# Oshikoto Region, Namibia – Constituencies, Population & Map

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Region · Namibia 

# Oshikoto Region

Oshikoto Region is a region of Namibia. It had an estimated **227,737 people** in 2023 on 38,669 km² (about 5.9 per km²). Its main town is Omuthiya. It is divided into 10 constituencies. 162 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 267 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 227,737people (2023)
- 38,669km²
- 10constituencies
- 267mapped services

## How many people live in Oshikoto Region?

Oshikoto Region had an estimated **227,737 people** in 2023 — 8.2% of Namibia, 5th of 14 regions. There are 1,056 women for every 1,000 men (above the Namibia figure of 1,038). Spread over 38,669 km², that is about **5.9 people per km²**, 7th of 14 regions.

38.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 23 across Namibia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 78 children and older people.

0–4 ****28,927**

5–9 ****30,073**

10–14 ****29,703**

15–19 ****27,187**

20–24 ****18,990**

25–29 ****15,260**

30–34 ****13,543**

35–39 ****11,997**

40–44 ****10,968**

45–49 ****9,802**

50–54 ****7,635**

55–59 ****6,750**

60–64 ****5,475**

65–69 ****4,220**

70–74 ****2,958**

75–79 ****2,080**

80+ ****2,169**

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 Oshikoto Region?

Oshikoto Region lies in [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 5 other regions: [Kavango West Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/), [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/), [Ohangwena Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/ohangwena/), [Oshana Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/) and [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). By area it is the 7th largest of 14 regions in Namibia. It covers 4.7% of [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). The centre of Oshikoto Region is about 439 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 18.6120° S, 17.0082° 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 Oshikoto Region

OpenStreetMap lists 39 named sights in Oshikoto Region: 18 viewpoints; 9 attractions; 3 museums; 2 caves; 2 nature reserves; 2 castles and forts; 1 zoo; 1 memorial; 1 monument.

- Museum of Namibian Music · museum
- Nakambale Museum · museum
- Tsumeb Museum · museum
- Fort Namutoni · castle or fort
- Tsumeb Castel · castle or fort
- King Nehale Conservancy · nature reserve
- Onguma Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Andoni · viewpoint
- Aroe (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Batia (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Chudob (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Etosha Lookout · viewpoint
- Groot Okevi (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Kalkheuwel (man-made water point) · viewpoint
- Klein Namutoni · viewpoint
- Klein Okevi (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Koinachas · viewpoint
- Lion King Rock · viewpoint
- Ngobib (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Noniams (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Okerfontein (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Springbokfontein · viewpoint
- Stinkwater · viewpoint
- Tsumcor · viewpoint
- Twee Palms · viewpoint
- Cultural Village · attraction
- Groß Namutoni · attraction
- Hühner · attraction
- Lake Oshikoto · attraction
- Leguane · attraction

…and 9 more.

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: Oshikoto 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

- Halali Airport (HAL) · Halali74 km
- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa138 km

### Nearest railway station

Andoni (Eengodi), about 17 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:21, sunset around 18:22).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:26 19:34 13.1 h 

Feb 06:44 19:27 12.7 h 

Mar 06:54 19:08 12.2 h 

Apr 07:01 18:42 11.7 h 

May 07:10 18:25 11.3 h 

Jun 07:21 18:22 11.0 h 

Jul 07:24 18:30 11.1 h 

Aug 07:12 18:40 11.5 h 

Sep 06:48 18:46 12.0 h 

Oct 06:22 18:52 12.5 h 

Nov 06:07 19:06 13.0 h 

Dec 06:09 19:24 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 Oshikoto Region

Constituency People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Eengodi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/eengodi/) 35,175 4.5 7,810 6 14 

[Omuthiyagwiipundi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuthiyagwiipundi/) 31,336 2.3 13,391 19 55 

[Tsumeb](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/tsumeb/) 29,559 109 271 2 69 

[Oniipa](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/oniipa/) 26,747 72 372 18 23 

[Onyaanya](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/onyaanya/) 22,665 31 732 38 17 

[Okankolo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/okankolo/) 21,105 5.9 3,552 23 15 

[Omuntele](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuntele/) 20,319 12 1,629 25 18 

[Onayena](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/onayena/) 16,261 37 443 12 10 

[Guinas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/guinas/) 13,978 1.4 10,229 15 31 

[Olukonda](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/olukonda/) 10,592 44 241 10 15 

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 Oshikoto Region

Open gazetteers list **162 villages, towns and localities** in Oshikoto Region. The largest with a recorded population: Tsumeb (22,845), Ondangwa East (5,742), Omuthiya (5,000), Oniipa (4,740), Tsintsabis (4,000) and Oshivelo (2,287). Settlements here lie between about 1,076 m and 1,309 m above sea level (median 1,100 m).

