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Ongwediva, Oshana Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Ongwediva, Namibia

Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:55:39 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 24,012

📍 Cities Near To Ongwediva


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ongwediva in Oshana 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 Ongwediva.

📍 Ongwediva 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 Ongwediva from our regional database:

State / RegionOshana Region
Total Population24,012
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-17.772° N
Center Longitude15.7656° E
Elevation1,088 m (3,570 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Oshana Region#3 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cahama Cahama141 226 122
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chiéde Chiéde44 71 38
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eenhana Eenhana42 68 37
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ekongo Ekongo97 155 84
East (E)
National Flag Of Evale Evale84 136 73
North (N)
National Flag Of Helao Nafidi Helao Nafidi27 44 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Humbe Humbe94 152 82
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Môngua Môngua77 124 67
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mucope Mucope112 180 97
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mupa Mupa110 177 96
North (N)
National Flag Of Namacunde Namacunde33 52 28
North (N)
National Flag Of Naulila Naulila82 131 71
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Nehone Nehone80 129 70
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ogongo Ogongo32 51 27
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Okahao Okahao47 75 41
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Ongwediva


States and regions closest to Oshana Region (home state of Ongwediva), 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 Cobango248 399 216
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cunene Cunene152 244 132
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Erongo Region Erongo Region265 426 230
South (S)
National Flag Of Huíla Huíla251 405 218
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kavango West Kavango West180 290 156
East (E)
National Flag Of Kunene Region Kunene Region134 216 117
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Namibe Namibe324 521 281
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ohangwena Region Ohangwena Region94 151 82
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Omaheke Region Omaheke Region327 527 284
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Omusati Region Omusati Region55 89 48
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Ongwediva


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ongwediva (You)Oshana Region24,012
OshakatiOshana Region43,3096.7WSW
OndangwaOshana Region27,04927.3ESE
Ondangwa EastOshikoto Region5,74231.9ESE
OniipaOshikoto Region4,74032.6ESE
OmungwelumeOhangwena Region91132.6NNW
OshikukuOmusati Region3,27233.7WNW
OngengaOhangwena Region53838.0NNW
OshikangoOhangwena Region2,65843.3NNE
Helao NafidiOhangwena Region22,96344.2NNE
OgongoOmusati Region57250.8WNW

🏆 Oshana Region City Rankings

How does Ongwediva rank within Oshana 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 Ongwediva appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Oshakati43,309
Ondangwa27,049
Ongwediva ⭐24,012

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ondangwa Airport
IATA: OND
23 km (14 mi) from Ongwediva
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 Oshana Region Cities
Ongwediva ranks #3 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ongwediva Sits on the Map

Ongwediva sits inside Oshana Region, Namibia and ranks #3 of 3 cities in Oshana 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 Ongwediva 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 Ongwediva 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 Ongwediva and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ongwediva against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Oshana Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ongwediva: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ongwediva

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ongwediva MapView the Ongwediva map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ongwediva Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Oshana Region OverviewExplore the Oshana 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 Ongwediva

Which cities are closest to Ongwediva?

See the Cities Near To Ongwediva 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 Oshana Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Ongwediva to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ongwediva. 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 Oshana Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Ongwediva ranks #3 of 3 cities in Oshana 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 Ongwediva?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ongwediva is Ondangwa Airport (OND), about 23 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.