Keetmanshoop Population 2026

Keetmanshoop has a population of 23,049, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Karas Region. Roughly 0.7% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,049

Rank in Namibia

#13

Coordinates

26.58°S, 18.13°E

~998 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek

Distance to capital (Windhoek)

459 km

285 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karas Region

City	Population	Rank in Namibia
Lüderitz	15,137	#18

Cities near Keetmanshoop

Lüderitz15,137 people · ~296 km away
Rehoboth34,185 people · ~377 km away
Windhoek386,219 people · ~459 km away
Gobabis22,639 people · ~466 km away
Okahandja26,832 people · ~526 km away
Walvis Bay73,598 people · ~544 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Keetmanshoop?

Keetmanshoop has a population of 23,049 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Namibia.

What region is Keetmanshoop in?

Keetmanshoop is located in Karas Region, Namibia.

Is Keetmanshoop the capital of Namibia?

No, the capital of Namibia is Windhoek, about 459 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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