# Omatako Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/ Constituency · Otjozondjupa Region # Omatako Omatako is a constituency of Namibia in Otjozondjupa Region. It had an estimated **11,292 people** in 2023 on 24,877 km² (about 0.5 per km²). 37 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 11,292people (2023) - 24,877km² - 53mapped services - 1,505 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Omatako? Omatako had an estimated **11,292 people** in 2023 — 6.4% of Otjozondjupa Region, 92nd of 107 constituencies. There are 751 women for every 1,000 men (below the Otjozondjupa Region figure of 949). Spread over 24,877 km², that is about **0.5 people per km²**, 100th of 107 constituencies. 36.5% of people are children under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 24 across Otjozondjupa Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,374** 5–9 ****1,470** 10–14 ****1,283** 15–19 ****1,071** 20–24 ****1,257** 25–29 ****935** 30–34 ****771** 35–39 ****698** 40–44 ****606** 45–49 ****531** 50–54 ****442** 55–59 ****340** 60–64 ****208** 65–69 ****126** 70–74 ****76** 75–79 ****69** 80+ ****35** 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 Omatako? Omatako lies in [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 7 other constituencies: [Okahandja](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okahandja/), [Okakarara](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okakarara/), [Okarukambe (Steinhausen)](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/omaheke/okarukambe-steinhausen/), [Omaruru](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/erongo/omaruru/), [Otavi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otavi/), [Otjiwarongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otjiwarongo/) and [Windhoek Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/khomas/windhoek-rural/). By area it is the 10th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 23.6% of [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). The centre of Omatako is about 150 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 126 km from Otjiwarongo, the main town of Otjozondjupa Region. The centre point is at 21.2665° S, 17.5074° 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 Omatako OpenStreetMap lists 24 named sights in Omatako: 6 memorials; 5 attractions; 5 nature reserves; 4 viewpoints; 2 museums; 1 monument; 1 ruins. - Auto Museum · museum - Ombu Museum · museum - Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary · nature reserve - Okonjima Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Ovitoto Conservancy · nature reserve - Von Bach Recreation Resort · nature reserve - Waterberg Plateau Park · nature reserve - Kalahari viewpoint · viewpoint - Plains Camp terrace · viewpoint - Reserve Overview · viewpoint - Waterberg Plateau Viewpoint · viewpoint - Dik-Dik Parking · attraction - Dinosaur Tracks · attraction - Dinosaur Tracks Saurichnium Damarense · attraction - Giraffe Trail · attraction - Small Dinosaur Tracks · attraction - Here lies Carl List · monument - Memorial Ground · memorial - Mission · ruins - Ohamakari Memorial · memorial - Otto Richter · memorial - Willi Killer · memorial - remembering of fallen Hereros · memorial - zum Gedenken an Abteilung Deimling 1904 · 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: Omatako - 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 - Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) · Windhoek135 km - Eros Airport (ERS) · Windhoek155 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.4 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Jun (about 10.8 hours, sunrise around 07:24, 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 Omatako Open gazetteers list **37 villages, towns and localities** in Omatako. The largest with a recorded population: Osire (5,941). Settlements here lie between about 1,332 m and 1,849 m above sea level (median 1,505 m). - Bergquell - Bulskop - Gkamboro Settlement - Hamakari - Hebron - Hochfeld - Imkerhof - Khorusepa - Klawerjas - Okamboro - Okandjira Settlement - Okaokongwinya - Okatjongwa - Okatjsorui - Okaue - Okonjati - Okonjima - Okosongomingo - Ombungurur - Omingonde - Ondiri - Ondwi - Oruuwa - Osire - Osire-Sud - Otjiamongombe West - Otjikoto - Otjiserandu - Otjongombe Settlement - Ovanduvongwe - Penwood - Prinshoek - Spitzkop - Sukses - Uitkomst - Waterberg - Wewelsberg 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 Omatako Named natural and historic features inside Omatako, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam. - Okawaka Dam - Omatako Dam - Von Bach Dam ### Hills and mountains 19 mountains; 14 hills; 1 mountain pass. - Otjihaena · 2,098 m - Etjo · 2,091 m - Spitzberg · 1,969 m - Klein Waterberg · 1,900 m - Omboroko · 1,895 m - Okarukuvisa · 1,864 m - Ozondjacheberg · 1,857 m - Hohenfels · 1,820 m - Prinz-Heinrichberg · 1,808 m - Langberg · 1,807 m - Ondjona · 1,797 m - Okanjandekop · 1,752 m - Hartebeeskop · 1,742 m - Alte Roemerberg · 1,740 m - Okonjatiberg · 1,712 m - Otjipawaberge · 1,711 m - Kapwakaraberg · 1,705 m - Klein Etjo · 1,686 m - Klippenberg · 1,648 m - Okakango · 1,642 m - Okamakuta · 1,625 m - Okongava · 1,591 m - Leeukop · 1,588 m - Grellberg · 1,584 m …and 10 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Waterberg Plateau Park ### Getting around 2 airports; 2 airfields. - Kalkfeld - Midgard Airport - Mount Etjo Airport - Osona 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 Omatako and the best time to visit In Omatako, the warmest month is Dec (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 423 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (87 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 86 Feb 24 87 Mar 23 76 Apr 21 47 May 17 3 Jun 14 1 Jul 14 0 Aug 17 0 Sep 22 2 Oct 25 17 Nov 26 38 Dec 26 65 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Omatako Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Osire Health Center · Omatako 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.07874&mlon=17.36937#map=17/-21.07874/17.36937) School Osire School · Omatako 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.07123&mlon=17.36963#map=17/-21.07123/17.36963) Police station Osire Police Station · Omatako 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-21.07692&mlon=17.37005#map=17/-21.07692/17.37005) 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 Omatako Places mapped inside Omatako in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels32 - Schools7 - Colleges and universities1 - Restaurants4 - Police stations4 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 - Okakarara - Otavi - Otjiwarongo - Tsumkwe ## Quick answers - Where is Omatako?In Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia - What is the population of Omatako?11,292 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Omatako?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Omatako?About 0.5 people per km² - What borders Omatako?Okahandja, Okakarara, Okarukambe (Steinhausen), Omaruru, Otavi, Otjiwarongo and Windhoek Rural - What is there to see in Omatako?Auto Museum, Dik-Dik Parking, Dinosaur Tracks, Dinosaur Tracks Saurichnium Damarense - What time zone is Omatako in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Omatako?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Omatako?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Omatako?37 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Omatako?Settlements lie between 1,332 m and 1,849 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Omatako?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Omatako?Otjihaena (2,098 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Omatako?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Omatako?Osire Health Center, about 25 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Omatako?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Omatako?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Omatako?NA1304 (OCHA common operational dataset)