- Ambende
- Amilema
- Amukulungundju
- Amuteya
- Andoni
- Antheap Milepost
- Driehoek
- Ekoko
- Elavi
- Elombe
- Epeke
- Epumbu
- Esheshete
- Etambo
- Etaneno
- Gorooab Ost
- Gorooab West
- Guinas
- Halali
- Iihongo
- Iikokla
- Iipanda
- Iipopo
- Indongoyakeelu
- King Kauluma Village
- Kliprand
- Kreta
- Last Hope
- Lyakahani
- Namutoni
- Namutoni Gate
- Ndamoro
- Nomtsoub
- Oab
- Ohahati
- Ohaihai
- Ohumbula
- Okadhiya
- Okakololo
- Okakunda
- Okakwiyu
- Okalolo
- Okaluko
- Okalumpa
- Okamakaku
- Okambogo
- Okanaya
- Okangororosa
- Okankolo
- Okaonde
- Okapuko
- Okashana Kelao
- Okatope
- Okatumbo
- Okayala
- Olukonda
- Olukupa
- Olyuulaye
- Omadhiva
- Omadhiya
- Omako
- Omangundu
- Omayi
- Ombili
- Omkila
- Ompanda
- Ompangela
- Omunduungio
- Omuntele
- Omunyankwe
- Omupanda
- Omupumba
- Omuthiya
- Omutsegwombandje
- Omutsewombahe
- Omutwrwomedi
- Onahenene
- Onahi
- Onahima
- Onakahama
- Onakalunga
- Onakandi
- Onakandjang
- Onakasino
- Onakazizi
- Onakiidhi
- Onakuku
- Onalunike
- Onalusheshete
- Onamagwena
- Onamatende
- Onamavo
- Onambeke
- Onambiga
- Onamishu
- Onampengu
- Onamungundo
- Onamutene
- Onanakali
- Onandi
- Onandjamba
- Onandjokwe
- Onankali
- Onanke
- Onashikookaya
- Onathinge
- Onayena
- Ondaakula
- Ondando
- Ondangwa East
- Ondjamba
- Ondombeyoshaale
- Onehongo
- Onembenge
- Onepandagulu
- Oneputa
- Ongala
- Ongali
- Ongenga
- Ongombesa
- Onguma
- Ongundi
- Oniihandi
- Oniihwa
- Oniipa
- Oniiwe
- Onkumbula
- Onkumbwiimbwi
- Onkwinkwiti
- Ontananga
- Ontunde
- Onyaanya
- Onyati
- Onyulaye
- Onyuulaye
- Onzinzi
- Oongodhi
- Orrancomba
- Oshaakondwa
- Oshali
- Oshalongo
- Oshana
- Oshidundumbe
- Oshifukwa
- Oshigambo
- Oshikondiilongo
- Oshikulu
- Oshilungi
- Oshitayi
- Oshiteni
- Oshivelo
- Oshiya
- Othile
- Oyovu
- Randeier
- Stilhoek
- Tsintsabis
- Tsumeb
- Tsutsab
- Uukwanambwa
- Uuntyaye
- Wildernis

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 Oshikoto Region

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

### Water

1 lake.

- Otjikoto

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 headland.

- Logan’s Island
- Poacher’s Point

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Jakkalsberg · 1,575 m

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Etosha National Park

### History

1 fort.

- Fort Namutoni

### Getting around

4 airports; 2 airfields; 1 railway station.

- Halali
- Halali Airport
- Mokuti Lodge Airport
- Namutoni Airport
- Operet
- Tsumeb
- Tsumeb 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 Oshikoto Region and the best time to visit

In Oshikoto Region, the warmest month is Nov (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 466 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (118 mm) and the driest Jun (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 27 113 

Feb 26 118 

Mar 26 76 

Apr 24 23 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 28 11 

Nov 29 52 

Dec 28 69 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Oshikoto Region

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

- Hospitals4
- Banks8
- Petrol pumps27
- Hotels45
- Shopping malls7
- Schools132
- Colleges and universities3
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants21
- Police stations13

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 Oshikoto Region?In Namibia
- What is the population of Oshikoto Region?227,737 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Oshikoto Region?About 20 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Oshikoto Region?About 5.9 people per km²
- What borders Oshikoto Region?Kavango West Region, Kunene Region, Ohangwena Region, Oshana Region and Otjozondjupa Region
- What is there to see in Oshikoto Region?Andoni, Aroe (man-made water point), Batia (natural waterhole), Chudob (natural waterhole)
- What time zone is Oshikoto Region in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Oshikoto Region?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Oshikoto Region?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Oshikoto Region?162 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Oshikoto Region?Settlements lie between 1,076 m and 1,309 m
- What is the highest point in Oshikoto Region?Jakkalsberg (1,575 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Oshikoto Region?December to September
- How many hospitals are in Oshikoto Region?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Oshikoto Region?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Oshikoto Region?27 mapped
- What is the P-code of Oshikoto Region?NA12 (OCHA common operational dataset)