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Namibia, officially known as the Republic of Namibia, is a country located in southwestern Africa. It is bordered by Angola to the north, Zambia and Botswana to the northeast, South Africa to the south and southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Namibia is divided into 14 regions, which are further divided into constituencies. Here is a list of the 14 regions of Namibia:
Namibia is a southwestern African country bordered by Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is divided into 14 administrative regions for governance and regional administration. Windhoek is the national capital and also the largest city in Namibia.
The country includes deserts, savannahs, mountains, river systems, coastal plains, and wildlife reserves spread across southern Africa. Different regions are known for mining, tourism, livestock farming, fishing, conservation parks, and diamond production.
Key Facts
- National capital: Windhoek
- Total population: 3,100,000 (Official estimate 2025)
- Total area: 825,615 km² (318,772 sq miles)
- Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
- Bordering countries: Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa
- Total Regions: 14
- Total Constituencies: 120+
List of Regions and Capitals of Namibia
Total regions shown: 14 | Combined population: 3,100,000 | Combined area: 825,615 km²
| # | Region Name | Capital City | Region Area | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erongo | Swakopmund | Atlantic Coast | 63,579 | 210,000 |
| 2 | Hardap | Mariental | Southern Namibia | 109,651 | 105,000 |
| 3 | Karas | Keetmanshoop | Southern Desert | 161,215 | 95,000 |
| 4 | Kavango East | Rundu | Northeastern Namibia | 25,667 | 145,000 |
| 5 | Kavango West | Nkurenkuru | Northern Interior | 23,293 | 120,000 |
| 6 | Khomas | Windhoek | Central Highlands | 36,964 | 480,000 |
| 7 | Kunene | Opuwo | Northwestern Namibia | 115,260 | 125,000 |
| 8 | Ohangwena | Eenhana | Northern Borderlands | 10,706 | 390,000 |
| 9 | Omaheke | Gobabis | Eastern Savannah | 84,612 | 90,000 |
| 10 | Omusati | Outapi | Northern Namibia | 26,573 | 350,000 |
| 11 | Oshana | Oshakati | Northern Namibia | 8,653 | 240,000 |
| 12 | Oshikoto | Omuthiya | North-Central Namibia | 38,653 | 215,000 |
| 13 | Otjozondjupa | Otjiwarongo | Central-Eastern Namibia | 105,185 | 180,000 |
| 14 | Zambezi | Katima Mulilo | Zambezi Strip | 14,785 | 155,000 |
Largest Regions by Area
- Karas - 62,245 sq mi (161,215 km²)
- Kunene - 44,502 sq mi (115,260 km²)
- Hardap - 42,336 sq mi (109,651 km²)
- Otjozondjupa - 40,612 sq mi (105,185 km²)
- Omaheke - 32,669 sq mi (84,612 km²)
- Erongo - 24,548 sq mi (63,579 km²)
- Oshikoto - 14,924 sq mi (38,653 km²)
- Khomas - 14,272 sq mi (36,964 km²)
Most Populous Regions
- Khomas - Population: 480,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Ohangwena - Population: 390,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Omusati - Population: 350,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Oshana - Population: 240,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Oshikoto - Population: 215,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Erongo - Population: 210,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Otjozondjupa - Population: 180,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
- Zambezi - Population: 155,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Smallest Regions by Area
- Oshana - 3,341 sq mi (8,653 km²)
- Ohangwena - 4,134 sq mi (10,706 km²)
- Zambezi - 5,709 sq mi (14,785 km²)
- Kavango West - 8,994 sq mi (23,293 km²)
- Kavango East - 9,910 sq mi (25,667 km²)
- Omusati - 10,260 sq mi (26,573 km²)
Regions by Geographic Grouping
- Atlantic Coast: Erongo
- Central-Eastern Namibia: Otjozondjupa
- Central Highlands: Khomas
- Eastern Savannah: Omaheke
- North-Central Namibia: Oshikoto
- Northeastern Namibia: Kavango East
- Northern Borderlands: Ohangwena
- Northern Interior: Kavango West
- Northern Namibia: Omusati, Oshana
- Northwestern Namibia: Kunene
- Southern Desert: Karas
- Southern Namibia: Hardap
- Zambezi Strip: Zambezi
Landlocked Regions
- Hardap
- Kavango East
- Kavango West
- Khomas
- Ohangwena
- Omaheke
- Omusati
- Oshana
- Oshikoto
- Otjozondjupa
- Zambezi
Regions with Coastline
- Erongo
- Karas
- Kunene
Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Angola: Cunene, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto
- Zambia: Zambezi
- Botswana: Omaheke, Zambezi
- South Africa: Hardap, Karas
Sources
- Namibia Statistics Agency
- World Bank - Namibia Data
- CIA World Factbook - Namibia
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Namibia
- Government of Namibia