Tsumeb Population 2026
Tsumeb has a population of 22,845, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇳🇦 Namibia, located in Oshikoto Region. Roughly 0.7% of Namibia's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Windhoek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,845
Rank in Namibia
#15
Coordinates
19.25°S, 17.71°E
~1,309 m elevation · Africa/Windhoek
Distance to capital (Windhoek)
374 km
232 miles, straight line
Cities near Tsumeb
- Grootfontein24,099 people · ~54 km away
- Otjiwarongo33,481 people · ~175 km away
- Ondangwa27,049 people · ~236 km away
- Rundu75,180 people · ~263 km away
- Ongwediva24,012 people · ~263 km away
- Oshakati43,309 people · ~267 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tsumeb?
Tsumeb has a population of 22,845 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Namibia.
What region is Tsumeb in?
Tsumeb is located in Oshikoto Region, Namibia.
Is Tsumeb the capital of Namibia?
No, the capital of Namibia is Windhoek, about 374 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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