# Kunene Region, Namibia – Constituencies, Population & Map

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Region · Namibia 

# Kunene Region

Kunene Region is a region of Namibia. It had an estimated **122,748 people** in 2023 on 115,274 km² (about 1.1 per km²). Its main town is Opuwo. It is divided into 6 constituencies. 287 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 252 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 122,748people (2023)
- 115,274km²
- 6constituencies
- 252mapped services

## How many people live in Kunene Region?

Kunene Region had an estimated **122,748 people** in 2023 — 4.4% of Namibia, 9th of 14 regions. There are 976 women for every 1,000 men (below the Namibia figure of 1,038). Spread over 115,274 km², that is about **1.1 people per km²**, 12th of 14 regions.

40.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 23 across Namibia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****18,129**

5–9 ****17,602**

10–14 ****13,871**

15–19 ****11,705**

20–24 ****9,856**

25–29 ****9,015**

30–34 ****8,339**

35–39 ****6,956**

40–44 ****6,039**

45–49 ****5,081**

50–54 ****4,557**

55–59 ****3,614**

60–64 ****2,993**

65–69 ****2,102**

70–74 ****1,296**

75–79 ****874**

80+ ****719**

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 Kunene Region?

Kunene Region lies in [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 5 other regions: [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/), [Oshana Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/), [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/) and [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 14 regions in Namibia. It covers 14.0% of [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). The centre of Kunene Region is about 540 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 19.0768° S, 13.4587° 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 Kunene Region

OpenStreetMap lists 138 named sights in Kunene Region: 55 nature reserves; 34 attractions; 30 viewpoints; 7 museums; 3 memorials; 3 waterfalls; 3 ruins; 1 archaeological site; 1 beach; 1 castle or fort.

- Ancient Damari Museum · museum
- Damara Culture Museum · museum
- Damara Living Museum · museum
- Franke-Haus-Museum · museum
- Omapaha Himba Village · museum
- Opuwo Cultural Centre · museum
- Ovahimba Living Museum · museum
- Twyfelfontein Rock Engraving · archaeological site
- Fort Sesfontein · castle or fort
- Ongongo Falls · waterfall
- Quedas do Monte Negro · waterfall
- rhino waser · waterfall
- //Audi · nature reserve
- //Huab Conservancy · nature reserve
- Anabeb Conservancy · nature reserve
- Doro !nawas Area1 Conservancy · nature reserve
- Doro !nawas Area2 Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ehi-Rovipuka Conservancy · nature reserve
- Epupa Communal Conservancy · nature reserve
- Etanga Conservancy · nature reserve
- Etosha Height Private Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Hobatere Concession · nature reserve
- Kunene River Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ohorongo Private Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Okanguati Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okangundumba Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okatjandja Kozomenje Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okondjombo Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okongoro Conservancy · nature reserve
- Omatendeka Conservancy · nature reserve

…and 108 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: Kunene 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

- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa295 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:36, sunset around 18:35).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:40 19:49 13.2 h 

Feb 06:58 19:42 12.7 h 

Mar 07:08 19:22 12.2 h 

Apr 07:16 18:56 11.7 h 

May 07:25 18:39 11.2 h 

Jun 07:36 18:35 11.0 h 

Jul 07:39 18:44 11.1 h 

Aug 07:27 18:54 11.4 h 

Sep 07:02 19:00 12.0 h 

Oct 06:36 19:06 12.5 h 

Nov 06:21 19:21 13.0 h 

Dec 06:23 19:39 13.3 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 Kunene Region

Constituency People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Opuwo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/opuwo/) 39,705 1.5 25,758 99 50 

[Epupa](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/epupa/) 26,756 1.1 23,430 106 32 

[Outjo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/outjo/) 19,018 2.5 7,466 2 56 

[Khorixas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/khorixas/) 14,824 0.7 21,309 50 32 

[Kamanjab](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/kamanjab/) 12,321 0.7 17,117 12 52 

[Sesfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/sesfontein/) 10,124 0.5 20,193 23 30 

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 Kunene Region

Open gazetteers list **287 villages, towns and localities** in Kunene Region. The largest with a recorded population: Khorixas (12,021), Outjo (10,009), Opuwo (9,075), Kamanjab (2,127), Sesfontein (1,088) and Okanguati (856). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 1,617 m above sea level (median 1,102 m).

