# Opuwo Constituency, Kunene Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/opuwo/

Constituency · Kunene Region 

# Opuwo

Opuwo is a constituency of Namibia in Kunene Region. It had an estimated **39,705 people** in 2023 on 25,758 km² (about 1.5 per km²). Its main town is Opuwo. 99 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 50 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 39,705people (2023)
- 25,758km²
- 50mapped services
- 1,255 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Opuwo?

Opuwo had an estimated **39,705 people** in 2023 — 32.3% of Kunene Region, 14th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,017 women for every 1,000 men (above the Kunene Region figure of 976). Spread over 25,758 km², that is about **1.5 people per km²**, 80th of 107 constituencies.

42.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Kunene Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,993**

5–9 ****5,948**

10–14 ****4,813**

15–19 ****4,402**

20–24 ****3,502**

25–29 ****3,008**

30–34 ****2,722**

35–39 ****2,006**

40–44 ****1,584**

45–49 ****1,346**

50–54 ****1,137**

55–59 ****895**

60–64 ****843**

65–69 ****560**

70–74 ****387**

75–79 ****272**

80+ ****287**

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 Opuwo?

Opuwo lies in [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 3 other constituencies: [Epupa](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/epupa/), [Ruacana](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/ruacana/) and [Sesfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/sesfontein/). By area it is the 9th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 22.3% of [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/). The centre of Opuwo is about 608 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 18.5000° S, 13.1708° 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 Opuwo

OpenStreetMap lists 37 named sights in Opuwo: 26 nature reserves; 5 attractions; 3 viewpoints; 1 museum; 1 memorial; 1 beach.

- Opuwo Cultural Centre · museum
- Okangundumba Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okatjandja Kozomenje Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okondjombo Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okongoro Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ombujokanguindi Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ongongo Conservancy · nature reserve
- Orupupa Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjambangu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjikondavirongo Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjikongo Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjindjerese Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjiu-West Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjombande Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otuzemba Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ozondundu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Puros Conservancy · nature reserve
- Sanitatas Conservancy · nature reserve
- Angra Fria · beach
- Baobab · viewpoint
- Breathtaking View into Skeleton Coast Park · viewpoint

…and 7 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: Opuwo

- 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 (#####)

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:36, sunset around 18:38).

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 Opuwo

Open gazetteers list **99 villages, towns and localities** in Opuwo. The largest with a recorded population: Opuwo (9,075). Settlements here lie between about 298 m and 1,617 m above sea level (median 1,255 m).

- Ekambo
- Ekango
- Hamutenja
- Kaoko Otavi
- Katjiuru
- Ohinakawe
- Ohohorwa
- Okaanga
- Okaaruu
- Okahirongo
- Okahodhu
- Okahororwa
- Okahwa
- Okakuara
- Okakuyu
- Okalindi-Komutati
- Okambaramba
- Okamborombonga
- Okambwarongo
- Okandjombe
- Okandjombo
- Okaozuvare
- Okarikwa
- Okarumbu
- Okatjangee
- Okatjovandu
- Okauwa
- Okavare
- Okomaruru
- Okomutati
- Okongutirwa
- Okonjota
- Okorosava
- Okotjitenda
- Okozongoro
- Okozongwehe
- Okozoserandu
- Omanye
- Omao
- Omao 2
- Omatapati
- Ombahe Yakako
- Ombepera
- Ombombo
- Omitumbirua
- Omuhiva
- Omungunda
- Omunwandjai
- Omwe
- Ondera
- Ondiea
- Ondole
- Ongango
- Opuwo
- Orokatundu
- Oromauwa Cattle Post
- Orongoto
- Orotjitombo
- Orukwapa
- Orumana
- Orupembe
- Oruvandjai
- Otivare
- Otjahorowara
- Otjamutirika
- Otjapitjapi
- Otjerunda
- Otjikondavirongo
- Otjikongoi
- Otjikwiyu
- Otjinanwa
- Otjiomatemba
- Otjiorongwari
- Otjipembahi
- Otjirareni
- Otjitati
- Otjitoko
- Otjitunduwa
- Otjiu
- Otjivero
- Otjiwarongo
- Otjizeka
- Otjomaoru
- Otjomatemba
- Otjomumbonde
- Otjondeka
- Otjongava
- Otjorungondo
- Otjouye
- Otjozongombe
- Otuwero
- Otwani
- Oute
- Ovihende
- Ozombari
- Ozongunda
- Puros
- Purros
- Tomakas

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 Opuwo

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

### Hills and mountains

7 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- Fahle Kuppen · 1,729 m
- Ohauwa · 1,682 m
- Kranz Kuppen · 1,633 m
- Kameelberg · 1,617 m
- Robbie’s Pass · 1,349 m
- Kabere · 1,115 m
- Giraffenberge · 1,001 m
- Great Table Mountain · 116 m

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 Opuwo and the best time to visit

In Opuwo, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 335 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (99 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 72 

Feb 24 99 

Mar 25 81 

Apr 25 22 

May 23 2 

Jun 20 0 

Jul 20 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 23 1 

Oct 24 8 

Nov 25 17 

Dec 24 33 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Opuwo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Elephant Lodge, Kaokoveld, Namibia · Opuwo 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.77539&mlon=12.93338#map=17/-18.77539/12.93338) 

School Otjiu Primary School · Opuwo 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.22883&mlon=13.27424#map=17/-18.22883/13.27424) 

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 Opuwo

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels12
- Shopping malls1
- Schools19
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants3
- Police stations2
- 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.

## Other constituencies in Kunene Region

- Epupa
- Kamanjab
- Khorixas
- Outjo
- Sesfontein

## Quick answers

- Where is Opuwo?In Kunene Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Opuwo?39,705 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Opuwo?About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Opuwo?About 1.5 people per km²
- What borders Opuwo?Epupa, Ruacana and Sesfontein
- What is there to see in Opuwo?Angra Fria, Baobab, Baobabs, Breathtaking View into Skeleton Coast Park
- What time zone is Opuwo in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Opuwo?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Opuwo?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Opuwo?99 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Opuwo?Settlements lie between 298 m and 1,617 m
- What is the highest point in Opuwo?Fahle Kuppen (1,729 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Opuwo?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Opuwo?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Opuwo?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Opuwo?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Opuwo?NA0704 (OCHA common operational dataset)