Ndiyona Population 2026
Ndiyona has a population of 20,633, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Kavango East. Roughly 0.7% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,633
Rank in Namibia
#17
Coordinates
18.04°S, 20.70°E
~1,055 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek
Distance to capital (Windhoek)
628 km
390 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kavango East
| City | Population | Rank in Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Rundu | 75,180 | #2 |
Cities near Ndiyona
- Rundu75,180 people · ~99 km away
- Grootfontein24,099 people · ~323 km away
- Tsumeb22,845 people · ~342 km away
- Katima Mulilo33,615 people · ~383 km away
- Ondangwa27,049 people · ~499 km away
- Otjiwarongo33,481 people · ~504 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ndiyona?
Ndiyona has a population of 20,633 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Namibia.
What region is Ndiyona in?
Ndiyona is located in Kavango East, Namibia.
Is Ndiyona the capital of Namibia?
No, the capital of Namibia is Windhoek, about 628 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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