# Engela Constituency, Ohangwena Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/engela/

Constituency · Ohangwena Region 

# Engela

Engela is a constituency of Namibia in Ohangwena Region. It had an estimated **29,224 people** in 2023 on 296 km² (about 99 per km²). 20 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 37 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 29,224people (2023)
- 296km²
- 37mapped services
- 1,092 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Engela?

Engela had an estimated **29,224 people** in 2023 — 10.2% of Ohangwena Region, 35th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,160 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Ohangwena Region figure of 1,161). Spread over 296 km², that is about **99 people per km²**, 21st of 107 constituencies.

38.7% of people are children under 15 and 5.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 17 across Ohangwena Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 80 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,881**

5–9 ****3,565**

10–14 ****3,857**

15–19 ****3,603**

20–24 ****2,682**

25–29 ****2,348**

30–34 ****1,911**

35–39 ****1,553**

40–44 ****1,197**

45–49 ****931**

50–54 ****702**

55–59 ****718**

60–64 ****587**

65–69 ****584**

70–74 ****422**

75–79 ****299**

80+ ****384**

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 Engela?

Engela lies in [Ohangwena Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Endola](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/endola/), [Etayi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/etayi/), [Ohangwena](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/ohangwena/), [Okatana](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/okatana/), [Ongenga](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/ongenga/) and [Oshikango](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/oshikango/). By area it is the 83rd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 2.8% of [Ohangwena Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/). The centre of Engela is about 577 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 65 km from Eenhana, the main town of Ohangwena Region. The centre point is at 17.5339° S, 15.7151° 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 Engela

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Engela: 1 monument.

- Monument of the Unknown PLAN Soldiers in Ondeshifiilwa · monument

### Nearby, outside Engela

- Omhedi · monument, Ohangwena17 km
- King Mandume Museum · museum, Ohangwena17 km
- Mothers home · attraction, Etayi18 km

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: Engela

- 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

- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa46 km
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) · Ngiva55 km

### Nearest railway station

Ohangwena (Ohangwena), about 19 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 07:24, 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 Engela

Open gazetteers list **20 villages, towns and localities** in Engela. The largest with a recorded population: Helao Nafidi (22,963). Settlements here lie between about 1,085 m and 1,099 m above sea level (median 1,092 m).

- Engela
- Epundi
- Helao Nafidi
- Oipya
- Omafa
- Omaonde
- Omatunda
- Omhangela
- Omhata
- Omundudu
- Ondeshifiilwa
- Onepandaulo
- Ongali
- Onghoshi
- Oshali
- Oshapwa
- Oshikondiilongo
- Oshimbibi
- Oshimwaku
- Ouhongo

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).

## Weather in Engela and the best time to visit

In Engela, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 476 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (113 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 27 109 

Feb 26 108 

Mar 25 113 

Apr 24 28 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 28 12 

Nov 28 40 

Dec 28 62 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Engela

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ongenga Clinic · Ongenga 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.44591&mlon=15.66992#map=17/-17.44591/15.66992) 

Bank Bank Windhoek · Engela 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.40691&mlon=15.88824#map=17/-17.40691/15.88824) 

ATM Standard Bank · Engela 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.39452&mlon=15.89118#map=17/-17.39452/15.89118) 

Petrol pump Puma · Ohangwena 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.51736&mlon=15.90137#map=17/-17.51736/15.90137) 

Hotel Horizonte Guest House · Oshikango 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.43247&mlon=15.88822#map=17/-17.43247/15.88822) 

Mall Oshakati Game Shopping Complex · Oshakati West 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.77255&mlon=15.69602#map=17/-17.77255/15.69602) 

School Omundudu Combined School · Engela 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.55215&mlon=15.70056#map=17/-17.55215/15.70056) 

College UNAM José Eduardo dos Santos Campus · Ongwediva 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.76257&mlon=15.76673#map=17/-17.76257/15.76673) 

Police station Omungwelume Police Station · Ongenga 9.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.50239&mlon=15.63508#map=17/-17.50239/15.63508) 

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 Engela

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks2
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels3
- Schools22
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1
- 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 Ohangwena Region

- Eenhana
- Endola
- Epembe
- Ohangwena
- Okongo
- Omulonga
- Omundaungilo
- Ondobe
- Ongenga
- Oshikango

## Quick answers

- Where is Engela?In Ohangwena Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Engela?29,224 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Engela?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Engela?About 99 people per km²
- What borders Engela?Endola, Etayi, Ohangwena, Okatana, Ongenga and Oshikango
- What is there to see in Engela?Monument of the Unknown PLAN Soldiers in Ondeshifiilwa
- What time zone is Engela in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Engela?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Engela?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Engela?20 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Engela?Settlements lie between 1,085 m and 1,099 m
- What is the best time to visit Engela?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Engela?Ongenga Clinic, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Engela?Bank Windhoek, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Engela?Standard Bank, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Engela?Puma, about 20 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Engela?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Engela?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Engela?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Engela?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Engela?NA0803 (OCHA common operational dataset)