# Epupa Constituency, Kunene Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/epupa/ Constituency · Kunene Region # Epupa Epupa is a constituency of Namibia in Kunene Region. It had an estimated **26,756 people** in 2023 on 23,430 km² (about 1.1 per km²). 106 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 26,756people (2023) - 23,430km² - 32mapped services - 1,141 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Epupa? Epupa had an estimated **26,756 people** in 2023 — 21.8% of Kunene Region, 40th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,090 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kunene Region figure of 976). Spread over 23,430 km², that is about **1.1 people per km²**, 83rd of 107 constituencies. 51.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 14 years (it is 20 across Kunene Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 128 children and older people. 0–4 ****5,349** 5–9 ****4,899** 10–14 ****3,533** 15–19 ****2,484** 20–24 ****1,790** 25–29 ****1,586** 30–34 ****1,284** 35–39 ****1,149** 40–44 ****910** 45–49 ****740** 50–54 ****667** 55–59 ****590** 60–64 ****546** 65–69 ****551** 70–74 ****281** 75–79 ****202** 80+ ****195** 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 Epupa? Epupa lies in [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 2 other constituencies: [Opuwo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/opuwo/) and [Ruacana](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/ruacana/). By area it is the 11th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 20.3% of [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/). The centre of Epupa is about 710 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 113 km from Opuwo, the main town of Kunene Region. The centre point is at 17.4820° S, 12.9674° 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 Epupa OpenStreetMap lists 20 named sights in Epupa: 9 nature reserves; 7 viewpoints; 1 memorial; 1 attraction; 1 waterfall; 1 museum. - Ovahimba Living Museum · museum - Quedas do Monte Negro · waterfall - Epupa Communal Conservancy · nature reserve - Etanga Conservancy · nature reserve - Kunene River Conservancy · nature reserve - Okanguati Conservancy · nature reserve - Ombazu Conservancy · nature reserve - Ombombo Conservancy · nature reserve - Orupembe Conservancy · nature reserve - Otjitanda Conservancy · nature reserve - Uukolonkadhi-Ruacana Conservancy · nature reserve - Hartmann valley · viewpoint - Kunene Rapids · viewpoint - Kunene River View · viewpoint - Oiwo Canyon Viewpoint · viewpoint - Ondorusu Waterfall · viewpoint - Upper Viewpoint · viewpoint - Van Zyls Pass · viewpoint - Epupa Falls · attraction - Dorsland Trekkers Monument · memorial 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: Epupa - 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 - Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ) · Moçâmedes262 km - Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD) · Lubango292 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:28) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 07:35, sunset around 18:40). 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 Epupa Open gazetteers list **106 villages, towns and localities** in Epupa. The largest with a recorded population: Okanguati (856). Settlements here lie between about 232 m and 1,529 m above sea level (median 1,141 m). - Ehomba - Ekambo - Embwende - Epupa - Etanga - Etengwa - Etoto - Ezorotuuo - Obivango - Ohamaremba - Ohandungu - Oheuva - Ohongondjanambari - Okaharaanandjara - Okahozu - Okakuyu - Okamwe - Okandaurie - Okanguati - Okaoraore - Okapaizirwa - Okapara - Okapawe - Okatapati - Okatjimbombo - Okauapehuri - Okauwa - Okavandje - Okazorwe - Okohonga - Okombambi - Okombambu - Okovihona - Okozondsuwoine - Omabzu - Omahokwa - Omauwa - Ombahu - Ombaravera - Ombawe - Ombepera - Ombirisazu - Ombivango - Omingondo - Omirora - Omuangete - Omuatjivingo - Omuhanguzi - Omuhonga - Omuhongo - Omukazeza - Omukurukaze - Omungwindi - Omuramba - Ondauka - Ondjombo - Ondonga - Ondova - Ongonga - Onungurura - Onvinjange - Onyungurura - Onywaa - Oozonduwombe - Orjimbarombonga - Orokakaru - Orokatuwo - Orotjitombo - Oruhona - Orumwe - Oruseu - Orutanda - Oruwondo - Oruyombo - Oryeheke - Osongunde - Osyaa - Otengua - Otjaparakaha - Otjihaa - Otjihandjavero - Otjihende - Otjijandjasemo - Otjikoyo - Otjikusina - Otjinhungwa - Otjipemba - Otjirova - Otjirumbu - Otjitanda - Otjitanga - Otjiunaune - Otjivakuanda - Otjiyandjasemo - Otjomuru - Otsinungwa - Otwazuma - Otyoyononoka - Oukongo - Ovivera - Owareva - Owatjipaue - Owatjipawe - Owatupanda - Owomirore - Swartbooisdrift 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 Epupa Named natural and historic features inside Epupa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 19 mountains; 1 hill; 1 mountain pass; 1 valley. - Otjindu · 1,993 m - Ombundje · 1,871 m - Okakora · 1,819 m - Onyarakaha · 1,809 m - Omunhonga · 1,732 m - Okamanga · 1,685 m - Otjivize · 1,576 m - Otjombuhana · 1,561 m - Ondjamu · 1,372 m - Ekoto · 1,366 m - Olukolo · 1,340 m - Otjihipa · 1,329 m - Jordanhöhe · 1,293 m - Omahohona · 1,277 m - Kunenestein · 1,167 m - Omazorowe · 1,166 m - Omaheva · 1,116 m - Ondonga · 1,091 m - Dreizackberge · 904 m - Ongeama · 698 m - Van Zyl’s Pass · 668 m - Marienfluss · 553 m ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Okanguati Air Strip - 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 Epupa and the best time to visit In Epupa, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C). About 538 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (147 mm) and the driest Jun (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to January**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 24 111 Feb 24 132 Mar 23 147 Apr 23 35 May 21 2 Jun 18 0 Jul 18 0 Aug 21 0 Sep 24 1 Oct 26 15 Nov 26 41 Dec 25 55 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Epupa Need Nearest mapped Distance School Otjitanda Primary School · Epupa 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.62813&mlon=12.84684#map=17/-17.62813/12.84684) Police station NAMPOL · Epupa 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.43400&mlon=13.27130#map=17/-17.43400/13.27130) 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 Epupa Places mapped inside Epupa in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels6 - Schools23 - Police stations2 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 Kunene Region - Kamanjab - Khorixas - Opuwo - Outjo - Sesfontein ## Quick answers - Where is Epupa?In Kunene Region, Namibia - What is the population of Epupa?26,756 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Epupa?About 14 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Epupa?About 1.1 people per km² - What borders Epupa?Opuwo and Ruacana - What is there to see in Epupa?Dorsland Trekkers Monument, Epupa Communal Conservancy, Epupa Falls, Etanga Conservancy - What time zone is Epupa in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Epupa?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Epupa?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Epupa?106 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Epupa?Settlements lie between 232 m and 1,529 m - What is the highest point in Epupa?Otjindu (1,993 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Epupa?April to January - How many petrol pumps are in Epupa?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Epupa?NA0701 (OCHA common operational dataset)