Kavango Region
Former Region of Namibia
Kavango was one of the thirteen regions of Namibia until it was split into the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions in 2013. Its capital was Rundu.
In the north, Kavango bordered the Cuando Cubango Province of Angola, and in the southeast the North-West District of Botswana. Domestically, it bordered the following regions: Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Kavango Region | 48,840.1 km² |
| Population | 274,196 |
| Male Population | 128,559 (46.9%) |
| Female Population | 145,638 (53.1%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +117.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +8.9% |
| Median Age | 18 years |
| Male Median Age | 16.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 19 years |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
Map of Kavango Region
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,117 | 200,385 | 251,752 | 274,196 |
| Population Density | 2.58 / km² | 4.1 / km² | 5.15 / km² | 5.61 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavango Region | +117.4% | +36.8% | +8.9% |
| Namibia | +171.3% | +72.4% | +28.8% |
Population By Age and Gender
Kavango Region Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 21,590 | 21,705 | 43,296 |
| 5-9 | 18,065 | 18,171 | 36,236 |
| 10-14 | 18,518 | 18,416 | 36,934 |
| 15-19 | 16,937 | 18,057 | 34,994 |
| 20-24 | 12,020 | 14,263 | 26,284 |
| 25-29 | 8,593 | 11,477 | 20,070 |
| 30-34 | 6,835 | 8,750 | 15,586 |
| 35-39 | 5,420 | 6,738 | 12,158 |
| 40-44 | 4,354 | 5,293 | 9,647 |
| 45-49 | 3,624 | 4,785 | 8,410 |
| 50-54 | 2,713 | 4,181 | 6,895 |
| 55-59 | 2,155 | 2,705 | 4,861 |
| 60-64 | 2,294 | 3,278 | 5,572 |
| 65-69 | 1,675 | 2,301 | 3,977 |
| 70-74 | 1,434 | 1,907 | 3,342 |
| 75-79 | 755 | 1,075 | 1,831 |
| 80-84 | 676 | 1,101 | 1,777 |
| 85 Plus | 903 | 1,435 | 2,338 |
Population Density
Population Density: 5.61 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kavango Region | 274,196 | 48,840.1 km² | 5.61 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 5,587 | n/a | n/a |
| 800 | 6,051 | 0.8% | 46 |
| 900 | 6,557 | 0.8% | 50 |
| 1000 | 7,094 | 0.8% | 53 |
| 1100 | 7,658 | 0.8% | 56 |
| 1200 | 8,258 | 0.8% | 60 |
| 1300 | 8,898 | 0.7% | 64 |
| 1400 | 9,613 | 0.8% | 71 |
| 1500 | 10,375 | 0.8% | 76 |
| 1600 | 11,134 | 0.7% | 75 |
| 1700 | 11,945 | 0.7% | 81 |
| 1800 | 21,434 | 6% | 948 |
| 1900 | 39,887 | 6.4% | 1,845 |
| 1910 | 42,472 | 6.5% | 2,585 |
| 1920 | 45,256 | 6.6% | 2,784 |
| 1930 | 48,289 | 6.7% | 3,033 |
| 1940 | 51,706 | 7.1% | 3,417 |
| 1950 | 56,261 | 8.8% | 4,555 |
| 1960 | 70,539 | 25.4% | 14,278 |
| 1970 | 91,835 | 30.2% | 21,296 |
| 1990 | 200,385 | 47.7% | 54,275 |
| 2000 | 251,752 | 25.6% | 51,367 |
| 2020 | 296,263 | 8.5% | 22,255 |
| 2030 | 335,073 | 13.1% | 38,810 |
| 2040 | 364,956 | 8.9% | 29,883 |
| 2050 | 386,371 | 5.9% | 21,415 |
| 2060 | 401,217 | 3.8% | 14,846 |
| 2070 | 407,445 | 1.6% | 6,228 |
| 2080 | 407,543 | 0% | 98 |
| 2090 | 399,635 | -1.9% | -7,908 |
| 2100 | 387,756 | -3% | -11,879 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
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Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Kavango Region
Cities in Kavango Region
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahenge, Kavango, Namibia | 8,809.1 km² | 35,679 | 10.5 / mi² |
| Kapako, Kavango, Namibia | 6,195.3 km² | 32,820 | 13.7 / mi² |
| Mashare, Kavango, Namibia | 9,301.5 km² | 19,649 | 5.47 / mi² |
| Mpungu, Kavango, Namibia | 8,168.1 km² | 22,353 | 7.09 / mi² |
| Mukwe, Kavango, Namibia | 5,490.1 km² | 30,467 | 14.4 / mi² |
| Ndiyona, Kavango, Namibia | 8,174.8 km² | 31,815 | 10.1 / mi² |
| Rundu, Kavango, Namibia | 2,701.2 km² | 101,418 | 97.2 / mi² |
Other Administrative regions in Namibia
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erongo Region | 63,550 km² | 189,859 | 7.74 / mi² |
| Hardap Region | 109,664.7 km² | 92,689 | 2.19 / mi² |
| Karas Region | 161,306 km² | 88,558 | 1.42 / mi² |
| Khomas Region | 36,999 km² | 423,169 | 29.6 / mi² |
| Kunene Region | 115,322.6 km² | 118,044 | 2.65 / mi² |
| Ohangwena Region | 10,695.5 km² | 277,705 | 67.2 / mi² |
| Omaheke Region | 84,781.2 km² | 79,934 | 2.44 / mi² |
| Omusati Region | 26,554.3 km² | 271,625 | 26.5 / mi² |
| Oshana, Namibia | 8,649.2 km² | 199,473 | 59.7 / mi² |
| Oshikoto Region | 38,626.5 km² | 211,058 | 14.2 / mi² |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 104,673.8 km² | 162,977 | 4.03 / mi² |
| Zambezi Region | 14,464.1 km² | 109,203 | 19.6 / mi² |
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