# Ruacana Constituency, Omusati Region – Villages & Map

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

Constituency · Omusati Region 

# Ruacana

Ruacana is a constituency of Namibia in Omusati Region. It had an estimated **22,038 people** in 2023 on 5,367 km² (about 4.1 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 22,038people (2023)
- 5,367km²
- 28mapped services
- 1,184 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ruacana?

Ruacana had an estimated **22,038 people** in 2023 — 7.9% of Omusati Region, 52nd of 107 constituencies. There are 955 women for every 1,000 men (below the Omusati Region figure of 1,198). Spread over 5,367 km², that is about **4.1 people per km²**, 66th of 107 constituencies.

39.0% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% 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 75 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,001**

5–9 ****2,909**

10–14 ****2,689**

15–19 ****2,425**

20–24 ****1,892**

25–29 ****1,629**

30–34 ****1,434**

35–39 ****1,235**

40–44 ****1,181**

45–49 ****952**

50–54 ****715**

55–59 ****660**

60–64 ****466**

65–69 ****385**

70–74 ****217**

75–79 ****117**

80+ ****131**

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 Ruacana?

Ruacana lies in [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Epupa](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/epupa/), [Okahao](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/okahao/), [Onesi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/onesi/), [Opuwo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/opuwo/), [Sesfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/sesfontein/) and [Tsandi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/tsandi/). By area it is the 46th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 20.2% of [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/). The centre of Ruacana is about 559 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 97 km from Outapi, the main town of Omusati Region. The centre point is at 18.1968° S, 14.4270° 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 Ruacana

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Ruacana: 1 attraction.

- Ruacana Falls · attraction

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: Ruacana

- 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) · Ondangwa165 km
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) · Ngiva185 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:30, sunset around 18:33).

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 Ruacana

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Ruacana. The largest with a recorded population: Ruacana (3,537). Settlements here lie between about 1,108 m and 1,268 m above sea level (median 1,184 m).

- Arona
- Etunda
- Ohama
- Okaholo
- Okamboola
- Okanambundona
- Okomizema
- Omakange
- Onamatanga
- Onandjandja
- Onyekakowa
- Orondjize
- Oshifo
- Otjetjekua
- Otjetjekwa
- Otjivikango
- Ruacana

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 Ruacana

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

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Komaquara · 1,176 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 Ruacana and the best time to visit

In Ruacana, the warmest month is Nov (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 550 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (137 mm) and the driest Jun (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 137 

Feb 25 121 

Mar 25 110 

Apr 23 30 

May 20 5 

Jun 17 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 20 0 

Sep 24 2 

Oct 27 16 

Nov 27 43 

Dec 27 84 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ruacana

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Petrol pump Omakange Service Station · Opuwo 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.15838&mlon=14.29146#map=17/-18.15838/14.29146) 

School I. K. Tjimuhiva Combined School · Ruacana 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.11572&mlon=14.31566#map=17/-18.11572/14.31566) 

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 Ruacana

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

- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels5
- Schools18
- 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 Omusati Region

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

## Quick answers

- Where is Ruacana?In Omusati Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Ruacana?22,038 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ruacana?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ruacana?About 4.1 people per km²
- What borders Ruacana?Epupa, Okahao, Onesi, Opuwo, Sesfontein and Tsandi
- What is there to see in Ruacana?Ruacana Falls
- What time zone is Ruacana in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ruacana?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Ruacana?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ruacana?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ruacana?Settlements lie between 1,108 m and 1,268 m
- What is the highest point in Ruacana?Komaquara (1,176 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ruacana?March to December
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ruacana?Omakange Service Station, about 15 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Ruacana?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ruacana?NA1010 (OCHA common operational dataset)