# Oshana Region, Namibia – Constituencies, Population & Map

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Region · Namibia 

# Oshana Region

Oshana Region is a region of Namibia. It had an estimated **210,988 people** in 2023 on 8,652 km² (about 24 per km²). Its main town is Oshakati. It is divided into 10 constituencies. 152 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 297 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 210,988people (2023)
- 8,652km²
- 10constituencies
- 297mapped services

## How many people live in Oshana Region?

Oshana Region had an estimated **210,988 people** in 2023 — 7.6% of Namibia, 6th of 14 regions. There are 1,188 women for every 1,000 men (above the Namibia figure of 1,038). Spread over 8,652 km², that is about **24 people per km²**, 2nd of 14 regions.

32.4% of people are children under 15 and 4.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Namibia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.

0–4 ****22,888**

5–9 ****22,468**

10–14 ****22,939**

15–19 ****25,453**

20–24 ****22,578**

25–29 ****18,801**

30–34 ****15,721**

35–39 ****13,444**

40–44 ****11,065**

45–49 ****9,353**

50–54 ****6,831**

55–59 ****5,820**

60–64 ****4,266**

65–69 ****3,275**

70–74 ****2,329**

75–79 ****1,760**

80+ ****1,997**

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 Oshana Region?

Oshana Region lies in [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other regions: [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/), [Ohangwena Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/), [Omusati Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/) and [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/). By area it is the smallest of 14 regions in Namibia. It covers 1.0% of [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). The centre of Oshana Region is about 472 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 18.5026° S, 15.7456° 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 Oshana Region

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Oshana Region: 6 viewpoints; 5 attractions.

- Adamax · viewpoint
- Ghost Tree Forest · viewpoint
- Grünewald · viewpoint
- Natco Waterhole · viewpoint
- Pan's Edge · viewpoint
- Waterhole · viewpoint
- Leeubron · attraction
- Okaukuejo Waterhole · attraction
- Omatara Open Market · attraction
- Ombika Waterhole · attraction
- Wolfsnes (natural waterhole) · 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: Oshana Region

- 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) · Ondangwa73 km
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) · Ngiva162 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:15) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:26, sunset around 18:27).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:31 19:39 13.1 h 

Feb 06:49 19:32 12.7 h 

Mar 06:59 19:13 12.2 h 

Apr 07:06 18:48 11.7 h 

May 07:15 18:30 11.3 h 

Jun 07:26 18:27 11.0 h 

Jul 07:29 18:36 11.1 h 

Aug 07:17 18:45 11.5 h 

Sep 06:53 18:51 12.0 h 

Oct 06:27 18:57 12.5 h 

Nov 06:12 19:11 13.0 h 

Dec 06:15 19:28 13.2 h 

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.

## Constituencies of Oshana Region

Constituency People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Ongwediva](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/ongwediva/) 48,273 218 222 18 94 

[Ondangwa](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/ondangwa/) 46,776 224 209 23 83 

[Oshakati East](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/oshakati-east/) 33,135 177 187 15 42 

[Oshakati West](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/oshakati-west/) 23,028 96 240 15 34 

[Okaku](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/okaku/) 18,609 83 224 18 13 

[Okatana](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/okatana/) 15,054 35 426 27 13 

[Uukwiyu](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/uukwiyu/) 12,904 43 299 25 7 

[Ompundja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/ompundja/) 5,228 11 466 9 1 

[Uuvudhiya](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/uuvudhiya/) 4,057 0.7 5,822 4 7 

[Okatyali](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/okatyali/) 3,924 7.0 558 4 3 

Source: [Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nam); [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).

## Villages and localities in Oshana Region

Open gazetteers list **152 villages, towns and localities** in Oshana Region. The largest with a recorded population: Oshakati (43,309), Ondangwa (27,049), Ongwediva (24,012) and Ehangano (498). Settlements here lie between about 1,069 m and 1,110 m above sea level (median 1,084 m).

