# Okongo Constituency, Ohangwena Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Ohangwena Region 

# Okongo

Okongo is a constituency of Namibia in Ohangwena Region. It had an estimated **33,622 people** in 2023 on 4,693 km² (about 7.2 per km²). 95 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 43 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 33,622people (2023)
- 4,693km²
- 43mapped services
- 1,149 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Okongo?

Okongo had an estimated **33,622 people** in 2023 — 11.8% of Ohangwena Region, 23rd of 107 constituencies. There are 987 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ohangwena Region figure of 1,161). Spread over 4,693 km², that is about **7.2 people per km²**, 55th of 107 constituencies.

44.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 17 across Ohangwena Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 96 children and older people.

0–4 ****5,156**

5–9 ****5,117**

10–14 ****4,736**

15–19 ****4,294**

20–24 ****2,806**

25–29 ****2,068**

30–34 ****1,780**

35–39 ****1,623**

40–44 ****1,364**

45–49 ****1,047**

50–54 ****856**

55–59 ****622**

60–64 ****678**

65–69 ****516**

70–74 ****382**

75–79 ****275**

80+ ****302**

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 Okongo?

Okongo lies in [Ohangwena Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Epembe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/epembe/), [Mpungu](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/mpungu/), [Okankolo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/okankolo/) and [Omundaungilo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/omundaungilo/). By area it is the 48th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 43.8% of [Ohangwena Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/). The centre of Okongo is about 555 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 121 km from Eenhana, the main town of Ohangwena Region. The centre point is at 17.5785° S, 17.4680° 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 Okongo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Okongo: 1 nature reserve.

- Okongo Conservancy · nature reserve

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: Okongo

- 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) · Ondangwa164 km
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) · Ngiva199 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 07:17, 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 Okongo

Open gazetteers list **95 villages, towns and localities** in Okongo. The largest with a recorded population: Ekongo (2,650). Settlements here lie between about 1,125 m and 1,162 m above sea level (median 1,149 m).

- Eendobe
- Eenkombo
- Eeshowa
- Efinde
- Ehafo
- Ekangolomuve
- Ekoka
- Ekokalinini
- Ekongo
- Emanya
- Enyana
- Epalalalinini
- Epangwe
- Eshakeno
- Namhadi
- Ohakuyela
- Ohakuyena
- Ohamakanga
- Ohamevainini
- Oidiva
- Okakongwena
- Okalunga
- Okamanya
- Okanyanona
- Okauva
- Okawe
- Okongo
- Okwatiwalunga
- Oluhapa
- Olukeno
- Olukula
- Olukumwa
- Olupale
- Olupundi
- Oluwaya
- Omatale
- Omauni
- Ombabi
- Omboloka
- Ombugayamupolo
- Ombumbu
- Ombundiya
- Omufiya
- Omukukutu
- Omulamba
- Omunkayi
- Omupembe
- Omupini
- Omushakala
- Omushiyo
- Omutuni
- Omutwewondjaba
- Omuwike
- Onakankunzi
- Onalusheshete
- Onamasila
- Onamatadiva
- Onamatandiva
- Onamihonga
- Onamudime
- Onandjaba
- Onandjushi
- Onangava
- Ondema
- Ondjaba
- Onduna
- Onehanga
- Ongalangobe
- Onghalulu
- Ongolongela
- Ongumi
- Onheleiwa
- Onhumba
- Ontuli
- Opepela
- Oshaangu
- Oshakati
- Oshali
- Oshamambu
- Oshanashiwa
- Oshatotwa
- Oshidute
- Oshifitu
- Oshikuni
- Oshilambwili
- Oshishogolo
- Oshitae
- Oshityoshikukutu
- Oshuli
- Oshuudiya
- Otyaityava
- Oupili
- Shatipamba
- Tsamatse
- Uukangowahamalwa

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 Okongo and the best time to visit

In Okongo, the warmest month is Oct (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 588 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (136 mm) and the driest Jun (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to September and November to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 136 

Feb 25 128 

Mar 25 104 

Apr 24 27 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 29 13 

Nov 28 84 

Dec 27 92 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Okongo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Okongo District Hospital · Okongo 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.57830&mlon=17.22717#map=17/-17.57830/17.22717) 

Bank Standard Bank · Okongo 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.57960&mlon=17.22387#map=17/-17.57960/17.22387) 

Petrol pump Total · Okongo 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.58044&mlon=17.23366#map=17/-17.58044/17.23366) 

Hotel Okongo Travel Lodge · Okongo 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.58078&mlon=17.23425#map=17/-17.58078/17.23425) 

School Onehanga Primary School · Okongo 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.56905&mlon=17.49363#map=17/-17.56905/17.49363) 

Police station Okongo Police Station · Okongo 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.57263&mlon=17.22006#map=17/-17.57263/17.22006) 

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 Okongo

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps4
- Hotels3
- Schools29
- Pharmacies1
- 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 Ohangwena Region

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Okongo?In Ohangwena Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Okongo?33,622 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Okongo?About 17 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Okongo?About 7.2 people per km²
- What borders Okongo?Epembe, Mpungu, Okankolo and Omundaungilo
- What is there to see in Okongo?Okongo Conservancy
- What time zone is Okongo in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Okongo?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Okongo?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Okongo?95 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Okongo?Settlements lie between 1,125 m and 1,162 m
- What is the best time to visit Okongo?March to September and November to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Okongo?Okongo District Hospital, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Okongo?Standard Bank, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Okongo?Total, about 25 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Okongo?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Okongo?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Okongo?4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Okongo?NA0806 (OCHA common operational dataset)