Grootfontein Population 2026

Grootfontein has a population of 24,099, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Otjozondjupa Region. Roughly 0.8% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.

Location of Grootfontein (capital Windhoek shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,099

Rank in Namibia

#11

Coordinates

19.57°S, 18.10°E

~1,432 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek

Distance to capital (Windhoek)

348 km

216 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Otjozondjupa Region

City	Population	Rank in Namibia
Otjiwarongo	33,481	#8
Okahandja	26,832	#10

Cities near Grootfontein

Tsumeb22,845 people · ~54 km away
Otjiwarongo33,481 people · ~181 km away
Rundu75,180 people · ~255 km away
Ondangwa27,049 people · ~290 km away
Okahandja26,832 people · ~295 km away
Ongwediva24,012 people · ~317 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Grootfontein?

Grootfontein has a population of 24,099 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Namibia.

What region is Grootfontein in?

Grootfontein is located in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.

Is Grootfontein the capital of Namibia?

No, the capital of Namibia is Windhoek, about 348 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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