Windhoek

Namibia · Khomas Region

Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia on the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around 1,700 m (5,600 ft) above sea level in the geographical centre of the country. The population was 486,186 in 2023, and growing, due to migration from other regions in Namibia.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+2 · 8 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Khomas Region

On the map

22.56° S, 17.08° E

Near Windhoek

• Solitaire · 184 km away
• Sesriem · 251 km away
• Swakopmund · 263 km away
• Walvis Bay · 268 km away

More of Namibia

Explore Namibia · Solitaire · Swakopmund · Walvis Bay · Rundu · Sesriem

Where to stay

City comfort self catering Windhoek

9.9/10 · 57 reviews

Our Habitas Namibia

9.8/10 · 15 reviews

Droombos

9.8/10 · 6 reviews

Weavers Nest 34

9.7/10 · 97 reviews

Kuiseb House

9.6/10 · 204 reviews

Eros Weg Family Flat

9.6/10 · 77 reviews

Luvlé Stay

9.4/10 · 103 reviews

City Junction Windhoek Self Catering

9.4/10 · 61 reviews

Villa Saffier

9.4/10 · 52 reviews

Wild Olive 11

9.4/10 · 5 reviews