# Sesfontein Constituency, Kunene Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/sesfontein/ Constituency · Kunene Region # Sesfontein Sesfontein is a constituency of Namibia in Kunene Region. It had an estimated **10,124 people** in 2023 on 20,193 km² (about 0.5 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 10,124people (2023) - 20,193km² - 30mapped services - 1,050 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Sesfontein? Sesfontein had an estimated **10,124 people** in 2023 — 8.2% of Kunene Region, 96th of 107 constituencies. There are 904 women for every 1,000 men (below the Kunene Region figure of 976). Spread over 20,193 km², that is about **0.5 people per km²**, 97th of 107 constituencies. 40.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 20 across Kunene Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 81 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,421** 5–9 ****1,449** 10–14 ****1,238** 15–19 ****998** 20–24 ****749** 25–29 ****705** 30–34 ****660** 35–39 ****547** 40–44 ****501** 45–49 ****480** 50–54 ****424** 55–59 ****270** 60–64 ****261** 65–69 ****171** 70–74 ****106** 75–79 ****82** 80+ ****62** 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 Sesfontein? Sesfontein 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/), [Khorixas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/khorixas/), [Okahao](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/okahao/), [Opuwo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/opuwo/) and [Ruacana](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/ruacana/). By area it is the 13th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 17.5% of [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/). The centre of Sesfontein is about 495 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 162 km from Opuwo, the main town of Kunene Region. The centre point is at 19.5000° S, 13.6219° 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 Sesfontein OpenStreetMap lists 27 named sights in Sesfontein: 8 attractions; 8 nature reserves; 7 viewpoints; 1 waterfall; 1 castle or fort; 1 museum; 1 ruins. - Ancient Damari Museum · museum - Fort Sesfontein · castle or fort - Ongongo Falls · waterfall - Anabeb Conservancy · nature reserve - Ehi-Rovipuka Conservancy · nature reserve - Hobatere Concession · nature reserve - Omatendeka Conservancy · nature reserve - Palmwag Tourism Concession · nature reserve - Sesfontein Conservancy · nature reserve - Skeleton Coast Park · nature reserve - ǂKhoadi-ǁHôas Conservancy · nature reserve - Aub Canyon · viewpoint - Awaxas · viewpoint - Barab-Aub confluence · viewpoint - Grootberg viewpoint · viewpoint - Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint - Tweepalm Viewpoint · viewpoint - Van Zyl´s Gat · viewpoint - Hole · attraction - Hole In The Room · attraction - Kawaxab · attraction - Route · attraction - Route · attraction - Sundowner Spot · attraction - The Poort · attraction - Viewpoint Palmwag · attraction - Juriesdraai 709 · 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: Sesfontein - 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 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:36, sunset around 18:34). 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 Sesfontein Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Sesfontein. The largest with a recorded population: Sesfontein (1,088). Settlements here lie between about 20 m and 1,612 m above sea level (median 1,050 m). - Anabeb - Anker - Autsuab - Condor - Erwee - Estorff - Grootberg - Juriesdraai - Kakatswa Onguati - Khowarib - Kowares - Möwe Bay - Okanamuva - Okanandjoze - Okapoko - Ongongo - Onguati - Otjisakumuka - Otjokavare - Palm - Sesfontein - 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 Sesfontein Named natural and historic features inside Sesfontein, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Purves ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Möwe Point ### Hills and mountains 17 mountains; 4 hills; 2 valleys. - Grootberg · 1,629 m - Palmkop · 1,412 m - Oluyombo · 1,249 m - Gomgurib · 1,186 m - Otjihavera · 1,184 m - Werda · 1,165 m - Omutirapo · 1,147 m - Junesdraai · 1,080 m - Ecke · 998 m - Palmwag · 972 m - Beesvlakte · 944 m - Khowarib · 784 m - Okanandjoze · 754 m - Garas · 745 m - Omarindiuozobaka · 678 m - Omuramba · 652 m - Naweb · 642 m - Omaruru · 610 m - Ahub · 596 m - Oponganga · 584 m - Okaseka · 582 m - Sirib · 577 m - Sima · 544 m ### History 1 ruin. - Palmwag Ruin ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Cdm Field 2 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 Sesfontein and the best time to visit In Sesfontein, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 237 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (74 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 46 Feb 25 74 Mar 26 60 Apr 25 19 May 23 1 Jun 20 0 Jul 20 0 Aug 21 0 Sep 24 1 Oct 25 2 Nov 26 14 Dec 25 21 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Sesfontein Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Khowarib Lodge · Sesfontein 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.26009&mlon=13.87751#map=17/-19.26009/13.87751) Police station Hoanib Checkpoint · Sesfontein 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.21305&mlon=13.46130#map=17/-19.21305/13.46130) 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 Sesfontein Places mapped inside Sesfontein in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels14 - Shopping malls3 - Schools5 - Restaurants3 - 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 - Khorixas - Opuwo - Outjo ## Quick answers - Where is Sesfontein?In Kunene Region, Namibia - What is the population of Sesfontein?10,124 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Sesfontein?About 20 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Sesfontein?About 0.5 people per km² - What borders Sesfontein?Kamanjab, Khorixas, Okahao, Opuwo and Ruacana - What is there to see in Sesfontein?Anabeb Conservancy, Ancient Damari Museum, Aub Canyon, Awaxas - What time zone is Sesfontein in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Sesfontein?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Sesfontein?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sesfontein?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sesfontein?Settlements lie between 20 m and 1,612 m - What is the highest point in Sesfontein?Grootberg (1,629 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sesfontein?January to December - How many petrol pumps are in Sesfontein?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Sesfontein?NA0706 (OCHA common operational dataset)