# Otjinene Constituency, Omaheke Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Omaheke Region 

# Otjinene

Otjinene is a constituency of Namibia in Omaheke Region. It had an estimated **7,188 people** in 2023 on 6,413 km² (about 1.1 per km²). 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 7,188people (2023)
- 6,413km²
- 8mapped services
- 1,427 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Otjinene?

Otjinene had an estimated **7,188 people** in 2023 — 8.6% of Omaheke Region, 101st of 107 constituencies. There are 899 women for every 1,000 men (below the Omaheke Region figure of 909). Spread over 6,413 km², that is about **1.1 people per km²**, 84th of 107 constituencies.

40.8% of people are children under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 23 across Omaheke Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

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20–24 ****535**

25–29 ****461**

30–34 ****446**

35–39 ****382**

40–44 ****367**

45–49 ****338**

50–54 ****313**

55–59 ****259**

60–64 ****184**

65–69 ****116**

70–74 ****103**

75–79 ****68**

80+ ****43**

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 Otjinene?

Otjinene lies in [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Epukiro](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/epukiro/), [Okakarara](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okakarara/), [Okarukambe (Steinhausen)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/okarukambe-steinhausen/) and [Tsumkwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/tsumkwe/). By area it is the 38th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 7.6% of [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/). The centre of Otjinene is about 269 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 178 km from Gobabis, the main town of Omaheke Region. The centre point is at 20.8488° S, 18.9277° 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 Otjinene

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Otjinene: 1 nature reserve; 1 memorial; 1 archaeological site.

- Ozombu Zovindimba · archaeological site
- African Wild Dog Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ozombu Zovindimba Cultural Heritage · memorial

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: Otjinene

- 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) · Windhoek236 km
- Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek273 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:18, sunset around 18:10).

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 Otjinene

Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Otjinene. The largest with a recorded population: Otjinene (2,491). Settlements here lie between about 1,325 m and 1,468 m above sea level (median 1,427 m).

- Epata
- Erindiroukambe
- Erindirozondjou
- Goroseb
- Harmse
- Holm
- McIntyre
- Okarui
- Okarwi
- Okatjana
- Okauwa
- Okavangua
- Okawangwa
- Oketoveni
- Okomumbonde
- Okonja
- Okonva
- Ombujonjama
- Ombuyonyama
- Onderozu
- Onduno
- Otjana
- Otjihitwa
- Otjikorondo
- Otjimanahakane
- Otjinarwa
- Otjinene
- Otjiuaneho
- Otjiwaketambo
- Otjiwaneho
- Otjiwetjombungu
- Otjovengi
- Oukango
- Ovivapa
- Ozongaru
- Pos 18
- Pos 19

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 Otjinene and the best time to visit

In Otjinene, the warmest month is Dec (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 374 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 83 

Mar 24 64 

Apr 21 33 

May 18 3 

Jun 14 0 

Jul 14 0 

Aug 17 0 

Sep 22 2 

Oct 25 11 

Nov 26 34 

Dec 27 57 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Otjinene

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Petrol pump Puma · Otjinene 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.13884&mlon=18.78404#map=17/-21.13884/18.78404) 

Hotel Kaumbangere Village · Otjinene 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.17858&mlon=18.77398#map=17/-21.17858/18.77398) 

School Christoph Ngatjizeka Primary School · Otjinene 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.14083&mlon=18.78271#map=17/-21.14083/18.78271) 

Police station Otjinene Police Station · Otjinene 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.13744&mlon=18.78508#map=17/-21.13744/18.78508) 

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 Otjinene

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools4
- 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 Omaheke Region

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Otjinene?In Omaheke Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Otjinene?7,188 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Otjinene?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Otjinene?About 1.1 people per km²
- What borders Otjinene?Epukiro, Okakarara, Okarukambe (Steinhausen) and Tsumkwe
- What is there to see in Otjinene?African Wild Dog Conservancy, Ozombu Zovindimba, Ozombu Zovindimba Cultural Heritage
- What time zone is Otjinene in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Otjinene?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Otjinene?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Otjinene?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Otjinene?Settlements lie between 1,325 m and 1,468 m
- What is the best time to visit Otjinene?January to December
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Otjinene?Puma, about 36 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Otjinene?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Otjinene?NA0904 (OCHA common operational dataset)