# Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia – Constituencies & Population

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Region · Namibia 

# Otjozondjupa Region

Otjozondjupa Region is a region of Namibia. It had an estimated **175,408 people** in 2023 on 105,213 km² (about 1.7 per km²). Its main town is Otjiwarongo. It is divided into 7 constituencies. 266 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 391 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 175,408people (2023)
- 105,213km²
- 7constituencies
- 391mapped services

## How many people live in Otjozondjupa Region?

Otjozondjupa Region had an estimated **175,408 people** in 2023 — 6.3% of Namibia, 8th of 14 regions. There are 949 women for every 1,000 men (below the Namibia figure of 1,038). Spread over 105,213 km², that is about **1.7 people per km²**, 10th of 14 regions.

34.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 23 across Namibia). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****21,592**

5–9 ****20,431**

10–14 ****17,825**

15–19 ****15,544**

20–24 ****15,888**

25–29 ****15,130**

30–34 ****13,865**

35–39 ****11,932**

40–44 ****10,676**

45–49 ****9,192**

50–54 ****7,772**

55–59 ****5,996**

60–64 ****3,836**

65–69 ****2,246**

70–74 ****1,551**

75–79 ****1,123**

80+ ****809**

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 Otjozondjupa Region?

Otjozondjupa Region lies in [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 7 other regions: [Erongo Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/), [Kavango East Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/), [Kavango West Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/), [Khomas Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/), [Kunene Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/), [Omaheke Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/) and [Oshikoto Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/). By area it is the 4th largest of 14 regions in Namibia. It covers 12.8% of [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). The centre of Otjozondjupa Region is about 222 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. The centre point is at 20.5657° S, 17.1772° 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 Otjozondjupa Region

OpenStreetMap lists 55 named sights in Otjozondjupa Region: 13 attractions; 13 nature reserves; 9 memorials; 6 museums; 6 viewpoints; 4 monuments; 1 castle or fort; 1 hot spring; 1 ruins; 1 zoo.

- Altes Fort Museum · museum
- Auto Museum · museum
- Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi-San · museum
- Military Museum · museum
- Museum of Namibian Fashion · museum
- Ombu Museum · museum
- Altes Fort · castle or fort
- Mundulea Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- N#a-Jaqna Conservancy · nature reserve
- Nyae Nyae Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okamatapati Conservancy · nature reserve
- Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary · nature reserve
- Okonjima Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Omirunga Freehold Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ondjou Conservancy · nature reserve
- Otjituuo Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ovitoto Conservancy · nature reserve
- Ozonahi Conservancy · nature reserve
- Von Bach Recreation Resort · nature reserve
- Waterberg Plateau Park · nature reserve
- Kalahari viewpoint · viewpoint
- Moordkoppie · viewpoint
- Okahandja view · viewpoint
- Plains Camp terrace · viewpoint
- Reserve Overview · viewpoint
- Waterberg Plateau Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Baobab · attraction
- Cheetah Conservation Fund · attraction
- Dik-Dik Parking · attraction
- Dinosaur Tracks · attraction

…and 25 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: Otjozondjupa 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) · Halali187 km
- Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek215 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:05) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:24, sunset around 18:18).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:22 19:37 13.2 h 

Feb 06:42 19:29 12.8 h 

Mar 06:53 19:08 12.2 h 

Apr 07:02 18:40 11.6 h 

May 07:12 18:22 11.2 h 

Jun 07:24 18:18 10.9 h 

Jul 07:27 18:26 11.0 h 

Aug 07:14 18:37 11.4 h 

Sep 06:48 18:45 12.0 h 

Oct 06:20 18:52 12.5 h 

Nov 06:03 19:08 13.1 h 

Dec 06:05 19:27 13.4 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 Otjozondjupa Region

Constituency People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Otjiwarongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otjiwarongo/) 48,558 8.2 5,902 16 120 

[Okahandja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okahandja/) 37,132 6.3 5,857 17 61 

[Grootfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/grootfontein/) 27,856 2.5 11,272 57 69 

[Okakarara](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okakarara/) 25,380 1.7 14,636 91 30 

[Otavi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otavi/) 13,404 0.9 14,242 7 36 

[Tsumkwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/tsumkwe/) 11,786 0.4 28,427 42 22 

[Omatako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/) 11,292 0.5 24,877 37 53 

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 Otjozondjupa Region

Open gazetteers list **266 villages, towns and localities** in Otjozondjupa Region. The largest with a recorded population: Otjiwarongo (33,481), Okahandja (26,832), Grootfontein (24,099), Otavi (6,213), Osire (5,941) and Okakarara (5,581). Settlements here lie between about 1,044 m and 1,849 m above sea level (median 1,281 m).

