# Okarukambe (Steinhausen) Constituency, Omaheke Region

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Constituency · Omaheke Region 

# Okarukambe (Steinhausen)

Okarukambe (Steinhausen) is a constituency of Namibia in Omaheke Region. It had an estimated **11,294 people** in 2023 on 17,441 km² (about 0.6 per km²). 11 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 11,294people (2023)
- 17,441km²
- 13mapped services
- 1,551 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?

Okarukambe (Steinhausen) had an estimated **11,294 people** in 2023 — 13.5% of Omaheke Region, 91st of 107 constituencies. There are 810 women for every 1,000 men (below the Omaheke Region figure of 909). Spread over 17,441 km², that is about **0.6 people per km²**, 95th of 107 constituencies.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.8% 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 63 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,380**

5–9 ****1,329**

10–14 ****1,244**

15–19 ****971**

20–24 ****1,016**

25–29 ****1,015**

30–34 ****874**

35–39 ****726**

40–44 ****636**

45–49 ****510**

50–54 ****468**

55–59 ****374**

60–64 ****320**

65–69 ****202**

70–74 ****124**

75–79 ****70**

80+ ****35**

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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?

Okarukambe (Steinhausen) lies in [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 8 other constituencies: [Epukiro](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/epukiro/), [Gobabis](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/gobabis/), [Kalahari](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/kalahari/), [Okakarara](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okakarara/), [Omatako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/), [Otjinene](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/otjinene/), [Otjombinde](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/otjombinde/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 16th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 20.6% of [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/). The centre of Okarukambe (Steinhausen) is about 224 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 80 km from Gobabis, the main town of Omaheke Region. The centre point is at 21.7398° S, 19.0664° 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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen)

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Okarukambe (Steinhausen): 1 nature reserve.

- Harnas Wildlife Foundation · 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: Okarukambe (Steinhausen)

- 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) · Windhoek184 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek226 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:55) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:19, sunset around 18:08).

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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen)

Open gazetteers list **11 villages, towns and localities** in Okarukambe (Steinhausen). The largest with a recorded population: Witvlei (2,095) and Omitara (833). Settlements here lie between about 1,444 m and 1,637 m above sea level (median 1,551 m).

- Ada
- Combumbi
- Diana
- Epukiro
- Kehoro
- Omitara
- Skoonheid
- Steinhausen
- Summerdown
- Waldhoh
- Witvlei

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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen)

Named natural and historic features inside Okarukambe (Steinhausen), from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

10 hills; 2 mountains.

- Ozombaheberg · 1,732 m
- Koedoeberg · 1,730 m
- Omitaraberg · 1,684 m
- Rotberg · 1,617 m
- Hoedberg · 1,610 m
- Ottawaberg · 1,609 m
- Vierkuppenberg · 1,606 m
- Okomakuaraberg · 1,591 m
- Kuduskuppe · 1,587 m
- Vierkuppenberg · 1,556 m
- Witvleiberg · 1,506 m
- Die Hoogte · 1,495 m

### Getting around

1 airfield; 1 railway station.

- Hekel
- Omitara

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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen) and the best time to visit

In Okarukambe (Steinhausen), the warmest month is Dec (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 401 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (87 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 26 87 

Feb 25 76 

Mar 24 64 

Apr 21 35 

May 17 3 

Jun 14 1 

Jul 13 0 

Aug 17 0 

Sep 21 2 

Oct 25 16 

Nov 26 40 

Dec 26 77 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Okarukambe (Steinhausen)

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Harnas · Okarukambe (Steinhausen) 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.72322&mlon=19.34926#map=17/-21.72322/19.34926) 

School Ggaina School · Okarukambe (Steinhausen) 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.71115&mlon=19.04773#map=17/-21.71115/19.04773) 

Police station Du Plessis Police Station · Okarukambe (Steinhausen) 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.70961&mlon=19.04786#map=17/-21.70961/19.04786) 

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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen)

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

- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels2
- Schools5
- Restaurants1
- 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

- Aminius
- Epukiro
- Gobabis
- Kalahari
- Otjinene
- Otjombinde

## Quick answers

- Where is Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?In Omaheke Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?11,294 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?About 24 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?About 0.6 people per km²
- What borders Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?Epukiro, Gobabis, Kalahari, Okakarara, Omatako, Otjinene, Otjombinde and Windhoek Rural
- What is there to see in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?Harnas Wildlife Foundation
- What time zone is Okarukambe (Steinhausen) in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?11 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?Settlements lie between 1,444 m and 1,637 m
- What is the highest point in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?Ozombaheberg (1,732 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?January to December
- How many petrol pumps are in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?NA0906 (OCHA common operational dataset)