# Khorixas Constituency, Kunene Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/khorixas/ Constituency · Kunene Region # Khorixas Khorixas is a constituency of Namibia in Kunene Region. It had an estimated **14,824 people** in 2023 on 21,309 km² (about 0.7 per km²). 50 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 14,824people (2023) - 21,309km² - 32mapped services - 842 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Khorixas? Khorixas had an estimated **14,824 people** in 2023 — 12.1% of Kunene Region, 75th of 107 constituencies. There are 946 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kunene Region figure of 976). Spread over 21,309 km², that is about **0.7 people per km²**, 93rd of 107 constituencies. 34.4% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 20 across Kunene Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,739** 5–9 ****1,849** 10–14 ****1,510** 15–19 ****1,300** 20–24 ****1,110** 25–29 ****970** 30–34 ****996** 35–39 ****942** 40–44 ****899** 45–49 ****794** 50–54 ****773** 55–59 ****703** 60–64 ****491** 65–69 ****335** 70–74 ****215** 75–79 ****124** 80+ ****74** 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 Khorixas? Khorixas lies in [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Arandis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/arandis/), [Daures](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/daures/), [Kamanjab](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/kamanjab/) and [Sesfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/sesfontein/). By area it is the 12th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 18.5% of [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/). The centre of Khorixas is about 360 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 286 km from Opuwo, the main town of Kunene Region. The centre point is at 20.5949° S, 14.3116° 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 Khorixas OpenStreetMap lists 43 named sights in Khorixas: 17 attractions; 13 viewpoints; 8 nature reserves; 2 museums; 1 archaeological site; 1 waterfall; 1 ruins. - Damara Culture Museum · museum - Damara Living Museum · museum - Twyfelfontein Rock Engraving · archaeological site - rhino waser · waterfall - //Huab Conservancy · nature reserve - Doro !nawas Area1 Conservancy · nature reserve - Doro !nawas Area2 Conservancy · nature reserve - Otjimboyo Conservancy · nature reserve - Sorris Sorris Conservancy · nature reserve - Torra Conservancy · nature reserve - Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy · nature reserve - ǃKhoro ǃGoreb Conservancy · nature reserve - Collapsed Oil Rig · viewpoint - Dekkabaai · viewpoint - Huab · viewpoint - Huab River · viewpoint - Old Oil Drill Rig · viewpoint - Old Oil Drill Rig · viewpoint - Onduli Ridge Airstrip and parking · viewpoint - Rocks · viewpoint - South West Seal · viewpoint - Steenbras Rif · viewpoint - Terracebaa Angling Border · viewpoint - Toscanini · viewpoint - Wondergat · viewpoint - "Wondergat" = hole in the ground · attraction - Brandberg Labirynth · attraction - Burnt Mountain · attraction - De Riet · attraction - Doros Crater · attraction …and 13 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: Khorixas - 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 - Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) · Walvis Bay(Rooikop)267 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:36, sunset around 18:29). 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 Khorixas Open gazetteers list **50 villages, towns and localities** in Khorixas. The largest with a recorded population: Khorixas (12,021) and Fransfontein (655). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 1,131 m above sea level (median 842 m). - Anixab - Arbeidsgenot - Bam se Pos - Belmont - Bergisg - Bergsig - Blaauwpoort - Bloemhof - Boesmanspan - Dagbreek - De Riet - Dimab Farm - Florida - Fonteine - Fransfontein - Garettespos - Geibigeb - Heinrichsvelde - Hou Moed - Irene - Kalkbron - Kaned se Pos - Khorixas - Khorogaeis - Khosapos - Konobpos - Lusberg - Mesepotamie - Mopane Pos - Moreson - Narachaamspos - Navarre - Nooitgedacht - Oas - Okambe-Odombo - Olifantsput Pos - Onverwag - Osonhaui - Petrusfontein se Pos - Rooiberg - Rooiberg se Pos - Saulstraat - Smalruggens - Sorris-Sorris - Spitskop Pos - Springbokvlakte - Terra Mea - Toscanni - Tsavises - Tussenbly 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 Khorixas Named natural and historic features inside Khorixas, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Coast and islands 2 headlands. - Dune Point - Palgrave Point ### Hills and mountains 2 mountains; 1 hill. - Great Table Mountain · 255 m - Sugar Loaf Hill · 145 m - Great Table Mountain · 12 m ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve; 1 park. - Skeleton Coast Park - Torra Conservancy ### History 1 ancient site. - Twyfelfontein ### Getting around 3 airfields. - Damaraland Camp - Doro Nawas - Khorixas East 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 Khorixas and the best time to visit In Khorixas, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 278 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (78 mm) and the driest Jul (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 25 50 Feb 25 75 Mar 26 78 Apr 25 37 May 23 2 Jun 20 0 Jul 20 0 Aug 20 0 Sep 23 1 Oct 25 3 Nov 25 12 Dec 25 19 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Khorixas Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Twyfelfontein Country Lodge · Khorixas 6.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.57100&mlon=14.36927#map=17/-20.57100/14.36927) 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 Khorixas Places mapped inside Khorixas in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels13 - Shopping malls1 - Schools8 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants2 - 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 Kunene Region - Epupa - Kamanjab - Opuwo - Outjo - Sesfontein ## Quick answers - Where is Khorixas?In Kunene Region, Namibia - What is the population of Khorixas?14,824 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Khorixas?About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Khorixas?About 0.7 people per km² - What borders Khorixas?Arandis, Daures, Kamanjab and Sesfontein - What is there to see in Khorixas?"Wondergat" = hole in the ground, //Huab Conservancy, Brandberg Labirynth, Burnt Mountain - What time zone is Khorixas in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Khorixas?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Khorixas?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Khorixas?50 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Khorixas?Settlements lie between 1 m and 1,131 m - What is the highest point in Khorixas?Great Table Mountain (255 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Khorixas?January to December - How many hospitals are in Khorixas?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Khorixas?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Khorixas?NA0703 (OCHA common operational dataset)