Ongwediva Population 2026
Ongwediva has a population of 24,012, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Oshana Region. Roughly 0.8% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,012
Rank in Namibia
#12
Coordinates
17.77°S, 15.77°E
~1,088 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek
Distance to capital (Windhoek)
550 km
342 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oshana Region
Cities near Ongwediva
- Oshakati43,309 people · ~7 km away
- Ondangwa27,049 people · ~27 km away
- Helao Nafidi22,963 people · ~44 km away
- Tsumeb22,845 people · ~263 km away
- Otjiwarongo33,481 people · ~313 km away
- Grootfontein24,099 people · ~317 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ongwediva?
Ongwediva has a population of 24,012 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Namibia.
What region is Ongwediva in?
Ongwediva is located in Oshana Region, Namibia.
Is Ongwediva the capital of Namibia?
No, the capital of Namibia is Windhoek, about 550 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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