- Anabeb
- Anixab
- Anker
- Arbeidsgenot
- Arendsnes
- Autsuab
- Bam se Pos
- Belmont
- Bergisg
- Bergsig
- Bertram
- Blaauwpoort
- Bloemhof
- Boesmanspan
- Boskop
- Condor
- Dagbreek
- De Riet
- Dimab Farm
- Ehomba
- Ekambo
- Ekango
- Embwende
- Epupa
- Ermo
- Erwee
- Estorff
- Etanga
- Etengwa
- Etoshapoort
- Etoto
- Ezorotuuo
- Florida
- Fonteine
- Fransfontein
- Garettespos
- Geibigeb
- Grootberg
- Hamutenja
- Hazeldene
- Heinrichsvelde
- Hou Moed
- Irene
- Juriesdraai
- Kakatswa Onguati
- Kalkbron
- Kamanjab
- Kaned se Pos
- Kaoko Otavi
- Katjiuru
- Khorixas
- Khorogaeis
- Khosapos
- Khowarib
- Konobpos
- Kowares
- Lusberg
- Mahlzeit
- Mesepotamie
- Mopane Pos
- Moreson
- Möwe Bay
- Narachaamspos
- Navarre
- Nooitgedacht
- Nungubais
- Oas
- Obivango
- Ohamaremba
- Ohandungu
- Oheuva
- Ohinakawe
- Ohohorwa
- Ohongondjanambari
- Okaanga
- Okaaruu
- Okaharaanandjara
- Okahirongo
- Okahodhu
- Okahororwa
- Okahozu
- Okahwa
- Okakuara
- Okakuyu
- Okalindi-Komutati
- Okambaramba
- Okambe-Odombo
- Okamborombonga
- Okambwarongo
- Okamwe
- Okanamuva
- Okanandjoze
- Okandaurie
- Okandjombe
- Okandjombo
- Okanguati
- Okaoraore
- Okaozuvare
- Okapaizirwa
- Okapara
- Okapawe
- Okapoko
- Okarikwa
- Okarumbu
- Okatapati
- Okatjangee
- Okatjimbombo
- Okatjovandu
- Okauapehuri
- Okauwa
- Okavandje
- Okavare
- Okazorwe
- Okohonga
- Okomaruru
- Okombambi
- Okombambu
- Okomutati
- Okongutirwa
- Okonjota
- Okorosava
- Okotjitenda
- Okovihona
- Okozondsuwoine
- Okozongoro
- Okozongwehe
- Okozoserandu
- Olifantsput Pos
- Omabzu
- Omahokwa
- Omanye
- Omao
- Omao 2
- Omatapati
- Omauwa
- Ombahe Yakako
- Ombahu
- Ombaravera
- Ombawe
- Ombepera
- Ombirisazu
- Ombivango
- Ombombo
- Omingondo
- Omirora
- Omitumbirua
- Omuangete
- Omuatjivingo
- Omuhanguzi
- Omuhiva
- Omuhonga
- Omuhongo
- Omukazeza
- Omukurukaze
- Omungunda
- Omungwindi
- Omunwandjai
- Omuramba
- Omusaona Himba Village
- Omwe
- Ondauka
- Ondera
- Ondiea
- Ondjombo
- Ondole
- Ondonga
- Ondova
- Ongango
- Ongonga
- Ongongo
- Onguati
- Onungurura
- Onverwag
- Onvinjange
- Onyungurura
- Onywaa
- Oozonduwombe
- Opuwo
- Orjimbarombonga
- Orokakaru
- Orokatundu
- Orokatuwo
- Oromauwa Cattle Post
- Orongoto
- Orotjitombo
- Oruhona
- Orukwapa
- Orumana
- Orumwe
- Orupembe
- Oruseu
- Orutanda
- Oruvandjai
- Oruwondo
- Oruyombo
- Oryeheke
- Osongunde
- Osonhaui
- Osyaa
- Otengua
- Otivare
- Otjahorowara
- Otjamutirika
- Otjaparakaha
- Otjapitjapi
- Otjerunda
- Otjihaa
- Otjihandjavero
- Otjihende
- Otjijandjasemo
- Otjikarare
- Otjikondavirongo
- Otjikondo
- Otjikongoi
- Otjikoyo
- Otjikusina
- Otjikwiyu
- Otjinanwa
- Otjinhungwa
- Otjiomatemba
- Otjiorongwari
- Otjipemba
- Otjipembahi
- Otjirareni
- Otjirova
- Otjirumbu
- Otjisakumuka
- Otjitanda
- Otjitanga
- Otjitati
- Otjitoko
- Otjitunduwa
- Otjiu
- Otjiunaune
- Otjivakuanda
- Otjivero
- Otjiwarongo
- Otjiyandjasemo
- Otjizeka
- Otjokavare
- Otjomaoru
- Otjomatemba
- Otjomumbonde
- Otjomuru
- Otjondeka
- Otjongava
- Otjorungondo
- Otjouye
- Otjozongombe
- Otsinungwa
- Otuwero
- Otwani
- Otwazuma
- Otyoyononoka
- Oukongo
- Oute
- Outjo
- Ovihende
- Ovivera
- Owareva
- Owatjipaue
- Owatjipawe
- Owatupanda
- Owomirore
- Ozombari
- Ozongaka
- Ozongunda
- Palm
- Petrusfontein se Pos
- Puros
- Purros
- Rooiberg
- Rooiberg se Pos
- Saulstraat
- Sesfontein
- Smalruggens
- Sorris-Sorris
- Spitskop Pos
- Springbokvlakte
- Swartbooisdrift
- Terra Mea
- Tomakas
- Toscanni
- Tsavises
- Tussenbly
- Warmquelle
- Waterbron

