Oshakati Population 2026
Oshakati has a population of 43,309, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Oshana Region. Roughly 1.4% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,309
Rank in Namibia
#5
Coordinates
17.79°S, 15.70°E
~1,103 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek
Distance to capital (Windhoek)
550 km
342 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oshana Region
Cities near Oshakati
- Ongwediva24,012 people · ~7 km away
- Ondangwa27,049 people · ~32 km away
- Helao Nafidi22,963 people · ~48 km away
- Tsumeb22,845 people · ~267 km away
- Otjiwarongo33,481 people · ~314 km away
- Grootfontein24,099 people · ~321 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oshakati?
Oshakati has a population of 43,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Namibia.
What region is Oshakati in?
Oshakati is located in Oshana Region, Namibia.
Is Oshakati 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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