# Aminius Constituency, Omaheke Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/aminius/

Constituency · Omaheke Region 

# Aminius

Aminius is a constituency of Namibia in Omaheke Region. It had an estimated **12,963 people** in 2023 on 12,977 km² (about 1.0 per km²). 61 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 19 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 12,963people (2023)
- 12,977km²
- 19mapped services
- 1,264 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Aminius?

Aminius had an estimated **12,963 people** in 2023 — 15.5% of Omaheke Region, 85th of 107 constituencies. There are 868 women for every 1,000 men (below the Omaheke Region figure of 909). Spread over 12,977 km², that is about **1.0 people per km²**, 87th of 107 constituencies.

39.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 23 across Omaheke Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,745**

5–9 ****1,764**

10–14 ****1,603**

15–19 ****1,115**

20–24 ****948**

25–29 ****879**

30–34 ****869**

35–39 ****708**

40–44 ****730**

45–49 ****628**

50–54 ****569**

55–59 ****499**

60–64 ****342**

65–69 ****257**

70–74 ****149**

75–79 ****81**

80+ ****77**

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 Aminius?

Aminius lies in [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Gobabis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/gobabis/), [Kalahari](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/kalahari/), [Mariental Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/hardap/mariental-rural/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 23rd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 15.3% of [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/). The centre of Aminius is about 240 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 111 km from Gobabis, the main town of Omaheke Region. The centre point is at 23.4222° S, 19.2341° 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 Aminius

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Aminius: 2 attractions; 1 ruins; 1 nature reserve.

- Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve · nature reserve
- Village · attraction
- Village · attraction
- Old Dr. Fisher House · 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: Aminius

- 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

- Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek209 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek239 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:22, sunset around 18:04).

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 Aminius

Open gazetteers list **61 villages, towns and localities** in Aminius. The largest with a recorded population: Leonardville (1,411). Settlements here lie between about 1,219 m and 1,373 m above sea level (median 1,264 m).

- Aminuis
- Aroams
- Aroams Oos
- Ebenhaezer
- Gross Ums
- Gunkas
- Hugus
- Klein Aroams
- Korridor Pos Dertien
- Kumu
- Leonardville
- Mokaleng
- Motsomi
- Oahava
- Okahiokaapa
- Okahumandu
- Okakuvisa
- Okamuina
- Okaseta
- Okatangarakomuti
- Okeriko
- Okeruru
- Okombepera
- Okomboha
- Okomukaru
- Okomumbonde
- Okomungondo
- Okomuvya
- Okongowa
- Okonyama
- Okonyoka
- Okoukambe
- Omitiomire
- Omitivine
- Omutumbondudu
- Onderombapa
- Ondjiripumwa
- Oreviya
- Otjewe
- Otjihozevi
- Otjikoto
- Otjinyotjimwe
- Otjipandjarwa
- Otjituve
- Otjituwe
- Otjiungukwa
- Otjiwarongo
- Otjombungu
- Otjomukona
- Otjomungwindi
- Otjongombe
- Otjongwe
- Otjoruharwi
- Otjovakombe
- Ozondjiva
- Rietquelle
- Sarie Maré
- Tugus
- Tôasis I
- Tôasis II
- ǂHama-|i-!’oa

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 Aminius

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Klipkoppies · 1,306 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Aminuis

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 Aminius and the best time to visit

In Aminius, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 260 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (58 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 28 54 

Feb 27 58 

Mar 25 41 

Apr 22 29 

May 18 4 

Jun 14 1 

Jul 13 0 

Aug 16 0 

Sep 21 2 

Oct 24 11 

Nov 26 20 

Dec 28 39 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Aminius

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Petrol pump ALU · Aminius 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.65365&mlon=19.38795#map=17/-23.65365/19.38795) 

Hotel Tuauana Guest House · Aminius 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.65285&mlon=19.36774#map=17/-23.65285/19.36774) 

School Hillstead School · Aminius 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.64390&mlon=19.36671#map=17/-23.64390/19.36671) 

Police station Aminuis Police Station · Aminius 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.64470&mlon=19.36673#map=17/-23.64470/19.36673) 

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 Aminius

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels2
- Schools8
- Restaurants5
- Police stations2

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 Omaheke Region

- Epukiro
- Gobabis
- Kalahari
- Okarukambe (Steinhausen)
- Otjinene
- Otjombinde

## Quick answers

- Where is Aminius?In Omaheke Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Aminius?12,963 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Aminius?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Aminius?About 1.0 people per km²
- What borders Aminius?Gobabis, Kalahari, Mariental Rural and Windhoek Rural
- What is there to see in Aminius?Kuzikus Wildlife Reserve, Old Dr. Fisher House, Village, Village
- What time zone is Aminius in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Aminius?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Aminius?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Aminius?61 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Aminius?Settlements lie between 1,219 m and 1,373 m
- What is the highest point in Aminius?Klipkoppies (1,306 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Aminius?January to December
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Aminius?ALU, about 30 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Aminius?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Aminius?NA0901 (OCHA common operational dataset)