# Guinas Constituency, Oshikoto Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Oshikoto Region 

# Guinas

Guinas is a constituency of Namibia in Oshikoto Region. It had an estimated **13,978 people** in 2023 on 10,229 km² (about 1.4 per km²). 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,978people (2023)
- 10,229km²
- 31mapped services
- 1,153 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Guinas?

Guinas had an estimated **13,978 people** in 2023 — 6.1% of Oshikoto Region, 78th of 107 constituencies. There are 784 women for every 1,000 men (below the Oshikoto Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 10,229 km², that is about **1.4 people per km²**, 81st of 107 constituencies.

34.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 20 across Oshikoto Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,717**

5–9 ****1,575**

10–14 ****1,478**

15–19 ****1,165**

20–24 ****1,334**

25–29 ****1,301**

30–34 ****1,126**

35–39 ****896**

40–44 ****860**

45–49 ****752**

50–54 ****563**

55–59 ****420**

60–64 ****357**

65–69 ****178**

70–74 ****117**

75–79 ****77**

80+ ****62**

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 Guinas?

Guinas lies in [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Eengodi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/eengodi/), [Grootfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/grootfontein/), [Mpungu](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/mpungu/), [Omuthiyagwiipundi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuthiyagwiipundi/), [Otavi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otavi/) and [Tsumeb](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/tsumeb/). By area it is the 28th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 26.5% of [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/). The centre of Guinas is about 405 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 129 km from Omuthiya, the main town of Oshikoto Region. The centre point is at 18.9547° S, 17.6306° 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 Guinas

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Guinas: 5 attractions; 2 caves; 1 zoo; 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve.

- Onguma Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Lion King Rock · viewpoint
- Hühner · attraction
- Lake Oshikoto · attraction
- Leguane · attraction
- Ombili Foundation · attraction
- Schildkröten · attraction
- Dragon's Breath Cave · cave
- Ghaub Cave · cave
- Reptilienpark Ontouka · zoo

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: Guinas

- 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) · Halali124 km
- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa214 km

### Nearest railway station

Tsumeb (Tsumeb), about 32 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:19, sunset around 18:19).

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 Guinas

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Guinas. The largest with a recorded population: Tsintsabis (4,000) and Oshivelo (2,287). Settlements here lie between about 1,093 m and 1,178 m above sea level (median 1,153 m).

- Andoni
- Driehoek
- Gorooab Ost
- Gorooab West
- Guinas
- Kliprand
- Last Hope
- Oab
- Ombili
- Oshivelo
- Randeier
- Stilhoek
- Tsintsabis
- Tsutsab
- 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 Guinas

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

### Water

1 lake.

- Otjikoto

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Jakkalsberg · 1,575 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Mokuti Lodge 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 Guinas and the best time to visit

In Guinas, the warmest month is Oct (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 495 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (124 mm) and the driest Jun (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to September and November to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 124 

Feb 26 109 

Mar 25 78 

Apr 24 27 

May 21 2 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 28 16 

Nov 28 57 

Dec 27 81 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Guinas

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Tsumeb State Hospital · Tsumeb 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.24437&mlon=17.70724#map=17/-19.24437/17.70724) 

Bank FNB · Tsumeb 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.24326&mlon=17.71531#map=17/-19.24326/17.71531) 

Petrol pump Shell · Tsumeb 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.22999&mlon=17.70738#map=17/-19.22999/17.70738) 

Hotel La Rochelle Lodge · Guinas 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.98015&mlon=17.85257#map=17/-18.98015/17.85257) 

Mall AGRA COOP · Tsumeb 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.23882&mlon=17.70931#map=17/-19.23882/17.70931) 

School Ludwigshaven Primary School · Guinas 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.16204&mlon=17.76145#map=17/-19.16204/17.76145) 

College NUST Regional Centre · Tsumeb 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.24253&mlon=17.71392#map=17/-19.24253/17.71392) 

Police station Nomtsoub Police Station · Tsumeb 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.24575&mlon=17.70432#map=17/-19.24575/17.70432) 

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 Guinas

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

- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels15
- Schools7
- Restaurants3
- Police stations3

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 Oshikoto Region

- Eengodi
- Okankolo
- Olukonda
- Omuntele
- Omuthiyagwiipundi
- Onayena
- Oniipa
- Onyaanya
- Tsumeb

## Quick answers

- Where is Guinas?In Oshikoto Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Guinas?13,978 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Guinas?About 24 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Guinas?About 1.4 people per km²
- What borders Guinas?Eengodi, Grootfontein, Mpungu, Omuthiyagwiipundi, Otavi and Tsumeb
- What is there to see in Guinas?Dragon's Breath Cave, Ghaub Cave, Hühner, Lake Oshikoto
- What time zone is Guinas in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Guinas?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Guinas?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Guinas?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Guinas?Settlements lie between 1,093 m and 1,178 m
- What is the highest point in Guinas?Jakkalsberg (1,575 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Guinas?February to September and November to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Guinas?Tsumeb State Hospital, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Guinas?FNB, about 33 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Guinas?Shell, about 32 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Guinas?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Guinas?NA1202 (OCHA common operational dataset)