Khomas Region
Region of Namibia
Khomas is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia. Its name refers to the Khomas Highland, a high plateau landscape that dominates this administrative unit. Khomas is centered on the capital city Windhoek and provides for this reason superior transportation infrastructure. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Khomas Region | 36,999 km² |
| Population | 423,169 |
| Male Population | 209,429 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 213,740 (50.5%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +382.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +61.8% |
| Median Age | 24.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 25.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 24.3 years |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
Map of Khomas Region
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,719 | 169,259 | 261,500 | 423,169 |
| Population Density | 2.37 / km² | 4.57 / km² | 7.07 / km² | 11.4 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 61.8% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khomas Region | +382.4% | +150% | +61.8% |
| Namibia | +171.3% | +72.4% | +28.8% |
Population By Age and Gender
Khomas Region Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 22,830 | 23,019 | 45,850 |
| 5-9 | 17,085 | 17,828 | 34,913 |
| 10-14 | 16,879 | 18,339 | 35,218 |
| 15-19 | 18,247 | 21,474 | 39,722 |
| 20-24 | 28,614 | 30,168 | 58,782 |
| 25-29 | 25,463 | 24,867 | 50,330 |
| 30-34 | 21,799 | 20,807 | 42,606 |
| 35-39 | 16,923 | 16,008 | 32,931 |
| 40-44 | 12,935 | 12,144 | 25,079 |
| 45-49 | 9,700 | 8,952 | 18,653 |
| 50-54 | 6,858 | 6,636 | 13,495 |
| 55-59 | 4,873 | 4,525 | 9,399 |
| 60-64 | 2,981 | 3,249 | 6,230 |
| 65-69 | 1,705 | 2,045 | 3,751 |
| 70-74 | 1,114 | 1,454 | 2,569 |
| 75-79 | 666 | 936 | 1,603 |
| 80-84 | 347 | 640 | 987 |
| 85 Plus | 411 | 649 | 1,061 |
Population Density
Population Density: 11.4 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khomas Region | 423,169 | 36,999 km² | 11.4 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 | 9,053 | n/a | n/a |
| 1500 | 9,724 | 0.7% | 67 |
| 1600 | 10,444 | 0.7% | 72 |
| 1700 | 11,218 | 0.7% | 77 |
| 1800 | 20,474 | 6.2% | 925 |
| 1900 | 37,450 | 6.2% | 1,697 |
| 1910 | 39,765 | 6.2% | 2,315 |
| 1920 | 42,221 | 6.2% | 2,456 |
| 1930 | 44,824 | 6.2% | 2,603 |
| 1940 | 47,585 | 6.2% | 2,761 |
| 1950 | 50,514 | 6.2% | 2,929 |
| 1960 | 63,382 | 25.5% | 12,868 |
| 1970 | 82,972 | 30.9% | 19,590 |
| 1990 | 169,259 | 42.8% | 43,143 |
| 2000 | 261,500 | 54.5% | 92,241 |
| 2020 | 451,173 | 31.4% | 94,836 |
| 2030 | 504,008 | 11.7% | 52,835 |
| 2040 | 550,646 | 9.3% | 46,638 |
| 2050 | 590,456 | 7.2% | 39,810 |
| 2060 | 623,799 | 5.6% | 33,343 |
| 2070 | 647,568 | 3.8% | 23,769 |
| 2080 | 662,264 | 2.3% | 14,696 |
| 2090 | 666,095 | 0.6% | 3,831 |
| 2100 | 661,909 | -0.6% | -4,186 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Cities in Khomas Region
Cities in Khomas Region
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia | 484 km² | 399,321 | 2,136 / 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 |
| Kavango Region | 48,840.1 km² | 274,196 | 14.5 / 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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