# Kongola Constituency, Zambezi Region – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/kongola/

Constituency · Zambezi Region 

# Kongola

Kongola is a constituency of Namibia in Zambezi Region. It had an estimated **8,053 people** in 2023 on 5,035 km² (about 1.6 per km²). 30 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 8,053people (2023)
- 5,035km²
- 15mapped services
- 973 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kongola?

Kongola had an estimated **8,053 people** in 2023 — 7.1% of Zambezi Region, 98th of 107 constituencies. There are 949 women for every 1,000 men (below the Zambezi Region figure of 1,038). Spread over 5,035 km², that is about **1.6 people per km²**, 79th of 107 constituencies.

36.6% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 21 across Zambezi Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people.

0–4 ****936**

5–9 ****1,073**

10–14 ****939**

15–19 ****876**

20–24 ****755**

25–29 ****767**

30–34 ****478**

35–39 ****473**

40–44 ****386**

45–49 ****312**

50–54 ****311**

55–59 ****179**

60–64 ****149**

65–69 ****141**

70–74 ****106**

75–79 ****92**

80+ ****80**

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 Kongola?

Kongola lies in [Zambezi Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 4 other constituencies: [Katima Mulilo Rural](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/katima-mulilo-rural/), [Linyanti](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/linyanti/), [Mukwe](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/kavango-east/mukwe/) and [Sibbinda](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/sibbinda/). By area it is the 47th largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 34.8% of [Zambezi Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/). The centre of Kongola is about 810 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 143 km from Katima Mulilo, the main town of Zambezi Region. The centre point is at 17.8026° S, 22.9666° 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 Kongola

OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Kongola: 3 nature reserves; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum.

- Mafwe Living Museum · museum
- Bwabwata National Park · nature reserve
- Kwandu Conservancy · nature reserve
- Zambezi State Forest · nature reserve
- Horseshoe · viewpoint
- Hunting Camp · viewpoint

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: Kongola

- 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

- Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) · Mpacha130 km
- Kasane International Airport (BBK) · Kasane233 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:47) and shortest in Jun (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 06:56, sunset around 18:00).

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 Kongola

Open gazetteers list **30 villages, towns and localities** in Kongola. Settlements here lie between about 953 m and 1,002 m above sea level (median 973 m).

- Bwabwata
- Chengere
- Chetto
- Gaucha
- Geusha
- Izwi
- Kacenje
- Kalubi
- Kongola
- Kwando
- Likubangwa
- Manda
- Masambo
- Mashambo
- Matongos
- Mbomande
- Mulanga
- Ngenda
- Omega III
- Sekrige
- Sekubis
- Sesheke
- Sikabelezi
- Sikaunga
- Sikosi
- Singalamwe
- Siongo
- Suntusela
- Susuwe
- Wenela

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 Kongola

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

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Kwandu Conservancy

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 airfield; 1 bridge.

- Immelman
- Katima Mulilo Airport
- Kongola Bridge

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 Kongola and the best time to visit

In Kongola, the warmest month is Oct (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 659 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (166 mm) and the driest Jul (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **March to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 166 

Feb 25 123 

Mar 25 111 

Apr 24 37 

May 21 3 

Jun 18 2 

Jul 18 0 

Aug 21 1 

Sep 25 2 

Oct 29 7 

Nov 29 63 

Dec 27 144 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kongola

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

School Masambo Primary School · Kongola 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-17.84789&mlon=22.98820#map=17/-17.84789/22.98820) 

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 Kongola

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

- Hotels5
- Schools9
- Police stations1

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 Zambezi Region

- Kabbe
- Katima Mulilo Rural
- Katima Mulilo Urban
- Linyanti
- Sibbinda

## Quick answers

- Where is Kongola?In Zambezi Region, Namibia
- What is the population of Kongola?8,053 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kongola?About 21 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kongola?About 1.6 people per km²
- What borders Kongola?Katima Mulilo Rural, Linyanti, Mukwe and Sibbinda
- What is there to see in Kongola?Bwabwata National Park, Horseshoe, Hunting Camp, Kwandu Conservancy
- What time zone is Kongola in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kongola?Dollar (NAD)
- What language is spoken in Kongola?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kongola?30 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kongola?Settlements lie between 953 m and 1,002 m
- What is the best time to visit Kongola?March to September
- What is the P-code of Kongola?NA0104 (OCHA common operational dataset)