Oshana, Namibia
Oshana is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia, its capital is Oshakati. The name Oshana describes the most prominent landscape feature in the area, namely the shallow, seasonally inundated depressions which underpin the local agro ecological system. Source: Wikipedia
| Area of Oshana, Namibia | 8,649.2 km² |
| Population | 199,473 |
| Male Population | 90,357 (45.3%) |
| Female Population | 109,116 (54.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +141.3% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +20% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 20.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 22.8 years |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
Map of Oshana
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,660 | 127,611 | 166,232 | 199,473 |
| Population Density | 9.56 / km² | 14.8 / km² | 19.2 / km² | 23.1 / km² |
Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshana, Namibia | +141.3% | +56.3% | +20% |
| Namibia | +171.3% | +72.4% | +28.8% |
Population By Age and Gender
Oshana, Namibia Population Tree| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 12,067 | 12,476 | 24,543 |
| 5-9 | 9,939 | 10,561 | 20,501 |
| 10-14 | 10,765 | 11,417 | 22,182 |
| 15-19 | 11,981 | 13,322 | 25,303 |
| 20-24 | 10,537 | 12,241 | 22,778 |
| 25-29 | 7,882 | 9,751 | 17,634 |
| 30-34 | 6,162 | 7,761 | 13,923 |
| 35-39 | 5,243 | 6,684 | 11,928 |
| 40-44 | 3,747 | 5,040 | 8,787 |
| 45-49 | 2,850 | 4,615 | 7,465 |
| 50-54 | 1,913 | 3,216 | 5,129 |
| 55-59 | 1,631 | 2,717 | 4,349 |
| 60-64 | 1,361 | 2,130 | 3,492 |
| 65-69 | 1,144 | 1,766 | 2,911 |
| 70-74 | 946 | 1,325 | 2,272 |
| 75-79 | 713 | 1,137 | 1,851 |
| 80-84 | 586 | 950 | 1,537 |
| 85 Plus | 890 | 2,007 | 2,898 |
Population Density
Population Density: 23.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshana, Namibia | 199,473 | 8,649.2 km² | 23.1 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 4,233 | n/a | n/a |
| 1100 | 4,546 | 0.7% | 31 |
| 1200 | 4,883 | 0.7% | 33 |
| 1300 | 5,245 | 0.7% | 36 |
| 1400 | 5,633 | 0.7% | 38 |
| 1500 | 6,050 | 0.7% | 41 |
| 1600 | 6,499 | 0.7% | 44 |
| 1700 | 6,980 | 0.7% | 48 |
| 1800 | 13,090 | 6.5% | 611 |
| 1900 | 26,550 | 7.3% | 1,346 |
| 1910 | 28,543 | 7.5% | 1,993 |
| 1920 | 30,689 | 7.5% | 2,146 |
| 1930 | 33,000 | 7.5% | 2,311 |
| 1940 | 35,489 | 7.5% | 2,489 |
| 1950 | 38,168 | 7.5% | 2,679 |
| 1960 | 48,521 | 27.1% | 10,353 |
| 1970 | 64,354 | 32.6% | 15,833 |
| 1990 | 127,611 | 40.8% | 31,628 |
| 2000 | 166,232 | 30.3% | 38,621 |
| 2020 | 214,374 | 13.6% | 24,071 |
| 2030 | 239,880 | 11.9% | 25,506 |
| 2040 | 259,643 | 8.2% | 19,763 |
| 2050 | 273,395 | 5.3% | 13,752 |
| 2060 | 282,467 | 3.3% | 9,072 |
| 2070 | 286,575 | 1.5% | 4,108 |
| 2080 | 285,814 | -0.3% | -761 |
| 2090 | 280,532 | -1.8% | -5,282 |
| 2100 | 272,033 | -3% | -8,499 |
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 Oshana, Namibia
Cities in Oshana, Namibia
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okaku, Oshana, Namibia | 224.2 km² | 20,801 | 240.3 / mi² |
| Okatana, Oshana, Namibia | 425.8 km² | 16,214 | 98.6 / mi² |
| Okatyali, Oshana, Namibia | 557.5 km² | 3,493 | 16.2 / mi² |
| Ompundja, Oshana, Namibia | 465.4 km² | 5,376 | 29.9 / mi² |
| Ondangwa, Oshana, Namibia | 208.9 km² | 39,980 | 495.6 / mi² |
| Ongwediva, Oshana, Namibia | 221.6 km² | 42,592 | 497.9 / mi² |
| Oshakati, Oshana, Namibia | 426.6 km² | 53,377 | 324.0 / mi² |
| Uukwiyu, Oshana, Namibia | 299.5 km² | 13,191 | 114.1 / mi² |
| Uuvudhiya, Oshana, Namibia | 5,819.8 km² | 4,453 | 1.98 / 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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