# Otamanzi Constituency, Omusati Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/otamanzi/

Constituency · Omusati Region 

# Otamanzi

Otamanzi is a constituency of Namibia in Omusati Region. It had an estimated **14,817 people** in 2023 on 4,181 km² (about 3.5 per km²). 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 14,817people (2023)
- 4,181km²
- 11mapped services
- 1,085 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Otamanzi?

Otamanzi had an estimated **14,817 people** in 2023 — 5.3% of Omusati Region, 76th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,228 women for every 1,000 men (above the Omusati Region figure of 1,198). Spread over 4,181 km², that is about **3.5 people per km²**, 68th of 107 constituencies.

38.0% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 19 across Omusati Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,871**

5–9 ****1,974**

10–14 ****1,790**

15–19 ****1,920**

20–24 ****1,018**

25–29 ****778**

30–34 ****678**

35–39 ****695**

40–44 ****730**

45–49 ****664**

50–54 ****496**

55–59 ****547**

60–64 ****494**

65–69 ****399**

70–74 ****293**

75–79 ****216**

80+ ****254**

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 Otamanzi?

Otamanzi lies in [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 5 other constituencies: [Elim](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/elim/), [Kamanjab](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/kamanjab/), [Ogongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/ogongo/), [Okahao](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/okahao/) and [Uuvudhiya](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/uuvudhiya/). By area it is the 50th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 15.7% of [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/). The centre of Otamanzi is about 482 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 122 km from Outapi, the main town of Omusati Region. The centre point is at 18.5254° S, 15.3918° 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 Otamanzi

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Otamanzi: 3 viewpoints; 1 nature reserve.

- Iipumbu ya Tshilongo Conservancy · nature reserve
- Arendsnes (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Ozonjuitji m'Bari · viewpoint
- Sonderkop · viewpoint

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: Otamanzi

- 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) · Ondangwa93 km
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) · Ngiva168 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:27, sunset around 18:29).

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 Otamanzi

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Otamanzi. Settlements here lie between about 1,074 m and 1,104 m above sea level (median 1,085 m).

- Afoti
- Amarika
- Andjila
- Ekwili
- Enengo
- Enongo
- Esheshete
- Etilyasa
- Lihamyorigwe
- Likango
- Okalondo
- Okathitu
- Omambuku
- Omutekua
- Onaki
- Onalukanga
- Onandjo
- Ondjungulume
- Oshilemba
- Otamanzi
- Otsalindi
- Uuvudhiya

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 Otamanzi

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

### Water

1 reservoir or tank.

- Charl Maraisdam

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 Otamanzi and the best time to visit

In Otamanzi, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 387 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (97 mm) and the driest Jun (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to October**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 95 

Feb 26 97 

Mar 26 77 

Apr 25 23 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 1 

Oct 28 10 

Nov 28 26 

Dec 28 57 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Otamanzi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel unkown · Otamanzi 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.58486&mlon=15.26777#map=17/-18.58486/15.26777) 

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 Otamanzi

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

- Hotels1
- Schools10

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
- Okahao
- Okalongo
- Onesi
- Oshikuku
- Outapi
- Ruacana
- Tsandi

## Quick answers

- Where is Otamanzi?In Omusati Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Otamanzi?14,817 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Otamanzi?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Otamanzi?About 3.5 people per km²
- What borders Otamanzi?Elim, Kamanjab, Ogongo, Okahao and Uuvudhiya
- What is there to see in Otamanzi?Arendsnes (man-made water point), Iipumbu ya Tshilongo Conservancy, Ozonjuitji m'Bari, Sonderkop
- What time zone is Otamanzi in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Otamanzi?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Otamanzi?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Otamanzi?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Otamanzi?Settlements lie between 1,074 m and 1,104 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Otamanzi?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the best time to visit Otamanzi?January to October
- What is the P-code of Otamanzi?NA1012 (OCHA common operational dataset)