# Uuvudhiya Constituency, Oshana Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/uuvudhiya/

Constituency · Oshana Region 

# Uuvudhiya

Uuvudhiya is a constituency of Namibia in Oshana Region. It had an estimated **4,057 people** in 2023 on 5,822 km² (about 0.7 per km²). 4 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,057people (2023)
- 5,822km²
- 7mapped services
- 1,085 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Uuvudhiya?

Uuvudhiya had an estimated **4,057 people** in 2023 — 1.9% of Oshana Region, 105th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,047 women for every 1,000 men (below the Oshana Region figure of 1,188). Spread over 5,822 km², that is about **0.7 people per km²**, 92nd of 107 constituencies.

33.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Oshana Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 67 children and older people.

0–4 ****458**

5–9 ****475**

10–14 ****444**

15–19 ****498**

20–24 ****353**

25–29 ****242**

30–34 ****243**

35–39 ****207**

40–44 ****206**

45–49 ****203**

50–54 ****175**

55–59 ****169**

60–64 ****129**

65–69 ****91**

70–74 ****73**

75–79 ****43**

80+ ****48**

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 Uuvudhiya?

Uuvudhiya lies in [Oshana Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 9 other constituencies: [Elim](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/elim/), [Kamanjab](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/kamanjab/), [Okatana](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/okatana/), [Okatyali](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/okatyali/), [Ompundja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/ompundja/), [Omuntele](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuntele/), [Omuthiyagwiipundi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuthiyagwiipundi/), [Otamanzi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omusati/otamanzi/) and [Outjo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/outjo/). By area it is the 43rd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 67.3% of [Oshana Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/). The centre of Uuvudhiya is about 457 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 94 km from Oshakati, the main town of Oshana Region. The centre point is at 18.6304° S, 15.7898° 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 Uuvudhiya

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Uuvudhiya: 6 viewpoints; 4 attractions.

- Adamax · viewpoint
- Ghost Tree Forest · viewpoint
- Grünewald · viewpoint
- Natco Waterhole · viewpoint
- Pan's Edge · viewpoint
- Waterhole · viewpoint
- Leeubron · attraction
- Okaukuejo Waterhole · 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: Uuvudhiya

- 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

- Halali Airport (HAL) · Halali83 km
- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa85 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:14) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:26, sunset around 18:27).

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 Uuvudhiya

Open gazetteers list **4 villages, towns and localities** in Uuvudhiya. Settlements here lie between about 1,078 m and 1,110 m above sea level (median 1,085 m).

- Afoti
- Okaukuejo
- Omapopo
- Otapatapa

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 Uuvudhiya

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

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- Okaukuejo

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 Uuvudhiya and the best time to visit

In Uuvudhiya, 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 Uuvudhiya

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

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels1
- Schools3
- Restaurants2

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
- Ondangwa
- Ongwediva
- Oshakati East
- Oshakati West
- Uukwiyu

## Quick answers

- Where is Uuvudhiya?In Oshana Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Uuvudhiya?4,057 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Uuvudhiya?About 22 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Uuvudhiya?About 0.7 people per km²
- What borders Uuvudhiya?Elim, Kamanjab, Okatana, Okatyali, Ompundja, Omuntele, Omuthiyagwiipundi, Otamanzi and Outjo
- What is there to see in Uuvudhiya?Adamax, Ghost Tree Forest, Grünewald, Leeubron
- What time zone is Uuvudhiya in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Uuvudhiya?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Uuvudhiya?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Uuvudhiya?4 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Uuvudhiya?Settlements lie between 1,078 m and 1,110 m
- What is the best time to visit Uuvudhiya?January to October
- How many petrol pumps are in Uuvudhiya?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Uuvudhiya?NA1110 (OCHA common operational dataset)