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Khorixas, Kunene Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Khorixas, Namibia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:38:49 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 12,021

📍 Cities Near To Khorixas


Find cities, states and countries closest to Khorixas in Kunene Region, Namibia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Khorixas.

📍 Khorixas Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Khorixas from our regional database:

State / RegionKunene Region
Total Population12,021
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.3771° N
Center Longitude14.962° E
Elevation931 m (3,055 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Kunene Region#1 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis141 227 123
South (S)
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis141 227 122
South (S)
National Flag Of Aranos Aranos372 598 323
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aus Aus442 712 384
South (S)
National Flag Of Bambi Bambi439 706 381
North (N)
National Flag Of Bentiaba Bentiaba455 733 396
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Berseba Berseba427 687 371
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bethanie Bethanie445 717 387
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bibala Bibala402 647 349
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cacimbas Cacimbas445 716 386
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cacula Cacula410 660 356
North (N)
National Flag Of Cahama Cahama286 460 248
North (N)
National Flag Of Cainde Cainde353 568 307
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Caitou Caitou426 685 370
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Camucuio Camucuio447 720 388
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Khorixas


States and regions closest to Kunene Region (home state of Khorixas), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cuando Cobango Cuando Cobango382 615 332
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cunene Cunene262 421 227
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Erongo Region Erongo Region219 353 190
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region411 661 357
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Huíla Huíla313 504 272
North (N)
National Flag Of Kavango West Kavango West305 491 265
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Khomas Region Khomas Region303 488 263
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Namibe Namibe313 504 272
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ohangwena Region Ohangwena Region228 366 198
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Omaheke Region Omaheke Region380 612 330
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Khorixas


Countries bordering or closest to Namibia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Khorixas's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola813 1,309 706
North (N)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana397 639 345
East (E)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi1,554 2,501 1,350
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,325 2,133 1,151
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini850 1,368 738
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho758 1,220 658
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,234 1,986 1,072
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,139 1,833 989
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa592 953 514
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania1,582 2,547 1,374
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Khorixas. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kunene Region, Namibia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Khorixas (You)Kunene Region12,021
FransfonteinKunene Region65519.1NNE
KamanjabKunene Region2,12784.1N
UisErongo Region1,77194.0S
OkombaheErongo Region1,295117.3SSE
OutjoKunene Region10,009127.9ENE
KalkfeldOtjozondjupa Region1,656139.8ESE
OmaruruErongo Region11,547154.9SE
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region33,481175.9E
UsakosErongo Region9,147191.9SSE
KaribibErongo Region6,898196.5SSE

🏆 Kunene Region City Rankings

How does Khorixas rank within Kunene Region? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Khorixas appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Khorixas ⭐12,021
Outjo10,009
Opuwo9,075
Ruacana3,537
Kamanjab2,127
Sesfontein1,088
Okanguati856
Fransfontein655

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Fransfontein2.45

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Fransfontein267.35
✈️ Nearest Airport
Twyfelfontein Airport
66 km (41 mi) from Khorixas
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Kunene Region Cities
Khorixas ranks #1 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Khorixas? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Khorixas Sits on the Map

Khorixas sits inside Kunene Region, Namibia and ranks #1 of 8 cities in Kunene Region by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Khorixas to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Khorixas outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Khorixas and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Khorixas against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kunene Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Khorixas: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Khorixas and the countries closest to Khorixas by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Namibia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Khorixas, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Khorixas at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Khorixas

If you're stringing together stops in Kunene Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Khorixas — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Khorixas MapView the Khorixas map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Khorixas Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kunene Region OverviewExplore the Kunene Region state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Namibia Country DataGet complete Namibia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Khorixas

Which cities are closest to Khorixas?

See the Cities Near To Khorixas table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Kunene Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Khorixas to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Khorixas and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Khorixas map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Khorixas will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Khorixas to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Khorixas?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Khorixas. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Kunene Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Khorixas compare in size to the cities near it?

Khorixas ranks #1 of 8 cities in Kunene Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Khorixas?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Khorixas is Twyfelfontein Airport, about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.