Categories in Ondangwa
Auto Parts StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairGas StationPoultry FarmBaby Clothing StoreChildren and baby clothingClothing storesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingChurchesCommunity CenterElectronics StoreHome Audio StoreAppliance StoreBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsHome Goods StoreEducationEducation CenterPrimary SchoolBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsFurniture storesAtm'sBanksFinancial InstitutionHospitalsBusiness to Business ServicePrint ShopConvenience storesMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsTransportation Service
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ondangwa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Clothing stores | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 20 |
| Shopping | 19 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Gas station | 15 |
| Other accommodation | 13 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Atm's | 12 |
| Corporate management | 12 |
| Churches | 11 |
| Furniture stores | 10 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 9 |
| Car parts | 9 |
| Car rental | 8 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Hardware store | 7 |
| Car repair | 7 |
Ondangwa Facts
| Area | 12.2 km² |
| Population | 20,080 |
| Male Population | 9,318 (46.4%) |
| Female Population | 10,762 (53.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +254.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.3% |
| Median Age | 22.6 years (Male: 22.2, Female: 23.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,031 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 65 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.91667, 15.95000 |
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Ondangwa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,663 | 10,137 | 14,206 | 19,274 | 20,080 | 21,125 | 22,206 |
| Population Density | 464.7 / km² | 831.8 / km² | 1,165.6 / km² | 1,581.5 / km² | 1,647.6 / km² | 1,733.3 / km² | 1,822 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridOndangwa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 41.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondangwa | +254.6% | +98.1% | +41.3% |
| Oshana Region | — | — | — |
| Namibia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ondangwa Median Age
Median Age: 22.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondangwa | 22.6 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| Oshana Region | 21.6 yrs | 22.8 yrs | 20.2 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ondangwa Population Density
Population Density: 1,648 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondangwa | 20,080 | 12.2 km² | 1,648 / km² |
| Oshana Region | 200,780 | 8,651.7 km² | 23.2 / 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
Ondangwa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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 Ondangwa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ondangwa
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
Ondangwa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,727 | $5,458 | $6,508 | $6,886 | $7,456 | $7,277 | $6,667 | $7,031 |
| Total GDP | $41.9M | $45.4M | $58.6M | $64.6M | $72M | $73.9M | $73.7M | $79.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Ondangwa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondangwa | 79,380 tn | 3.95 tn | 6,513.2 tons/km² |
| Oshana Region | 523,114 tn | 2.61 tn | 60.5 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
Ondangwa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 79,380 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.95 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,513.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/10 | 2:47 PM | 4 | 50.7 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ondangwa
Ondangwa (earlier spelling Ondangua), is a town of 23,000 inhabitants in the Oshana Region of northern Namibia, bordering Oshikoto Region. Ondangwa was first established as a mission station of the Finnish Missionary Society (the FMS) in 1890. In 191..
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