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 Kunene Region

Named natural and historic features inside Kunene Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- Purves

### Coast and islands

3 headlands.

- Dune Point
- Möwe Point
- Palgrave Point

### Hills and mountains

49 mountains; 10 hills; 3 valleys; 2 mountain passes.

- Otjindu · 1,993 m
- Ombundje · 1,871 m
- Okakora · 1,819 m
- Onyarakaha · 1,809 m
- Omunhonga · 1,732 m
- Fahle Kuppen · 1,729 m
- Okamanga · 1,685 m
- Ohauwa · 1,682 m
- Neinsberg · 1,654 m
- Kranz Kuppen · 1,633 m
- Grootberg · 1,629 m
- Kameelberg · 1,617 m
- Otjivize · 1,576 m
- Otjombuhana · 1,561 m
- Loskop · 1,420 m
- Palmkop · 1,412 m
- Ondjamu · 1,372 m
- Ekoto · 1,366 m
- Vaalberg · 1,363 m
- Blouberg · 1,349 m
- Robbie’s Pass · 1,349 m
- Olukolo · 1,340 m
- Otjihipa · 1,329 m
- Ganobkop · 1,323 m

…and 40 more.

### Forests and nature

2 wildlife reserves; 1 nature reserve; 1 park.

- Ongava Game Reserve
- Skeleton Coast Park
- Torra Conservancy
- Vieranas Safaris

### History

1 ruin; 1 ancient site.

- Palmwag Ruin
- Twyfelfontein

### Getting around

11 airfields; 3 airports.

- Cdm Field 2
- Cuaf
- Damaraland Camp
- Doro Nawas
- Gross Tsaub
- Kamanjab
- Khorixas East
- Okanguati Air Strip
- Ongava
- Opuwo
- Otjikondo
- Outjo
- Saint Michael
- Swartbooisdrift

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 Kunene Region and the best time to visit

In Kunene Region, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 307 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (90 mm) and the driest Jun (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 69 

Feb 24 90 

Mar 25 72 

Apr 24 20 

May 22 1 

Jun 19 0 

Jul 19 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 23 1 

Oct 25 4 

Nov 26 21 

Dec 25 30 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Kunene Region

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

- Hospitals11
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps24
- Hotels109
- Shopping malls6
- Schools68
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants12
- Police stations12
- Dental clinics1

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 Kunene Region?In Namibia
- What is the population of Kunene Region?122,748 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kunene Region?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kunene Region?About 1.1 people per km²
- What borders Kunene Region?Erongo Region, Omusati Region, Oshana Region, Oshikoto Region and Otjozondjupa Region
- What is there to see in Kunene Region?"Wondergat" = hole in the ground, //Audi, //Huab Conservancy, Anabeb Conservancy
- What time zone is Kunene Region in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kunene Region?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Kunene Region?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kunene Region?287 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kunene Region?Settlements lie between 1 m and 1,617 m
- What is the highest point in Kunene Region?Otjindu (1,993 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kunene Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Kunene Region?11 mapped
- How many banks are in Kunene Region?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kunene Region?24 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kunene Region?NA07 (OCHA common operational dataset)