Businesses in Windhoek
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 18.2%
Hotels & Travel: 12%
Restaurants: 9.7%
Professional Services: 9.3%
Industry: 8.1%
Education: 6.6%
Medical: 5.1%
Other: 31%
| Area of Windhoek, Khomas Region | 5,133 km² |
| Population | 398,466 |
| Male Population | 196,992 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 201,474 (50.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +381.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +62.3% |
| Median Age | 24.5 |
| Male Median Age | 24.9 |
| Female Median Age | 24.1 |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Eros, Katutura, Khomasdal, Klein Windhoek, Ludwigsdorf, Northern Industrial, Pioneers Park, Prosperita Industrial, Southern Industrial Area, Windhoek Central, Windhoek West |
| Local Time | Wednesday 6:35 AM |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Weather | -0.4°C few clouds |
| Lat & Lng | -22.55941° / 17.08323° |
Windhoek, Khomas Region - Map
Windhoek, Khomas Region Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,741 | 158,874 | 245,546 | 398,466 |
| Population Density | 16.1 / km² | 31.0 / km² | 47.8 / km² | 77.6 / km² |
Windhoek Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 62.3% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek, Khomas Region | +381.6% | +150.8% | +62.3% |
| Khomas | +381.2% | +149.6% | +61.7% |
| Namibia | +169.8% | +71.5% | +28.5% |
Windhoek, Khomas Region Median Age
Median Age: 24.5 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek, Khomas Region | 24.5 years | 24.1 years | 24.9 years |
| Khomas | 24.7 years | 24.3 years | 25.2 years |
| Namibia | 21.2 years | 21.7 years | 20.6 years |
Windhoek, Khomas Region Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 21,922 | 22,096 | 44,019 |
| 5-9 | 16,326 | 17,028 | 33,354 |
| 10-14 | 16,053 | 17,522 | 33,575 |
| 15-19 | 17,438 | 20,563 | 38,001 |
| 20-24 | 27,481 | 29,017 | 56,499 |
| 25-29 | 24,234 | 23,702 | 47,936 |
| 30-34 | 20,554 | 19,622 | 40,176 |
| 35-39 | 15,837 | 14,953 | 30,791 |
| 40-44 | 11,949 | 11,167 | 23,117 |
| 45-49 | 8,749 | 8,151 | 16,901 |
| 50-54 | 6,082 | 5,908 | 11,991 |
| 55-59 | 4,254 | 3,997 | 8,252 |
| 60-64 | 2,564 | 2,839 | 5,404 |
| 65-69 | 1,419 | 1,760 | 3,179 |
| 70-74 | 922 | 1,214 | 2,137 |
| 75-79 | 558 | 813 | 1,372 |
| 80-84 | 288 | 546 | 835 |
| 85 Plus | 362 | 574 | 937 |
Windhoek, Khomas Region Population Density
Population Density: 77.6 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek, Khomas Region | 398,466 | 5,133 km² | 77.6 / km² |
| Khomas | 423,972 | 37,024.3 km² | 11.5 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3.02 / km² |
Windhoek, Khomas Region Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100Sources:
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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Windhoek Windhoek Central: 21.2%
Southern Industrial Area: 12.2%
Windhoek West: 8.8%
Klein Windhoek: 8.3%
Katutura: 5.2%
Other: 44.3%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Windhoek Area Code 61: 79.2%
Area Code 81: 18.1%
Other: 2.7%
Business distribution by price for Windhoek, Khomas Region
Inexpensive: 46.4%
Moderate: 42.6%
Expensive: 9.1%
Very Expensive: 1.9%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. & Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Windhoek, Khomas Region CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windhoek, Khomas Region | 1,753,175 t | 4.4 t | 341.5 t/km² |
| Khomas | 1,454,919 t | 3.43 t | 39.3 t/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,181 t | 2.84 t | 8.56 t/km² |
Windhoek, Khomas Region CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,753,175 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.4 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 341.5 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Windhoek, Khomas Region
Windhoek (/ˈvɪnt.hʊk/ VINT-huuk; German: Windhuk ; Khoekhoe: ǀAiǁgams; Otjiherero: Otjomuise) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around 1,700 metres (5.. Windhoek Wikipedia Page
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