Current Date And Time In Oshikango, Namibia
Friday, 24 July 2026
11:54:09 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Oshikango, a city in Ohangwena Region, Namibia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Oshikango — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Oshikango.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Namibia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.4016° S | 15.8908° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.4016 | 15.8908 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 24' 6" S | 15° 53' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 24.0966' S | 15° 53.4462' E |
| City | Oshikango |
| State | Ohangwena Region (Ohangwena) |
| Country | Namibia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 2,658 |
| Elevation | 1,100 m / 3,609 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.4016, 15.8908 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Oshikango to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Ohangwena Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helao Nafidi | Ohangwena Region | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Ongenga | Ohangwena Region | W | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Omungwelume | Ohangwena Region | SW | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Eenhana | Ohangwena Region | E | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Ekongo | Ohangwena Region | E | 142 km | 88 mi | ~2h 22m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Ohangwena Region, the home state of Oshikango, along with each city's aerial distance from Eenhana, Ohangwena Region's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helao Nafidi | -17.3932° S | 15.8911° E | 1,098 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eenhana | -17.4854° S | 16.3294° E | 1,122 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ekongo | -17.5667° S | 17.2167° E | 1,152 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Omungwelume | -17.5068° S | 15.6342° E | 1,095 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ongenga | -17.4417° S | 15.6739° E | 1,093 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ngjiva Pereira Airport IATA: VPE 45 km (28 mi) from Oshikango |
The exact GPS location of Oshikango gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ohangwena Region. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Ohangwena Region state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Oshikango are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Oshikango lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Namibia map
Oshikango sits within Ohangwena Region, Namibia, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Oshikango for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Ohangwena Region. › Browse every city in Ohangwena Region
Coordinates for Oshikango in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Namibia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Oshikango are latitude -17.4016° and longitude 15.8908°. In directional format: 17.4016° S, 15.8908° E. These coordinates mark the center of Oshikango in Ohangwena Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Oshikango is a city in Ohangwena Region, Namibia, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Oshikango sits at: Latitude 17° 24' 6" S and Longitude 15° 53' 27" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Oshikango has a population of approximately 2,658 people. This is roughly 0.787% of Ohangwena Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ohangwena Region.
The interactive satellite map of Oshikango is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.4016, 15.8908 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Oshikango in Ohangwena Region. For broader context, explore the Ohangwena Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Oshikango is Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Oshikango is approximately 47 km (29 mi) from Eenhana, the capital of Ohangwena Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ohangwena Region.
Oshikango sits at an elevation of approximately 1,100 meters (3,609 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ohangwena Region.
The closest cities to Oshikango include Helao Nafidi, Ongenga, Omungwelume. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Oshikango, sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 11h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Oshikango's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Oshikango is approximately 1,937 km (1,204 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,688 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Oshikango — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kekaha, United States, roughly 685 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Oshikango is approximately 587 km (365 mi) S of Windhoek, the national capital of Namibia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
