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Outjo, Kunene Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Outjo, Namibia

Friday, 24 July 2026
10:57:35 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 10,009

📍 Cities Near To Outjo


Find cities, states and countries closest to Outjo 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 Outjo.

📍 Outjo 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 Outjo from our regional database:

State / RegionKunene Region
Total Population10,009
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.1069° N
Center Longitude16.1542° E
Elevation1,258 m (4,127 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Kunene Region#2 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Fransfontein Fransfontein74 120 64
West (W)
National Flag Of Kalkfeld Kalkfeld54 87 47
South (S)
National Flag Of Kamanjab Kamanjab91 147 79
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Khorixas Khorixas79 128 69
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Okakarara Okakarara91 146 79
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Okombahe Okombahe100 161 87
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Omaruru Omaruru92 148 80
South (S)
National Flag Of Osire Osire103 166 89
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Otavi Otavi83 134 72
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Otavi Otavi84 135 73
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Otjiwarongo Otjiwarongo40 65 35
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Uis Uis113 182 98
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Outjo


States and regions closest to Kunene Region (home state of Outjo), 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 Outjo


Countries bordering or closest to Namibia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Outjo'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 Outjo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kunene Region, Namibia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Outjo (You)Kunene Region10,009
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region33,48165.0SE
KalkfeldOtjozondjupa Region1,65686.8S
FransfonteinKunene Region655119.5W
KhorixasKunene Region12,021127.9WSW
OtaviOshikoto Region133.9ENE
OtaviOtjozondjupa Region6,213134.5ENE
OkakararaOtjozondjupa Region5,581146.2ESE
KamanjabKunene Region2,127146.8WNW
OmaruruErongo Region11,547148.0S
OkombaheErongo Region1,295160.9SSW

🏆 Kunene Region City Rankings

How does Outjo 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 Outjo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Khorixas12,021
Outjo ⭐10,009
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
193 km (120 mi) from Outjo
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
Outjo ranks #2 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Outjo Sits on the Map

Outjo sits inside Kunene Region, Namibia and ranks #2 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 Outjo 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 Outjo 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 Outjo and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Outjo against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kunene Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Outjo: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Outjo and the countries closest to Outjo 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 Outjo, 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 Outjo at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Outjo

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Outjo MapView the Outjo map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Outjo 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 Outjo

Which cities are closest to Outjo?

See the Cities Near To Outjo 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 Outjo to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Outjo 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 Outjo 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 Outjo 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 Outjo 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 Outjo?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Outjo. 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 Outjo compare in size to the cities near it?

Outjo ranks #2 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 Outjo?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Outjo is Twyfelfontein Airport, about 193 km (120 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.