- !'Obaha
- !Ukxoarama
- Aandster
- Aasvoëlnes
- Abenab
- Amrib
- Anker
- Apelpos
- Arbeidsloon
- Ben se Kamp
- Berg Aukas
- Bergquell
- Blignaut
- Boomplaas
- Build Together
- Bulhoek
- Bulskop
- Coblenz
- DRC informal settlement
- Dawn
- De Start
- Denarius
- Deo-Volente
- De≠hua
- Die End
- Die Park
- Djxokhoe
- Driemaal
- Duinekraal
- Duinpos
- Dusternbrook
- Duwib
- Eagle Pos
- Ekuenje
- Ekwenye
- Elandspan
- Emmanuel
- Epupa
- Erakarombi
- Fairview
- Freedompark
- G!o'aguru
- Gam
- Geluksput
- Gkamboro Settlement
- Goabis
- Grootfontein
- Grootpad
- Gross Barmen
- Gumib
- G|aq'o!oma
- Hamakari
- Hammansklip
- Hantam
- Hebron
- Heidehof
- Henta
- Herrenhausen
- Hochfeld
- Horabe
- Horison
- Hulde
- Ilmenau
- Imkerhof
- Jan Helpman
- Kalkfeld
- Kalkhugel
- Kaptein se Pos
- Keibeb
- Khorusepa
- Klawerjas
- Klein Barmen
- Kombat
- Koukuas
- Kyalami
- Luhebu
- Luiperdheuwel
- Mangetti Dune
- Marburg
- Maria Bronn
- Maroelaboom
- Middelbult
- Mooibome
- Morester
- Mountain Pos Traditional Village
- Mylpaal
- N!omdi
- N!om|xom
- Nau-Aib
- Non Dimenticar
- Nora
- Nukuwis
- N≠amtjoha
- Ohakane
- Ohamuheke
- Okaepe
- Okahandja
- Okahitanda
- Okahitua
- Okahitwao
- Okahumba
- Okakarara
- Okamapingo
- Okamatapati
- Okamboro
- Okambukonde
- Okamita
- Okanangu
- Okandjira Settlement
- Okanenembandi
- Okangeama
- Okangoho
- Okangwindi
- Okanugu
- Okaokongwinya
- Okaputa
- Okasitu
- Okatakowerva
- Okatjavevo
- Okatjinenge
- Okatjiparango
- Okatjongwa
- Okatjoruu
- Okatjsorui
- Okatoto
- Okatumwama
- Okatupapa
- Okatuwo
- Okatwakoverwa
- Okaue
- Okaundja
- Okazize
- Okeserahi
- Okeserahi Number Three
- Okeserahi Number Two
- Okombonde
- Okomumbonde
- Okomuparara
- Okondjatu
- Okonjati
- Okonjima
- Okosongomingo
- Okotjitundu
- Okoutjove
- Okozonduzo
- Okozonduzu
- Omaihi
- Omakande
- Omapumba
- Omasera
- Omatako
- Omatanga
- Omatjatjeva
- Omatjenne
- Omatupa
- Omazera
- Ombili informal settlement
- Ombinda
- Omboora
- Ombora
- Ombu Yomenye
- Ombu Yomumbonde
- Ombu Yondjupa
- Ombu Yovakuru
- Ombungurur
- Omihongondo
- Omingonde
- Omitjete
- Omukombekonde
- Omulunga
- Omupanda
- Omutima
- Ondiri
- Ondjomojomungondo
- Ondwi
- Ongombombonde
- Ongongoro
- Onreg
- Orauku
- Oruauku
- Orukango Romungondo
- Orums
- Orunahi
- Oruuwa
- Oruware
- Orwetoveni
- Osire
- Osire-Sud
- Osona
- Osona Village
- Osono
- Otavi
- Otjiamongombe West
- Otjikango
- Otjikoto
- Otjimikambo
- Otjinakui
- Otjindjumba
- Otjisepa
- Otjiserandu
- Otjituuo
- Otjiurutjokatjove
- Otjiwarongo
- Otjiwarongo Industrial
- Otjjase
- Otjomupanda
- Otjongombe Settlement
- Otumborombonga
- Otuvingo
- Outa
- Ovanduvongwe
- Ovitatu
- Ozondema
- Ozongarongombe
- Ozonvanga
- Paradys
- Penwood
- Prinshoek
- Ranch
- Rietfontein
- Riverside
- Rooiwal
- Routspos
- Saamstaan
- Safari Guest Farm Düsternbrook
- Shunem
- Spitzkop
- Stilte
- Strydfontein
- Sukkelsoek
- Sukses
- Tamboti Pos
- Terazzo
- Teufelsbach
- Tiervlei
- Toevlug
- Toggery
- Tranedal
- Tsaraxa-Aibes
- Tsumkwe
- Twyfelspoort
- Uitkomst
- Uitsig
- Uitspan
- Veddersdal
- Veldduin
- Vicksrus
- Vooruit
- Voorwaarts
- Vorstershoop
- Vyf Rand
- Wag-’n-Bietjie
- Waterberg
- Welkom
- Wewelsberg
- Wildacker
- Wilhelm Albrechtstal
- Wilmardi
- Xamsa
- |Aotcha
- |Uidinsi (Maxamesi)
- ||Xa|oba
- ≠'Otcaqkxai
- ≠Aqabace North
- ≠Om!o!o
- ≠Xabace South

