# Okahao Constituency, Omusati Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Omusati Region 

# Okahao

Okahao is a constituency of Namibia in Omusati Region. It had an estimated **18,383 people** in 2023 on 9,898 km² (about 1.9 per km²). Its main town is Okahao. 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 33 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 18,383people (2023)
- 9,898km²
- 33mapped services
- 1,094 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Okahao?

Okahao had an estimated **18,383 people** in 2023 — 6.6% of Omusati Region, 63rd of 107 constituencies. There are 1,173 women for every 1,000 men (below the Omusati Region figure of 1,198). Spread over 9,898 km², that is about **1.9 people per km²**, 76th of 107 constituencies.

35.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 19 across Omusati Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,088**

5–9 ****2,251**

10–14 ****2,235**

15–19 ****2,283**

20–24 ****1,478**

25–29 ****1,158**

30–34 ****1,042**

35–39 ****954**

40–44 ****814**

45–49 ****769**

50–54 ****681**

55–59 ****655**

60–64 ****615**

65–69 ****524**

70–74 ****304**

75–79 ****210**

80+ ****322**

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 Okahao?

Okahao lies in [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Kamanjab](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/kamanjab/), [Ogongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/ogongo/), [Otamanzi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/otamanzi/), [Ruacana](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/ruacana/), [Sesfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/sesfontein/) and [Tsandi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/tsandi/). By area it is the 29th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 37.3% of [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/). The centre of Okahao is about 493 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 124 km from Outapi, the main town of Omusati Region. The centre point is at 18.6161° S, 14.9169° 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 Okahao

OpenStreetMap lists 24 named sights in Okahao: 19 viewpoints; 2 nature reserves; 1 ruins; 1 museum; 1 attraction.

- Olifantsrus site museum · museum
- Etosha National Park · nature reserve
- Sheya Shuushona Conservancy · nature reserve
- Bitterwater (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Dolimietpuunt Waterhole · viewpoint
- Duikerdrink · viewpoint
- Duineveld (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Duiwelsvuur (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Jakkalswater Waterhole · viewpoint
- Klippan (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Luiperdskop (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Luiperdskop Seasonal Waterhole · viewpoint
- Miernes (man made waterhole) · viewpoint
- Nomab (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Okavao Waterhole · viewpoint
- Olifantsrus · viewpoint
- Onautinda · viewpoint
- Pionierdam · viewpoint
- Rateldraf (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Renosterflei (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Teespoet waterhole · viewpoint
- Tobieroen (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- old slauthering machinery · attraction
- Old Farm Buildings · 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: Okahao

- 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) · Ondangwa137 km
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) · Ngiva193 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:18) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:30).

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 Okahao

Open gazetteers list **35 villages, towns and localities** in Okahao. The largest with a recorded population: Okahao (7,000) and Ongandjera (2,719). Settlements here lie between about 1,078 m and 1,210 m above sea level (median 1,094 m).

- Akutsima
- Amwaanda
- Eholongo
- Etunda
- Iitapa
- Ingururu
- Lilambo
- Okahao
- Okakewa
- Okalili
- Okazimba
- Okeholongo
- Olumelengwa
- Omatuni
- Omayulu
- Ombako
- Ombonde
- Omukondo
- Omuthima
- Onambandje
- Onaniki
- Onankandja
- Ongandjera
- Ongozi
- Oniihati
- Oshilulu
- Oshimanya
- Oshukwa
- Otjovasandu Rest Camp
- Uukuuvu
- Uukwalumbe
- Uukwamatsi
- Uukwandongo
- Uuningu
- Uusathima

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 Okahao

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

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Luiperdskop · 1,349 m

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Okahao Airfield
- Otjovasandu

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 Okahao and the best time to visit

In Okahao, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 438 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (104 mm) and the driest Jun (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 27 104 

Feb 26 104 

Mar 25 89 

Apr 24 28 

May 21 2 

Jun 17 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 24 1 

Oct 27 10 

Nov 28 30 

Dec 27 70 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Okahao

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel unkown · Otamanzi 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.58486&mlon=15.26777#map=17/-18.58486/15.26777) 

School Uutsathima Combined School · Okahao 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.46743&mlon=14.82873#map=17/-18.46743/14.82873) 

Police station Uutsathima Police Station · Okahao 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.45294&mlon=14.83819#map=17/-18.45294/14.83819) 

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 Okahao

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels3
- Shopping malls1
- Schools17
- 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 Omusati Region

- Anamulenge
- Elim
- Etayi
- Ogongo
- Okalongo
- Onesi
- Oshikuku
- Otamanzi
- Outapi
- Ruacana
- Tsandi

## Quick answers

- Where is Okahao?In Omusati Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Okahao?18,383 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Okahao?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Okahao?About 1.9 people per km²
- What borders Okahao?Kamanjab, Ogongo, Otamanzi, Ruacana, Sesfontein and Tsandi
- What is there to see in Okahao?Bitterwater (man-made water point), Dolimietpuunt Waterhole, Duikerdrink, Duineveld (man-made water point)
- What time zone is Okahao in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Okahao?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Okahao?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Okahao?35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Okahao?Settlements lie between 1,078 m and 1,210 m
- What is the highest point in Okahao?Luiperdskop (1,349 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Okahao?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Okahao?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Okahao?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Okahao?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Okahao?NA1005 (OCHA common operational dataset)