Ondangwa Population 2026
Ondangwa has a population of 27,049, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Oshana Region. Roughly 0.9% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,049
Rank in Namibia
#9
Coordinates
17.91°S, 15.98°E
~1,081 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek
Distance to capital (Windhoek)
530 km
329 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oshana Region
Cities near Ondangwa
- Ongwediva24,012 people · ~27 km away
- Oshakati43,309 people · ~32 km away
- Helao Nafidi22,963 people · ~58 km away
- Tsumeb22,845 people · ~236 km away
- Grootfontein24,099 people · ~290 km away
- Otjiwarongo33,481 people · ~293 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ondangwa?
Ondangwa has a population of 27,049 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Namibia.
What region is Ondangwa in?
Ondangwa is located in Oshana Region, Namibia.
Is Ondangwa the capital of Namibia?
No, the capital of Namibia is Windhoek, about 530 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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