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 Otjozondjupa Region

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

### Water

3 reservoirs and tanks; 2 rivers and streams; 1 dam.

- Okawaka Dam
- Omatako Dam
- Otjihavera
- Ouaiputs
- Swakoppoort Dam
- Von Bach Dam

### Hills and mountains

62 mountains; 27 hills; 1 peak; 1 mountain pass; 1 valley.

- Omatako · 2,310 m
- Otjihaena · 2,098 m
- Etjo · 2,091 m
- Spitzberg · 1,969 m
- Nageib · 1,918 m
- Ombotozo · 1,903 m
- Klein Waterberg · 1,900 m
- Omboroko · 1,895 m
- Klein Paresis · 1,865 m
- Okarukuvisa · 1,864 m
- Omburo · 1,864 m
- Otjimanambura · 1,863 m
- Ozondjacheberg · 1,857 m
- Hohenfels · 1,820 m
- Prinz-Heinrichberg · 1,808 m
- Langberg · 1,807 m
- Orosberg · 1,806 m
- Ondjona · 1,797 m
- Abachausberg · 1,785 m
- Liebenberg · 1,784 m
- Klein Omatako · 1,783 m
- Langeberg · 1,774 m
- Komaseck · 1,752 m
- Okanjandekop · 1,752 m

…and 68 more.

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Waterberg Plateau Park

### History

1 historic site.

- Moordkoppie

### Getting around

7 airfields; 4 airports; 3 railway stations.

- Grootfontein Airport
- Kalkfeld
- Kombat
- Midgard Airport
- Mount Etjo Airport
- Okahandja
- Okahandja
- Okahandja Railway Station
- Okaputa
- Osona
- Otavi
- Otavi West
- Otjiwarongo
- Tsumkwe

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 Otjozondjupa Region and the best time to visit

In Otjozondjupa Region, the warmest month is Dec (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 442 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (105 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 105 

Feb 24 94 

Mar 23 71 

Apr 21 37 

May 18 3 

Jun 15 0 

Jul 14 0 

Aug 18 0 

Sep 22 3 

Oct 25 21 

Nov 25 44 

Dec 25 64 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Otjozondjupa Region

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

- Hospitals16
- Banks14
- ATMs4
- Petrol pumps43
- Hotels124
- Shopping malls6
- Schools101
- Colleges and universities6
- Pharmacies12
- Restaurants43
- Police stations17
- Dental clinics5

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 Otjozondjupa Region?In Namibia
- What is the population of Otjozondjupa Region?175,408 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Otjozondjupa Region?About 24 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Otjozondjupa Region?About 1.7 people per km²
- What borders Otjozondjupa Region?Erongo Region, Kavango East Region, Kavango West Region, Khomas Region, Kunene Region, Omaheke Region and Oshikoto Region
- What is there to see in Otjozondjupa Region?Altes Fort, Altes Fort Museum, Auto Museum, Baobab
- What time zone is Otjozondjupa Region in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Otjozondjupa Region?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Otjozondjupa Region?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Otjozondjupa Region?266 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Otjozondjupa Region?Settlements lie between 1,044 m and 1,849 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Otjozondjupa Region?3 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Otjozondjupa Region?Omatako (2,310 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Otjozondjupa Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Otjozondjupa Region?16 mapped
- How many banks are in Otjozondjupa Region?14 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Otjozondjupa Region?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Otjozondjupa Region?43 mapped
- What is the P-code of Otjozondjupa Region?NA13 (OCHA common operational dataset)