# Omuthiyagwiipundi Constituency, Oshikoto Region – Villages

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Constituency · Oshikoto Region 

# Omuthiyagwiipundi

Omuthiyagwiipundi is a constituency of Namibia in Oshikoto Region. It had an estimated **31,336 people** in 2023 on 13,391 km² (about 2.3 per km²). Its main town is Omuthiya. 19 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 55 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 31,336people (2023)
- 13,391km²
- 55mapped services
- 1,099 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Omuthiyagwiipundi?

Omuthiyagwiipundi had an estimated **31,336 people** in 2023 — 13.8% of Oshikoto Region, 27th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,071 women for every 1,000 men (above the Oshikoto Region figure of 1,056). Spread over 13,391 km², that is about **2.3 people per km²**, 75th of 107 constituencies.

40.5% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 19 years (it is 20 across Oshikoto Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 83 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,139**

5–9 ****4,278**

10–14 ****4,259**

15–19 ****3,949**

20–24 ****2,664**

25–29 ****2,023**

30–34 ****1,648**

35–39 ****1,433**

40–44 ****1,336**

45–49 ****1,217**

50–54 ****1,015**

55–59 ****1,023**

60–64 ****825**

65–69 ****627**

70–74 ****400**

75–79 ****250**

80+ ****250**

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 Omuthiyagwiipundi?

Omuthiyagwiipundi lies in [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 8 other constituencies: [Eengodi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/eengodi/), [Guinas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/guinas/), [Okankolo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/okankolo/), [Omuntele](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuntele/), [Onyaanya](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/onyaanya/), [Otavi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otavi/), [Outjo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/outjo/) and [Uuvudhiya](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshana/uuvudhiya/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 34.6% of [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/). The centre of Omuthiyagwiipundi is about 422 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 52 km from Omuthiya, the main town of Oshikoto Region. The centre point is at 18.8139° S, 16.4500° 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 Omuthiyagwiipundi

OpenStreetMap lists 24 named sights in Omuthiyagwiipundi: 17 viewpoints; 3 attractions; 1 castle or fort; 1 memorial; 1 museum; 1 nature reserve.

- Museum of Namibian Music · museum
- Fort Namutoni · castle or fort
- King Nehale Conservancy · 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
- Ngobib (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Noniams (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Okerfontein (natural waterhole) · viewpoint
- Springbokfontein · viewpoint
- Stinkwater · viewpoint
- Tsumcor · viewpoint
- Twee Palms · viewpoint
- Groß Namutoni · attraction
- Okondeka (natural waterhole) · attraction
- Rietfontein · attraction
- Dorslandtrekkers · memorial

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: Omuthiyagwiipundi

- 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) · Halali24 km
- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa117 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:11) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:24, sunset around 18:24).

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 Omuthiyagwiipundi

Open gazetteers list **19 villages, towns and localities** in Omuthiyagwiipundi. The largest with a recorded population: Omuthiya (5,000). Settlements here lie between about 1,077 m and 1,113 m above sea level (median 1,099 m).

- Amukulungundju
- Antheap Milepost
- Halali
- Indongoyakeelu
- Namutoni
- Namutoni Gate
- Ndamoro
- Okangororosa
- Okapuko
- Omupanda
- Omuthiya
- Omutsewombahe
- Onakalunga
- Onakasino
- Onalunike
- Onembenge
- Oshalongo
- Oshifukwa
- Oshiya

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 Omuthiyagwiipundi

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

### Coast and islands

1 island; 1 headland.

- Logan’s Island
- Poacher’s Point

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Etosha National Park

### History

1 fort.

- Fort Namutoni

### Getting around

2 airports; 2 airfields.

- Halali
- Halali Airport
- Namutoni Airport
- Operet

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 Omuthiyagwiipundi and the best time to visit

In Omuthiyagwiipundi, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 400 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (99 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 95 

Feb 26 99 

Mar 26 70 

Apr 24 21 

May 21 1 

Jun 18 0 

Jul 17 0 

Aug 21 0 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 28 14 

Nov 28 38 

Dec 28 60 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Omuthiyagwiipundi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Petrol pump Station permanently closed · Omuthiyagwiipundi 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.03452&mlon=16.47064#map=17/-19.03452/16.47064) 

Hotel Halali Camp · Omuthiyagwiipundi 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.03559&mlon=16.47216#map=17/-19.03559/16.47216) 

School Hosian private school · Omuthiyagwiipundi 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.96344&mlon=16.54816#map=17/-18.96344/16.54816) 

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 Omuthiyagwiipundi

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

- Hospitals1
- Banks3
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels13
- Schools22
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants5
- 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
- Guinas
- Okankolo
- Olukonda
- Omuntele
- Onayena
- Oniipa
- Onyaanya
- Tsumeb

## Quick answers

- Where is Omuthiyagwiipundi?In Oshikoto Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Omuthiyagwiipundi?31,336 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Omuthiyagwiipundi?About 19 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Omuthiyagwiipundi?About 2.3 people per km²
- What borders Omuthiyagwiipundi?Eengodi, Guinas, Okankolo, Omuntele, Onyaanya, Otavi, Outjo and Uuvudhiya
- What is there to see in Omuthiyagwiipundi?Andoni, Aroe (man-made water point), Batia (natural waterhole), Chudob (natural waterhole)
- What time zone is Omuthiyagwiipundi in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Omuthiyagwiipundi?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Omuthiyagwiipundi?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Omuthiyagwiipundi?19 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Omuthiyagwiipundi?Settlements lie between 1,077 m and 1,113 m
- What is the best time to visit Omuthiyagwiipundi?December to October
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Omuthiyagwiipundi?Station permanently closed, about 25 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Omuthiyagwiipundi?1 mapped
- How many banks are in Omuthiyagwiipundi?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Omuthiyagwiipundi?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Omuthiyagwiipundi?NA1206 (OCHA common operational dataset)
