Categories in Okahandja
Car & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar WashGas StationFarmingClothing storesChurchesNon-Profit OrganizationHardware storeHome Goods StoreEducationBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCoffee ShopGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsAtm'sBanksBeauty salonsBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceMarketing AgencyApartment ComplexApartmentsResidential Property RentalsGeneral & Multi-Sport VenuesHunting AreaBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHotelsHousing SocietyLodgeTransportation logisticsTravel AgencyUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Okahandja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 20 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 11 |
| Shopping | 10 |
| Clothing stores | 9 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Car wash and detail | 7 |
| Corporate management | 7 |
| Car repair | 6 |
| Advertising and marketing | 6 |
| Health and medical | 6 |
Okahandja Facts
| Area | 8.8 km² |
| Population | 16,100 |
| Male Population | 7,967 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 8,133 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +348.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +18.4% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 23.3, Female: 23.3) |
| Area Codes | 62 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -21.98333, 16.91667 |
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Okahandja Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,589 | 8,069 | 13,593 | 22,447 | 16,100 | 16,595 | 17,174 |
| Population Density | 407.3 / km² | 915.6 / km² | 1,542.5 / km² | 2,547.2 / km² | 1,827 / km² | 1,883.1 / km² | 1,948.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOkahandja Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 18.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okahandja | +348.6% | +99.5% | +18.4% |
| Otjozondjupa Region | — | — | — |
| Namibia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Okahandja Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okahandja | 23.3 yrs | 23.3 yrs | 23.3 yrs |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 22.2 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Okahandja Population Density
Population Density: 1,827 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okahandja | 16,100 | 8.8 km² | 1,827 / km² |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 163,008 | 104,689.2 km² | 1.6 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Okahandja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Okahandja
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Okahandja
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Okahandja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okahandja | 63,490 tn | 3.94 tn | 7,204.5 tons/km² |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 463,206 tn | 2.84 tn | 4.4 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Okahandja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 63,490 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,204.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/19 | 9:20 PM | 3.5 | 90.8 km | 10,000 m | 24km ENE of Karibib, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/08 | 4:11 PM | 3.8 | 68.9 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/08 | 2:48 PM | 4.8 | 70.5 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Okahandja
Okahandja is a city of 24,100 inhabitants in Otjozondjupa Region, central Namibia, and the district capital of the Okahandja electoral constituency. It is known as the Garden Town of Namibia. It is located 70 km north of Windhoek on the B1 road. It w..
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