# Grootfontein Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region – Villages

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Constituency · Otjozondjupa Region 

# Grootfontein

Grootfontein is a constituency of Namibia in Otjozondjupa Region. It had an estimated **27,856 people** in 2023 on 11,272 km² (about 2.5 per km²). 57 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 69 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 27,856people (2023)
- 11,272km²
- 69mapped services
- 1,193 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Grootfontein?

Grootfontein had an estimated **27,856 people** in 2023 — 15.9% of Otjozondjupa Region, 38th of 107 constituencies. There are 928 women for every 1,000 men (below the Otjozondjupa Region figure of 949). Spread over 11,272 km², that is about **2.5 people per km²**, 74th of 107 constituencies.

33.0% of people are children under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 24 across Otjozondjupa Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,425**

5–9 ****3,093**

10–14 ****2,687**

15–19 ****2,416**

20–24 ****2,681**

25–29 ****2,656**

30–34 ****2,402**

35–39 ****1,941**

40–44 ****1,617**

45–49 ****1,521**

50–54 ****1,316**

55–59 ****921**

60–64 ****513**

65–69 ****260**

70–74 ****198**

75–79 ****125**

80+ ****84**

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 Grootfontein?

Grootfontein lies in [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Guinas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/guinas/), [Kahenge](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/kahenge/), [Mpungu](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-west/mpungu/), [Okakarara](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okakarara/), [Otavi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otavi/) and [Tsumkwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/tsumkwe/). By area it is the 25th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 10.7% of [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). The centre of Grootfontein is about 381 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 224 km from Otjiwarongo, the main town of Otjozondjupa Region. The centre point is at 19.3847° S, 18.4542° 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 Grootfontein

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Grootfontein: 2 attractions; 1 castle or fort; 1 museum.

- Altes Fort Museum · museum
- Altes Fort · castle or fort
- Baobab · attraction
- Hoba Meteorite · 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: Grootfontein

- 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

- Rundu Airport (NDU) · Rundu207 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:17, sunset around 18:15).

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 Grootfontein

Open gazetteers list **57 villages, towns and localities** in Grootfontein. The largest with a recorded population: Grootfontein (24,099) and Berg Aukas (391). Settlements here lie between about 1,160 m and 1,522 m above sea level (median 1,193 m).

- Aandster
- Abenab
- Amrib
- Anker
- Arbeidsloon
- Berg Aukas
- Boomplaas
- Bulhoek
- Dawn
- Deo-Volente
- Die End
- Die Park
- Driemaal
- Duinekraal
- Duwib
- Emmanuel
- Fairview
- Goabis
- Grootfontein
- Hantam
- Henta
- Herrenhausen
- Horison
- Hulde
- Ilmenau
- Kalkhugel
- Keibeb
- Koukuas
- Kyalami
- Luiperdheuwel
- Maria Bronn
- Maroelaboom
- Mooibome
- Mylpaal
- Non Dimenticar
- Nora
- Nukuwis
- Omulunga
- Onreg
- Orums
- Shunem
- Stilte
- Strydfontein
- Sukkelsoek
- Tiervlei
- Toevlug
- Toggery
- Tranedal
- Twyfelspoort
- Uitsig
- Uitspan
- Veldduin
- Vooruit
- Voorwaarts
- Wag-’n-Bietjie
- Welkom
- Wilmardi

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 Grootfontein

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

### Hills and mountains

1 valley.

- Otjihaenenvallei · 1,489 m

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Grootfontein 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 Grootfontein and the best time to visit

In Grootfontein, the warmest month is Nov (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (16 °C). About 436 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (114 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 26 114 

Feb 26 84 

Mar 25 71 

Apr 23 27 

May 20 2 

Jun 16 0 

Jul 16 0 

Aug 19 0 

Sep 24 1 

Oct 27 13 

Nov 28 47 

Dec 27 77 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Grootfontein

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hotel Farm Dornhügel · Grootfontein 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.48260&mlon=18.41714#map=17/-19.48260/18.41714) 

School Berg Aukas Primary School · Grootfontein 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.51284&mlon=18.24663#map=17/-19.51284/18.24663) 

Police station Okatjoruu Police Station · Okakarara 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.63836&mlon=18.59691#map=17/-19.63836/18.59691) 

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 Grootfontein

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

- Hospitals7
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels22
- Shopping malls1
- Schools20
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants4
- 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 Otjozondjupa Region

- Okahandja
- Okakarara
- Omatako
- Otavi
- Otjiwarongo
- Tsumkwe

## Quick answers

- Where is Grootfontein?In Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Grootfontein?27,856 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Grootfontein?About 24 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Grootfontein?About 2.5 people per km²
- What borders Grootfontein?Guinas, Kahenge, Mpungu, Okakarara, Otavi and Tsumkwe
- What is there to see in Grootfontein?Altes Fort, Altes Fort Museum, Baobab, Hoba Meteorite
- What time zone is Grootfontein in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Grootfontein?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Grootfontein?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Grootfontein?57 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Grootfontein?Settlements lie between 1,160 m and 1,522 m
- What is the highest point in Grootfontein?Otjihaenenvallei (1,489 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Grootfontein?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Grootfontein?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Grootfontein?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Grootfontein?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Grootfontein?NA1301 (OCHA common operational dataset)