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Tsumkwe, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Tsumkwe, Namibia

Friday, 14 August 2026
06:39:59 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,664

📍 Cities Near To Tsumkwe


Find cities, states and countries closest to Tsumkwe in Otjozondjupa 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 Tsumkwe.

📍 Tsumkwe 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 Tsumkwe from our regional database:

State / RegionOtjozondjupa Region
Total Population1,664
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-19.5936° N
Center Longitude20.502° E
Elevation1,153 m (3,783 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Otjozondjupa Region#7 of 10
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alto Cuito Alto Cuito439 707 381
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis406 654 353
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis406 654 353
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Aranos Aranos326 525 284
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Artesia Artesia482 776 419
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bagani Bagani126 202 109
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bambi Bambi503 809 437
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bethel Bethel483 777 419
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Boatlaname Boatlaname440 708 382
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bokaa Bokaa487 784 423
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bonwapitse Bonwapitse461 742 400
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Borobadilepe Borobadilepe483 777 419
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Botlhapatlou Botlhapatlou443 713 385
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bray Bray454 730 394
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bukalo Bukalo294 473 255
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Tsumkwe


States and regions closest to Otjozondjupa Region (home state of Tsumkwe), 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 Erongo Region Erongo Region187 301 163
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi268 432 233
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region254 409 221
South (S)
National Flag Of Kavango East Kavango East230 370 199
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kavango West Kavango West165 265 143
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Khomas Region Khomas Region149 240 129
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kunene Region Kunene Region256 412 222
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ohangwena Region Ohangwena Region211 340 183
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Omaheke Region Omaheke Region133 214 115
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Omusati Region Omusati Region236 380 205
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Tsumkwe


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Tsumkwe (You)Otjozondjupa Region1,664
NdiyonaKavango East20,633174.1N
GumareNorth-West11,572175.8E
NokanengNorth-West1,763185.0E
ShakaweNorth-West10,589196.2NE
DivunduKavango East884199.5NNE
OtjituuoOtjozondjupa Region624199.9W
RunduKavango East75,180201.5NNW
BaganiZambezi Region2,000202.3NE
TsauNorth-West1,409213.9ESE
OtjineneOmaheke Region2,491248.2SW

🏆 Otjozondjupa Region City Rankings

How does Tsumkwe rank within Otjozondjupa 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 Tsumkwe appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Otjiwarongo33,481
Okahandja26,832
Grootfontein24,099
Otavi6,213
Osire5,941
Okakarara5,581
Tsumkwe ⭐1,664
Kalkfeld1,656
Okondjatu1,386
Otjituuo624

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rundu Airport
IATA: NDU
200 km (124 mi) from Tsumkwe
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 Otjozondjupa Region Cities
Tsumkwe ranks #7 of 10 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Tsumkwe Sits on the Map

Tsumkwe sits inside Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia and ranks #7 of 10 cities in Otjozondjupa 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 Tsumkwe 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 Tsumkwe 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 Tsumkwe and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Tsumkwe against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Otjozondjupa Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Tsumkwe: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Tsumkwe

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Tsumkwe?

See the Cities Near To Tsumkwe 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 Otjozondjupa Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Tsumkwe to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Tsumkwe ranks #7 of 10 cities in Otjozondjupa 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 Tsumkwe?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tsumkwe is Rundu Airport (NDU), about 200 km (124 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.