# Linyanti Constituency, Zambezi Region – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/linyanti/ Constituency · Zambezi Region # Linyanti Linyanti is a constituency of Namibia in Zambezi Region. It had an estimated **18,537 people** in 2023 on 3,733 km² (about 5.0 per km²). 65 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 18,537people (2023) - 3,733km² - 36mapped services - 962 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Linyanti? Linyanti had an estimated **18,537 people** in 2023 — 16.4% of Zambezi Region, 61st of 107 constituencies. There are 1,053 women for every 1,000 men (above the Zambezi Region figure of 1,038). Spread over 3,733 km², that is about **5.0 people per km²**, 63rd of 107 constituencies. 36.3% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 21 across Zambezi Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people. 0–4 ****2,181** 5–9 ****2,282** 10–14 ****2,269** 15–19 ****2,049** 20–24 ****1,540** 25–29 ****1,600** 30–34 ****1,240** 35–39 ****1,073** 40–44 ****874** 45–49 ****780** 50–54 ****688** 55–59 ****486** 60–64 ****503** 65–69 ****338** 70–74 ****255** 75–79 ****211** 80+ ****168** 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 Linyanti? Linyanti lies in [Zambezi Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/), [Namibia](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/). It borders 2 other constituencies: [Kongola](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/kongola/) and [Sibbinda](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/sibbinda/). By area it is the 51st largest of 107 constituencies in Namibia. It covers 25.8% of [Zambezi Region](https://wherepedia.org/namibia/zambezi/). The centre of Linyanti is about 848 km in a straight line from Windhoek, the capital. It is about 92 km from Katima Mulilo, the main town of Zambezi Region. The centre point is at 18.1324° S, 23.7114° 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 Linyanti OpenStreetMap lists 18 named sights in Linyanti: 8 nature reserves; 4 viewpoints; 3 attractions; 3 museums. - David Livingstone Museum · museum - Heritage Village · museum - Lizauli Historical Village · museum - Dzoti Conservancy · nature reserve - Mashi Conservancy · nature reserve - Mayuni Conservancy · nature reserve - Mudumu National Park · nature reserve - NG/15 Linyanti Reserve · nature reserve - Nkasa Rupara National Park · nature reserve - Sobbe Conservancy · nature reserve - Wuparo Conservancy · nature reserve - Hippo Pool · viewpoint - Maziba Waterhole · viewpoint - Uitkijkhutje · viewpoint - waterhole · viewpoint - Buffalo Trail · attraction - Hippo Pond, Mbezi Camp · attraction - Kwando Traditional Village · 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: Linyanti - 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) · Mpacha74 km - Kasane International Airport (BBK) · Kasane157 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Jun (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 17:56). 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 Linyanti Open gazetteers list **65 villages, towns and localities** in Linyanti. The largest with a recorded population: Linyanti (1,061). Settlements here lie between about 937 m and 983 m above sea level (median 962 m). - Batubaja - Choi - Dipito - Golden Halfway - Kalomo - Kapani - Kashiana - Katembo - Kayuo - Kushalula - Lianjunga - Lianshulu - Libetse - Linyanti - Lionga - Litaba - Lizauli - Lubuta - Lupenbwe - Luzibalule - Lyanshulu - Mabanga - Mahachana - Makanga - Makundu - Malengalenga - Mamili - Manunga - Mapulanga - Masida - Masiye - Matemwa - Maunga - Mayuni - Mbambazi - Mbilajwe - Mbozi - Muneambuanas - Munjewe - Munuma - Musukubili - Mutau - Ngonga - Nkwazi - Nongozi - Photo - Pwani - Sachona - Sambiso - Samudono - Samulandela - Sangwali - Sauzuo - Setefani - Siambisso - Sikwalo - Sikwanyi - Sikwekwe - Silenga - Silonga - Sitongwani - Situmba - Taulo - Tokomela - Wauwu 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 Linyanti Named natural and historic features inside Linyanti, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Coast and islands 2 islands. - Lupala Island - Nkasa Island ### Forests and nature 3 forests; 3 parks. - Liambotwe Forest - Mudumu Forest - Mudumu National park - Nkasa Rupara National Park - Sakampuka Bush - Wuparo Conservancy ### Getting around 1 airport. - Lianshulu 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 Linyanti and the best time to visit In Linyanti, the warmest month is Oct (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (18 °C). About 664 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (163 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 26 163 Feb 25 125 Mar 25 108 Apr 24 42 May 21 3 Jun 18 2 Jul 18 0 Aug 21 0 Sep 26 2 Oct 29 8 Nov 29 62 Dec 27 149 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Linyanti Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Jackalberry Tented Camp · Linyanti 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.39554&mlon=23.75619#map=17/-18.39554/23.75619) School Kakiramupepo Combined School · Linyanti 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-18.24820&mlon=23.74592#map=17/-18.24820/23.74592) 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 Linyanti Places mapped inside Linyanti in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Hotels8 - Schools25 - Restaurants1 - 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 - Kongola - Sibbinda ## Quick answers - Where is Linyanti?In Zambezi Region, Namibia - What is the population of Linyanti?18,537 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Linyanti?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Linyanti?About 5.0 people per km² - What borders Linyanti?Kongola and Sibbinda - What is there to see in Linyanti?Buffalo Trail, David Livingstone Museum, Dzoti Conservancy, Heritage Village - What time zone is Linyanti in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Linyanti?Dollar (NAD) - What language is spoken in Linyanti?English, Afrikaans, German (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Linyanti?65 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Linyanti?Settlements lie between 937 m and 983 m - What is the best time to visit Linyanti?March to September - How many petrol pumps are in Linyanti?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Linyanti?NA0105 (OCHA common operational dataset)