Largest Cities in Namibia

Top 42 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Namibia

Largest Cities — Namibia

1 Windhoek 21 386,219

2 Rundu 40 75,180

3 Walvis Bay 29 73,598

4 Swakopmund 29 53,009

5 Oshakati 37 43,309

6 Rehoboth 30 34,185

7 Katima Mulilo 28 33,615

8 Otjiwarongo 39 33,481

9 Ondangwa 37 27,049

10 Okahandja 39 26,832

11 Grootfontein 39 24,099

12 Ongwediva 37 24,012

13 Keetmanshoop 31 23,049

14 Helao Nafidi 33 22,963

15 Tsumeb 38 22,845

16 Gobabis 35 22,639

17 Katutura 21 21,243

18 Ndiyona 40 20,633

19 Lüderitz 31 15,137

20 Mariental 30 14,789

21 Khorixas 32 12,021

22 Omaruru 29 11,547

23 Bethanie 31 10,363

24 Outjo 32 10,009

25 Usakos 29 9,147

26 Opuwo 32 9,075

27 Oranjemund 31 8,496

28 Otjimbingwe 29 7,677

29 Outapi 36 7,629

30 Okahao 36 7,000

31 Karibib 29 6,898

32 Warmbad 31 6,700

33 Eenhana 33 6,551

34 Rosh Pinah 31 6,540

35 Otavi 39 6,213

36 Arandis 29 6,127

37 Karasburg 31 6,054

38 Osire 39 5,941

39 Ondangwa East 38 5,742

40 Henties Bay 29 5,594

41 Okakarara 39 5,581

42 Aussenkehr 31 5,359

The largest cities in Namibia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Windhoek leads with a population of 386,219, followed by Rundu and Walvis Bay. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 29 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Windhoek's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 29 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 631,315.

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