahandja, Okarukambe (Steinhausen), Omatako, Rehoboth Rural, Rehoboth Urban East, Rehoboth Urban West, Samora Machel (Wanaheda), Tobias Hainyeko, Walvis Bay Rural, Windhoek East and Windhoek West
- What is there to see in Windhoek Rural?ARU Private Wildlife Reserve, Arnhem Cave, Astro-deepsky viewpoint, Bathtub
- What time zone is Windhoek Rural in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Windhoek Rural?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Windhoek Rural?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Windhoek Rural?176 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Windhoek Rural?Settlements lie between 755 m and 1,961 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Windhoek Rural?4 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Windhoek Rural?Moltkeblick (2,471 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Windhoek Rural?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Windhoek Rural?Lady Pohamba Private Hospital, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Windhoek Rural?FNB, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Windhoek Rural?Bank Windhoek, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Windhoek Rural?Windhoek Fuel Centre, about 33 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Windhoek Rural?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Windhoek Rural?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Windhoek Rural?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Windhoek Rural?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Windhoek Rural?NA0608 (OCHA common operational dataset)