- Aankambo
- Afoti
- Akweenyanga
- Amaleka
- Amunganda
- Amusa
- Amutanga
- Amweepele
- Arabia
- Dhaambinga
- Efa
- Ehafo
- Ehangano
- Eheke
- Ehenge
- Ehenye
- Ekamba
- Elakalapwa
- Eloolo
- Emonso
- Epilanga
- Epyalyiipundu
- Esati
- Etali
- Evululuko
- Extension 13
- Extension 14
- Extension 15
- Extension 17
- Extension 5
- Extension 7
- Extension 8
- Iikelo
- Iindangungu
- Kandjengedi
- Likelo
- Likuku
- Limbandalunge
- Lindjinda
- Liwiyongo
- Lyamushuna
- Lyeenguwa
- Lyuudhengelo
- Malanami
- Ohailulu
- Ohambungu
- Ohaziwa
- Ohepungu
- Oikango
- Okadila
- Okaku
- Okalimbo
- Okamule
- Okandongwena
- Okangwena
- Okatana
- Okatha
- Okathaklingindjo
- Okathakomatemo
- Okatyali
- Okau
- Okaukuejo
- Olukonda
- Oluno
- Olupumbu
- Omaalala
- Omadhiya
- Omagongati
- Omahahi
- Omahini
- Omapopo
- Omashaka
- Omashekediva
- Omatunda
- Ombuga Yuukwambi
- Ombwayanetuntu
- Omege
- Ompandakani
- Ompangela
- Ompumbu
- Ompunda
- Ompundia
- Ompundja
- Omukandu
- Omukundagwana
- Omulathitu
- Omupanda
- Omusheshe
- Omushimani
- Omusimboti
- Onakamwandi
- Onakatambilili
- Onamavo
- Onamayo
- Onamuta
- Onamutai
- Onangumbu
- Onanime
- Onankwaya
- Onashiku
- Onawa
- Ondangwa
- Ondiamanda
- Ondiikalela
- Ondjondjo
- Onenongo
- Oneshoko
- Onevoya
- Ongali
- Ongwediva
- Onheleiwa
- Oniimwandi
- Onkankulu
- Ontale
- Onyeka
- Oontana
- Oshaandja
- Oshaandjela
- Oshakati
- Oshakati East
- Oshakati West
- Oshamuhenye
- Oshandumbala
- Oshekasheka
- Oshihenge
- Oshikolongondjo
- Oshikondiilonga
- Oshikondiilongo
- Oshikulu
- Oshikweyo
- Oshinjadhila
- Oshipumbu
- Oshipumbu Shomugongo
- Oshitowa
- Oshittayi
- Osholuyu
- Oshoopala
- Oshuulo
- Otamutala
- Otapatapa
- Otuwala
- Oupumako
- Uukwangula
- Uukwiwongwe
- Uukwiyu
- Uukwiyushona
- Uullungawaanayaangolo
- Uupindi North
- Uupindi South
- Uuthilindidi
- Uuthilindindi
- Yuukwambi

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 Oshana Region

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

### Getting around

2 airports; 1 airfield.

- Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport
- Okaukuejo
- Oshakati Airport

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 Oshana Region and the best time to visit

In Oshana Region, 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/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Oshana Region

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

- Hospitals8
- Banks22
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps34
- Hotels40
- Shopping malls15
- Schools105
- Colleges and universities10
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies15
- Restaurants36
- Police stations9
- Dental clinics1

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Oshana Region?In Namibia
- What is the population of Oshana Region?210,988 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Oshana Region?About 23 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Oshana Region?About 24 people per km²
- What borders Oshana Region?Kunene Region, Ohangwena Region, Omusati Region and Oshikoto Region
- What is there to see in Oshana Region?Adamax, Ghost Tree Forest, Grünewald, Leeubron
- What time zone is Oshana Region in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Oshana Region?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Oshana Region?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Oshana Region?152 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Oshana Region?Settlements lie between 1,069 m and 1,110 m
- What is the best time to visit Oshana Region?January to October
- How many hospitals are in Oshana Region?8 mapped
- How many banks are in Oshana Region?22 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Oshana Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Oshana Region?34 mapped
- What is the P-code of Oshana Region?NA11 (OCHA common operational dataset)