# Okakarara Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okakarara/ Constituency · Otjozondjupa Region # Okakarara Okakarara is a constituency of Namibia in Otjozondjupa Region. It had an estimated **25,380 people** in 2023 on 14,636 km² (about 1.7 per km²). 91 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 25,380people (2023) - 14,636km² - 30mapped services - 1,281 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Okakarara? Okakarara had an estimated **25,380 people** in 2023 — 14.5% of Otjozondjupa Region, 45th of 107 constituencies. There are 914 women for every 1,000 men (below the Otjozondjupa Region figure of 949). Spread over 14,636 km², that is about **1.7 people per km²**, 78th of 107 constituencies. 38.9% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 24 across Otjozondjupa Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,706** 5–9 ****3,352** 10–14 ****2,819** 15–19 ****2,369** 20–24 ****1,772** 25–29 ****1,709** 30–34 ****1,530** 35–39 ****1,383** 40–44 ****1,420** 45–49 ****1,200** 50–54 ****1,148** 55–59 ****947** 60–64 ****716** 65–69 ****468** 70–74 ****336** 75–79 ****316** 80+ ****189** 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 Okakarara? Okakarara lies in [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 6 other constituencies: [Grootfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/grootfontein/), [Okarukambe (Steinhausen)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/okarukambe-steinhausen/), [Omatako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/), [Otavi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otavi/), [Otjinene](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/otjinene/) and [Tsumkwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/tsumkwe/). By area it is the 18th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 13.9% of [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). The centre of Okakarara is about 291 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 191 km from Otjiwarongo, the main town of Otjozondjupa Region. The centre point is at 20.2797° S, 18.4712° 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 Okakarara OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Okakarara: 2 nature reserves. - Otjituuo Conservancy · nature reserve - Ozonahi Conservancy · nature reserve 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: Okakarara - 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) · Halali253 km - Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek266 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:00) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:18, sunset around 18:13). 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 Okakarara Open gazetteers list **91 villages, towns and localities** in Okakarara. The largest with a recorded population: Okakarara (5,581), Okondjatu (1,386), Otjituuo (624) and Okamatapati (302). Settlements here lie between about 1,187 m and 1,452 m above sea level (median 1,281 m). - Blignaut - Coblenz - Ekuenje - Ekwenye - Elandspan - Erakarombi - Gumib - Middelbult - Ohakane - Ohamuheke - Okaepe - Okahitanda - Okahitua - Okahitwao - Okahumba - Okakarara - Okamapingo - Okamatapati - Okambukonde - Okamita - Okanangu - Okangeama - Okangoho - Okangwindi - Okanugu - Okasitu - Okatakowerva - Okatjavevo - Okatjinenge - Okatjiparango - Okatjoruu - Okatoto - Okatumwama - Okatupapa - Okatuwo - Okatwakoverwa - Okaundja - Okeserahi - Okeserahi Number Three - Okeserahi Number Two - Okombonde - Okomumbonde - Okomuparara - Okondjatu - Okotjitundu - Okoutjove - Okozonduzo - Okozonduzu - Omaihi - Omakande - Omapumba - Omasera - Omatanga - Omatjatjeva - Omatupa - Omazera - Ombinda - Omboora - Ombora - Ombu Yomenye - Ombu Yomumbonde - Ombu Yondjupa - Ombu Yovakuru - Omihongondo - Omitjete - Omukombekonde - Omupanda - Omutima - Ondjomojomungondo - Ongombombonde - Ongongoro - Orauku - Oruauku - Orukango Romungondo - Orunahi - Otjikango - Otjimikambo - Otjinakui - Otjindjumba - Otjisepa - Otjituuo - Otjiurutjokatjove - Otjjase - Otjomupanda - Otumborombonga - Otuvingo - Outa - Ovitatu - Ozondema - Ozongarongombe - Ozonvanga 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). ## Weather in Okakarara and the best time to visit In Okakarara, the warmest month is Dec (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 378 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (92 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 92 Feb 25 86 Mar 24 64 Apr 22 30 May 19 2 Jun 15 0 Jul 15 0 Aug 18 0 Sep 23 1 Oct 26 12 Nov 27 33 Dec 27 57 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Okakarara Need Nearest mapped Distance School Okamatapati Combined School · Okakarara 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-20.40250&mlon=18.21425#map=17/-20.40250/18.21425) 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 Okakarara Places mapped inside Okakarara in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels3 - Schools11 - Colleges and universities2 - 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 - Grootfontein - Okahandja - Omatako - Otavi - Otjiwarongo - Tsumkwe ## Quick answers - Where is Okakarara?In Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia - What is the population of Okakarara?25,380 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Okakarara?About 21 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Okakarara?About 1.7 people per km² - What borders Okakarara?Grootfontein, Okarukambe (Steinhausen), Omatako, Otavi, Otjinene and Tsumkwe - What is there to see in Okakarara?Otjituuo Conservancy, Ozonahi Conservancy - What time zone is Okakarara in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Okakarara?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Okakarara?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Okakarara?91 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Okakarara?Settlements lie between 1,187 m and 1,452 m - What is the best time to visit Okakarara?January to December - How many hospitals are in Okakarara?2 mapped - How many banks are in Okakarara?1 mapped - How many ATMs are in Okakarara?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Okakarara?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Okakarara?NA1303 (OCHA common operational dataset)