# Okahandja Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okahandja/ Constituency · Otjozondjupa Region # Okahandja Okahandja is a constituency of Namibia in Otjozondjupa Region. It had an estimated **37,132 people** in 2023 on 5,857 km² (about 6.3 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 61 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 37,132people (2023) - 5,857km² - 61mapped services - 1,269 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Okahandja? Okahandja had an estimated **37,132 people** in 2023 — 21.2% of Otjozondjupa Region, 18th of 107 constituencies. There are 1,001 women for every 1,000 men (above the Otjozondjupa Region figure of 949). Spread over 5,857 km², that is about **6.3 people per km²**, 58th of 107 constituencies. 31.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 24 across Otjozondjupa Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people. 0–4 ****4,187** 5–9 ****3,943** 10–14 ****3,624** 15–19 ****3,330** 20–24 ****3,676** 25–29 ****3,398** 30–34 ****3,201** 35–39 ****2,642** 40–44 ****2,404** 45–49 ****2,055** 50–54 ****1,517** 55–59 ****1,256** 60–64 ****723** 65–69 ****480** 70–74 ****315** 75–79 ****232** 80+ ****149** 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 Okahandja? Okahandja lies in [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Karibib](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/karibib/), [Omaruru](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/omaruru/), [Omatako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 42nd largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 5.6% of [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). The centre of Okahandja is about 99 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 145 km from Otjiwarongo, the main town of Otjozondjupa Region. The centre point is at 21.7695° S, 16.6374° 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 Okahandja OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Okahandja: 3 memorials; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum; 1 monument; 1 hot spring. - Military Museum · museum - Moordkoppie · viewpoint - Okahandja view · viewpoint - Grave of Hosea Kutako · memorial - Grave of Kahimemua Nguvauva · memorial - Grave of Samuel Maharero · memorial - Gross Barmen Hot Spring · hot spring - Wegekreuz · monument 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: Okahandja - 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 - Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek103 km - Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek117 km ### Nearest railway station Okahandja Station (Okahandja), about 37 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:05) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:29, sunset around 18:17). 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 Okahandja Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Okahandja. The largest with a recorded population: Okahandja (26,832). Settlements here lie between about 1,128 m and 1,498 m above sea level (median 1,269 m). - Dusternbrook - Grootpad - Gross Barmen - Klein Barmen - Nau-Aib - Okahandja - Okazize - Oruware - Osona - Osona Village - Osono - Ranch - Riverside - Safari Guest Farm Düsternbrook - Teufelsbach - Veddersdal - Vyf Rand 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 Okahandja Named natural and historic features inside Okahandja, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Otjihavera - Ouaiputs - Swakoppoort Dam ### Hills and mountains 21 mountains; 11 hills. - Ombotozo · 1,903 m - Omburo · 1,864 m - Otjimanambura · 1,863 m - Klein Omatako · 1,783 m - Komaseck · 1,752 m - Katzberg · 1,733 m - Okahimbo · 1,688 m - Rosenthal · 1,666 m - Onjima · 1,663 m - Hexentanzplatz · 1,636 m - Merker · 1,612 m - Okongwekuppe · 1,587 m - Okombepera · 1,579 m - Okombahekuppe · 1,572 m - Okangange · 1,557 m - Okandumondjuwo · 1,548 m - Waldauberg · 1,542 m - Teufelsberg · 1,537 m - Leopardenberg · 1,535 m - Orutjivaberg · 1,527 m - Falkenstein · 1,522 m - Dornenkuppe · 1,519 m - Kamelberg · 1,488 m - Löwenberg · 1,442 m …and 8 more. ### History 1 historic site. - Moordkoppie ### Getting around 1 railway station. - Okahandja Railway Station 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 Okahandja and the best time to visit In Okahandja, the warmest month is Dec (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 395 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (87 mm) and the driest Aug (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 81 Feb 25 87 Mar 24 76 Apr 21 47 May 18 4 Jun 14 2 Jul 14 0 Aug 17 0 Sep 22 3 Oct 25 16 Nov 26 30 Dec 26 48 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Okahandja Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Okahandja State Hospital · Okahandja 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.98026&mlon=16.91090#map=17/-21.98026/16.91090) Bank Bank Windhoek · Okahandja 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.98522&mlon=16.90879#map=17/-21.98522/16.90879) Petrol pump Shell · Okahandja 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.97240&mlon=16.89294#map=17/-21.97240/16.89294) Hotel Oropoko Lodge · Okahandja 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.75600&mlon=16.50355#map=17/-21.75600/16.50355) Mall Okahandja Shopping Centre · Okahandja 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.98416&mlon=16.90856#map=17/-21.98416/16.90856) School K. W. von Marëes Combined School · Okahandja 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.96812&mlon=16.88731#map=17/-21.96812/16.88731) College NIED (National Institute for Educational Development) · Okahandja 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.96662&mlon=16.90687#map=17/-21.96662/16.90687) Police station Okahandja Police Station · Okahandja 37 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.98291&mlon=16.91622#map=17/-21.98291/16.91622) 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 Okahandja Places mapped inside Okahandja in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks4 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels17 - Shopping malls2 - Schools13 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants10 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics1 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 - Grootfontein - Okakarara - Omatako - Otavi - Otjiwarongo - Tsumkwe ## Quick answers - Where is Okahandja?In Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia - What is the population of Okahandja?37,132 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Okahandja?About 25 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Okahandja?About 6.3 people per km² - What borders Okahandja?Karibib, Omaruru, Omatako and Windhoek Rural - What is there to see in Okahandja?Grave of Hosea Kutako, Grave of Kahimemua Nguvauva, Grave of Samuel Maharero, Gross Barmen Hot Spring - What time zone is Okahandja in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Okahandja?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Okahandja?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Okahandja?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Okahandja?Settlements lie between 1,128 m and 1,498 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Okahandja?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Okahandja?Ombotozo (1,903 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Okahandja?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Okahandja?Okahandja State Hospital, about 37 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Okahandja?Bank Windhoek, about 37 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Okahandja?Shell, about 35 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Okahandja?2 mapped - How many banks are in Okahandja?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Okahandja?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Okahandja?NA1302 (OCHA common operational dataset)