# Otavi Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region – Villages & Map

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Constituency · Otjozondjupa Region 

# Otavi

Otavi is a constituency of Namibia in Otjozondjupa Region. It had an estimated **13,404 people** in 2023 on 14,242 km² (about 0.9 per km²). 7 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 13,404people (2023)
- 14,242km²
- 36mapped services
- 1,524 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Otavi?

Otavi had an estimated **13,404 people** in 2023 — 7.6% of Otjozondjupa Region, 84th of 107 constituencies. There are 836 women for every 1,000 men (below the Otjozondjupa Region figure of 949). Spread over 14,242 km², that is about **0.9 people per km²**, 88th of 107 constituencies.

32.6% of people are children under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 24 across Otjozondjupa Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,547**

5–9 ****1,504**

10–14 ****1,320**

15–19 ****953**

20–24 ****1,247**

25–29 ****1,245**

30–34 ****1,185**

35–39 ****991**

40–44 ****760**

45–49 ****747**

50–54 ****649**

55–59 ****509**

60–64 ****311**

65–69 ****178**

70–74 ****115**

75–79 ****84**

80+ ****59**

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 Otavi?

Otavi lies in [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 7 other constituencies: [Grootfontein](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/grootfontein/), [Guinas](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/guinas/), [Okakarara](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/okakarara/), [Omatako](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/omatako/), [Omuthiyagwiipundi](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/oshikoto/omuthiyagwiipundi/), [Otjiwarongo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/otjiwarongo/) and [Outjo](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kunene/outjo/). By area it is the 20th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 13.5% of [Otjozondjupa Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/otjozondjupa/). The centre of Otavi is about 303 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 102 km from Otjiwarongo, the main town of Otjozondjupa Region. The centre point is at 19.8485° S, 17.3765° 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 Otavi

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Otavi: 2 nature reserves; 1 attraction.

- Mundulea Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Omirunga Freehold Conservancy · nature reserve
- Cheetah Conservation Fund · 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: Otavi

- 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) · Halali133 km
- Ondangwa Airport (OND) · Ondangwa265 km

### Nearest railway station

Elefantenberg (Otavi), about 18 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Jun (about 10.9 hours, sunrise around 07:22, sunset around 18:18).

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 Otavi

Open gazetteers list **7 villages, towns and localities** in Otavi. The largest with a recorded population: Otavi (6,213). Settlements here lie between about 1,375 m and 1,612 m above sea level (median 1,524 m).

- Jan Helpman
- Kombat
- Okanenembandi
- Okaputa
- Otavi
- Rietfontein
- Rooiwal

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 Otavi

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

### Hills and mountains

11 mountains; 2 hills; 1 peak.

- Nageib · 1,918 m
- Orosberg · 1,806 m
- Abachausberg · 1,785 m
- Liebenberg · 1,784 m
- Langeberg · 1,774 m
- Otjenga · 1,751 m
- Zastroberg · 1,736 m
- Doppelkopf · 1,728 m
- Lindequistkop · 1,711 m
- Spitskop · 1,696 m
- Elefantenberg · 1,688 m
- Heuningberg · 1,679 m
- Gamgamkuberg · 1,674 m
- Uibkop · 1,410 m

### Getting around

2 airfields; 1 railway station.

- Kombat
- Okaputa
- Otavi West

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 Otavi and the best time to visit

In Otavi, the warmest month is Nov (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C). About 481 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (112 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 25 112 

Feb 24 99 

Mar 23 75 

Apr 21 34 

May 18 3 

Jun 15 0 

Jul 15 0 

Aug 18 0 

Sep 22 2 

Oct 25 26 

Nov 26 53 

Dec 25 76 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Otavi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Bank FNB Namibia · Otavi 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.64014&mlon=17.34339#map=17/-19.64014/17.34339) 

ATM FNB · Otavi 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.64011&mlon=17.34353#map=17/-19.64011/17.34353) 

Petrol pump Shell Service Station · Otavi 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.65333&mlon=17.34139#map=17/-19.65333/17.34139) 

Hotel Khorab Safari Lodge · Otavi 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.66352&mlon=17.32797#map=17/-19.66352/17.32797) 

School Khorab Secondary School · Otavi 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-19.64613&mlon=17.34221#map=17/-19.64613/17.34221) 

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 Otavi

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

- Banks2
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels16
- Schools7
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants2

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
- Omatako
- Otjiwarongo
- Tsumkwe

## Quick answers

- Where is Otavi?In Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Otavi?13,404 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Otavi?About 26 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Otavi?About 0.9 people per km²
- What borders Otavi?Grootfontein, Guinas, Okakarara, Omatako, Omuthiyagwiipundi, Otjiwarongo and Outjo
- What is there to see in Otavi?Cheetah Conservation Fund, Mundulea Nature Reserve, Omirunga Freehold Conservancy
- What time zone is Otavi in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Otavi?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Otavi?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Otavi?7 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Otavi?Settlements lie between 1,375 m and 1,612 m
- What is the highest point in Otavi?Nageib (1,918 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Otavi?January to December
- Where is the nearest bank to Otavi?FNB Namibia, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Otavi?FNB, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Otavi?Shell Service Station, about 22 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Otavi?2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Otavi?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Otavi?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of Otavi?NA1305 (OCHA common operational dataset)