# Gobabis Constituency, Omaheke Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Omaheke Region 

# Gobabis

Gobabis is a constituency of Namibia in Omaheke Region. It had an estimated **32,872 people** in 2023 on 5,766 km² (about 5.7 per km²). Its main town is Gobabis. 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 55 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 32,872people (2023)
- 5,766km²
- 55mapped services
- 1,442 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Gobabis?

Gobabis had an estimated **32,872 people** in 2023 — 39.3% of Omaheke Region, 25th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,014 women for every 1,000 men (above the Omaheke Region figure of 909). Spread over 5,766 km², that is about **5.7 people per km²**, 60th of 107 constituencies.

32.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Omaheke Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,619**

5–9 ****3,748**

10–14 ****3,353**

15–19 ****3,274**

20–24 ****3,164**

25–29 ****2,944**

30–34 ****2,822**

35–39 ****2,252**

40–44 ****2,031**

45–49 ****1,650**

50–54 ****1,346**

55–59 ****942**

60–64 ****724**

65–69 ****383**

70–74 ****293**

75–79 ****206**

80+ ****121**

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 Gobabis?

Gobabis lies in [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Aminius](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/aminius/), [Kalahari](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/kalahari/), [Okarukambe (Steinhausen)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/okarukambe-steinhausen/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 44th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 6.8% of [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/). The centre of Gobabis is about 160 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 22.7680° S, 18.6239° 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 Gobabis

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Gobabis: 1 monument; 1 museum.

- Gobabis Museum · museum
- Cattle Country Statue · monument

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: Gobabis

- 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) · Windhoek123 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek160 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.5 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 07:23, sunset around 18:07).

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 Gobabis

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Gobabis. The largest with a recorded population: Gobabis (22,639). Settlements here lie between about 1,374 m and 1,456 m above sea level (median 1,442 m).

- Doringveld
- Epako
- Gobabis
- Gobabis Industrial Centre
- Kirschberg
- Nossobville
- Okaheke

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 Gobabis

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

### Hills and mountains

6 hills; 3 mountain passes; 2 mountains.

- Losberg · 1,698 m
- Okaheberg · 1,632 m
- Heliographenberg · 1,612 m
- Nikodemusberg · 1,529 m
- Spitskop · 1,506 m
- Bobbejaanberg · 1,452 m
- Nolteberg · 1,436 m
- Langer Forst · 1,434 m
- Esperanzapoort · 1,402 m
- Seepoort · 1,401 m
- Xabpoort · 1,375 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 Gobabis and the best time to visit

In Gobabis, the warmest month is Dec (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 308 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (69 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 27 64 

Feb 26 69 

Mar 24 49 

Apr 21 35 

May 17 3 

Jun 14 1 

Jul 13 0 

Aug 16 1 

Sep 21 2 

Oct 24 12 

Nov 26 26 

Dec 27 44 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gobabis

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks3
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps8
- Hotels14
- Shopping malls1
- Schools12
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants8
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics1

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

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Gobabis?In Omaheke Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Gobabis?32,872 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Gobabis?About 24 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Gobabis?About 5.7 people per km²
- What borders Gobabis?Aminius, Kalahari, Okarukambe (Steinhausen) and Windhoek Rural
- What is there to see in Gobabis?Cattle Country Statue, Gobabis Museum
- What time zone is Gobabis in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Gobabis?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Gobabis?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gobabis?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gobabis?Settlements lie between 1,374 m and 1,456 m
- What is the highest point in Gobabis?Losberg (1,698 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gobabis?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Gobabis?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Gobabis?3 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Gobabis?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Gobabis?8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gobabis?NA0902 (OCHA common operational dataset)