Oshakati
NamibiaNA
Town in Oshana Region, Namibia
Oshakati is a town in northern Namibia. It is the regional capital of the Oshana Region and one of Namibia's largest cities, both by population and as an economic center. It had a population of 58,656 people in 2023.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 28,255
- Coordinates
- -17.788, 15.704
- Timezone
- Africa/Windhoek
- Elevation
- 1074 m
Overview of Oshakati
In Namibia, Oshakati stands out as a compact town. The headcount is close to 28,255. It sits at about 1,074 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, sports and nightlife. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Oshakati
Nature in Oshakati
(3)Nature in Oshakati covers Islands, Lakes and Valleys. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Oshakati's own activity tags.
Sports in Oshakati
(3)Looking for sports? Oshakati has Biking, Running and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Oshakati's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Oshakati
(2)The nightlife shortlist for Oshakati: Clubs and Disco. All of it is drawn from Oshakati's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Oshakati
Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Namibia first, then drive or cycle into Oshakati. The local time zone is Africa/Windhoek.
Similar destinations
Places near Oshakati that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oshakati known for?
- Oshakati is mainly a destination for nature, sports and nightlife, set in Namibia with around 28,255 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Oshakati?
- You can plan around Islands, Lakes, Valleys, Biking and Running in Oshakati. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Oshakati?
- Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Oshakati located?
- Administratively, Oshakati sits in Namibia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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