# Outjo Constituency, Kunene Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Kunene Region 

# Outjo

Outjo is a constituency of Namibia in Kunene Region. It had an estimated **19,018 people** in 2023 on 7,466 km² (about 2.5 per km²). 2 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 56 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 19,018people (2023)
- 7,466km²
- 56mapped services
- 1,258 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Outjo?

Outjo had an estimated **19,018 people** in 2023 — 15.5% of Kunene Region, 59th of 107 constituencies. There are 914 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kunene Region figure of 976). Spread over 7,466 km², that is about **2.5 people per km²**, 73rd of 107 constituencies.

31.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% 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 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,141**

5–9 ****2,105**

10–14 ****1,764**

15–19 ****1,673**

20–24 ****1,704**

25–29 ****1,644**

30–34 ****1,600**

35–39 ****1,361**

40–44 ****1,268**

45–49 ****1,026**

50–54 ****926**

55–59 ****672**

60–64 ****488**

65–69 ****267**

70–74 ****191**

75–79 ****122**

80+ ****66**

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 Outjo?

Outjo lies in [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Kamanjab](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/kamanjab/), [Omuthiyagwiipundi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuthiyagwiipundi/), [Otavi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otavi/), [Otjiwarongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otjiwarongo/) and [Uuvudhiya](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/uuvudhiya/). By area it is the 37th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 6.5% of [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/). The centre of Outjo is about 308 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 332 km from Opuwo, the main town of Kunene Region. The centre point is at 19.8814° S, 16.3366° 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 Outjo

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Outjo: 1 memorial; 1 ruins; 1 museum.

- Franke-Haus-Museum · museum
- Naulila Memorial · memorial
- Water Tower · ruins

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: Outjo

- 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

- Halali Airport (HAL) · Halali96 km
- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa226 km

### Nearest railway station

Vrindskap (Outjo), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:26, sunset around 18:22).

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 Outjo

Open gazetteers list **2 villages, towns and localities** in Outjo. The largest with a recorded population: Outjo (10,009).

- Etoshapoort
- Outjo

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 Outjo

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

### Hills and mountains

2 hills; 1 mountain.

- Neinsberg · 1,654 m
- Ganobkop · 1,323 m
- Marmerkop · 1,278 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 Outjo and the best time to visit

In Outjo, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 435 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (100 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 26 100 

Feb 25 99 

Mar 25 73 

Apr 23 31 

May 20 2 

Jun 17 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 24 2 

Oct 26 18 

Nov 27 48 

Dec 27 62 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Outjo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Outjo State Clinic · Outjo 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.10740&mlon=16.16527#map=17/-20.10740/16.16527) 

Bank Bank Windhoek · Outjo 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.10764&mlon=16.15452#map=17/-20.10764/16.15452) 

Petrol pump Shell · Outjo 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.10661&mlon=16.15394#map=17/-20.10661/16.15394) 

Hotel Faith City Guesthouse · Outjo 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.10691&mlon=16.15645#map=17/-20.10691/16.15645) 

Mall Outjo Park · Outjo 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.10938&mlon=16.15512#map=17/-20.10938/16.15512) 

School Jack Francis Primary School · Outjo 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.11662&mlon=16.16538#map=17/-20.11662/16.16538) 

Police station Outjo Police Station · Outjo 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.10715&mlon=16.15370#map=17/-20.10715/16.15370) 

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 Outjo

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels22
- Shopping malls1
- Schools10
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants4
- Police stations1

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
- Opuwo
- Sesfontein

## Quick answers

- Where is Outjo?In Kunene Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Outjo?19,018 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Outjo?About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Outjo?About 2.5 people per km²
- What borders Outjo?Kamanjab, Omuthiyagwiipundi, Otavi, Otjiwarongo and Uuvudhiya
- What is there to see in Outjo?Franke-Haus-Museum, Naulila Memorial, Water Tower
- What time zone is Outjo in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Outjo?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Outjo?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Outjo?2 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the highest point in Outjo?Neinsberg (1,654 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Outjo?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Outjo?Outjo State Clinic, about 31 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Outjo?Bank Windhoek, about 32 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Outjo?Shell, about 31 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Outjo?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Outjo?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Outjo?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Outjo?NA0705 (OCHA common operational dataset)