# Ondangwa Constituency, Oshana Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Oshana Region 

# Ondangwa

Ondangwa is a constituency of Namibia in Oshana Region. It had an estimated **46,776 people** in 2023 on 209 km² (about 224 per km²). 23 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 83 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 46,776people (2023)
- 209km²
- 83mapped services
- 1,082 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ondangwa?

Ondangwa had an estimated **46,776 people** in 2023 — 22.2% of Oshana Region, 13th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,136 women for every 1,000 men (below the Oshana Region figure of 1,188). Spread over 209 km², that is about **224 people per km²**, 13th of 107 constituencies.

29.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Oshana Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,804**

5–9 ****4,585**

10–14 ****4,557**

15–19 ****5,346**

20–24 ****5,914**

25–29 ****5,007**

30–34 ****4,066**

35–39 ****3,153**

40–44 ****2,502**

45–49 ****1,955**

50–54 ****1,375**

55–59 ****1,081**

60–64 ****756**

65–69 ****599**

70–74 ****420**

75–79 ****296**

80+ ****360**

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 Ondangwa?

Ondangwa lies in [Oshana Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 7 other constituencies: [Okaku](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/okaku/), [Olukonda](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/olukonda/), [Ompundja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/ompundja/), [Ongwediva](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/ongwediva/), [Oniipa](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/oniipa/), [Oshakati East](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/oshakati-east/) and [Uukwiyu](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/uukwiyu/). By area it is the 92nd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 2.4% of [Oshana Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/). The centre of Ondangwa is about 535 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 23 km from Oshakati, the main town of Oshana Region. The centre point is at 17.8793° S, 15.8987° 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 Ondangwa

### Nearby, outside Ondangwa

- Nakambale Museum · museum, Olukonda18 km

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: Ondangwa

- 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) · Ondangwa5.7 km
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) · Ngiva96 km

### Nearest railway station

Ondangwa (Ondangwa), about 8.8 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:15) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 07:24, sunset around 18:28).

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 Ondangwa

Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Ondangwa. The largest with a recorded population: Ondangwa (27,049). Settlements here lie between about 1,076 m and 1,101 m above sea level (median 1,082 m).

- Akweenyanga
- Amunganda
- Amusa
- Ehangano
- Extension 5
- Extension 7
- Extension 8
- Lyuudhengelo
- Malanami
- Okangwena
- Okathaklingindjo
- Oluno
- Omagongati
- Omashaka
- Omushimani
- Onakatambilili
- Onangumbu
- Ondangwa
- Ondjondjo
- Onevoya
- Oshekasheka
- Oshittayi
- Otamutala

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 Ondangwa

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

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Andimba Toivo ya Toivo 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 Ondangwa and the best time to visit

In Ondangwa, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 417 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (103 mm) and the driest Jun (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 99 

Feb 26 103 

Mar 26 87 

Apr 24 24 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 24 1 

Oct 28 11 

Nov 28 30 

Dec 28 60 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ondangwa

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Ondangwa private hospital · Ondangwa 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.91146&mlon=15.97335#map=17/-17.91146/15.97335) 

Bank Standard Bank · Ondangwa 8.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.91143&mlon=15.97332#map=17/-17.91143/15.97332) 

ATM Standard Bank · Oshakati East 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.78588&mlon=15.70790#map=17/-17.78588/15.70790) 

Petrol pump Engen · Ondangwa 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.89833&mlon=15.96583#map=17/-17.89833/15.96583) 

Hotel Ondangwa Airport Lodge · Ondangwa 4.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.88774&mlon=15.93861#map=17/-17.88774/15.93861) 

Mall Olunkono Centre · Ondangwa 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.90162&mlon=15.96907#map=17/-17.90162/15.96907) 

School Ehangano Primary School · Ondangwa 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.87655&mlon=15.91593#map=17/-17.87655/15.91593) 

College Monitronic Success College · Ondangwa 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.92204&mlon=15.98854#map=17/-17.92204/15.98854) 

Police station Eheke Police Station · Ondangwa 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.93257&mlon=15.86759#map=17/-17.93257/15.86759) 

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 Ondangwa

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

- Hospitals2
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps15
- Hotels12
- Shopping malls10
- Schools25
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants5
- Police stations4
- 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.

## Other constituencies in Oshana Region

- Okaku
- Okatana
- Okatyali
- Ompundja
- Ongwediva
- Oshakati East
- Oshakati West
- Uukwiyu
- Uuvudhiya

## Quick answers

- Where is Ondangwa?In Oshana Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Ondangwa?46,776 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ondangwa?About 23 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ondangwa?About 224 people per km²
- What borders Ondangwa?Okaku, Olukonda, Ompundja, Ongwediva, Oniipa, Oshakati East and Uukwiyu
- What is there to see in Ondangwa?Nakambale Museum
- What time zone is Ondangwa in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ondangwa?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Ondangwa?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ondangwa?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ondangwa?Settlements lie between 1,076 m and 1,101 m
- What is the best time to visit Ondangwa?December to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ondangwa?Ondangwa private hospital, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ondangwa?Standard Bank, about 8.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ondangwa?Standard Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ondangwa?Engen, about 7.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ondangwa?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Ondangwa?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ondangwa?15 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ondangwa?NA1105 (OCHA common operational dataset)