Oshikango
in Ohangwena, Namibia

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-17.400 and 15.883 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -17° 23' 59" and E 15° 52' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NAD
Spoken languages:
English, Afrikaans, German, Herero
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:13 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 7:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.886 and -160.220 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ki'eki'e
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Namibia in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Namibia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Namibia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Oshikango

Oshikango in Ohangwena with it's 2,658 habitants is located in Namibia about 365 mi (or 587 km) north of Windhoek, the country's capital town.

Current time in Oshikango is now 01:13 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Windhoek with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Oshikango. The closest is airport we know is Ngjiva Pereira Airport in Angola in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km). The closest airport in Namibia is Ondangwa Airport in a distance of 33 mi (or 45 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Ondjiva, Oshakati, Eenhana, Outapi and Omuthiya. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 42%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

33°C (91 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

25°C (77 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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ICMotors Nissan em OSHIKANGO

Published: December 04, 2013
Length: 46:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mohamed Zorkot

International Commercial Motors "ICMOTORS" é uma concessionária novo para Nissan em OSHIKANGO - NAMIBIA - fronteira de Sul de Angola.


Group 10, Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Ohangwena, Namibia 2014

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 15:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Montana Vagabond

Group 10 at the Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Nakambuda Primary School, Ohangwena, Namibia, June 2014.


Group 06, Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Ohangwena, Namibia 2014

Published: September 23, 2014
Length: 03:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Montana Vagabond

Group 06 at the Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Nakambuda Primary School, Ohangwena, Namibia, June 2014.


Group 07, Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Ohangwena, Namibia 2014

Published: September 23, 2014
Length: 40:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Montana Vagabond

Group 07 at the Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Nakambuda Primary School, Ohangwena, Namibia, June 2014.


Group 05, Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Ohangwena, Namibia 2014

Published: September 23, 2014
Length: 18:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Montana Vagabond

Group 05 at the Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Nakambuda Primary School, Ohangwena, Namibia, June 2014.


Group 09, Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Ohangwena, Namibia 2014

Published: September 24, 2014
Length: 12:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Montana Vagabond

Group 09 at the Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Nakambuda Primary School, Ohangwena, Namibia, June 2014.


Group 04, Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Ohangwena, Namibia 2014

Published: September 23, 2014
Length: 13:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Montana Vagabond

Group 04 at the Ohangwena Cultural Festival, Nakambuda Primary School, Ohangwena, Namibia, June 2014.


Flood in Ohangwena Region 2009

Published: April 19, 2010
Length: 57:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: namchiroy1004


African Rhythm (Ponhofi School, Namibia)

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 28:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Montana Vagabond

Learners (Students) at Ponhofi Secondary School in Ohangwena, Namibia having a good time. They are fortunate -- they live at school where there is no television, so they don't waste their...


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Published: October 26, 2018
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Author: bhaart varsh

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Oshikango

Oshikango is a village in northern Namibia and a border post with Angola. Since 2004 it has been part of the town of Helao Nafidi but still maintains its own village council. It is the district capital of the Oshikango Constituency. Oshikango is estimated to have grown from "a tiny cluster of shebeens around an open market into a thriving boomtown with around 5,000 to 8,000 inhabitants over a period of 10 years".

Located at -17.4, 15.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ohangwena Region, Angola–Namibia border crossings, Villages in Namibia

Engela Constituency

Engela is a constituency in the Ohangwena Region of Namibia. It has 21,341 inhabitants.

Located at -17.4333, 15.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ohangwena Region, Constituencies of Namibia

Oshikango Constituency

Oshikango is a constituency in the Ohangwena Region of Namibia, on the border to Angola. It has 27,599 inhabitants, the district centre is the village of Oshikango. The first Regional Councillor of Oshikango Constituency was Michael Hishikushitja. He served in that position until his death in 2001.

Located at -17.4, 15.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ohangwena Region, Constituencies of Namibia

Helao Nafidi

Helao Nafidi is a town in Ohangwena Region in northern Namibia at the border to Angola. It has been established in 2004 as an amalgamation of several villages and settlements along the main road between Oshikango and Ohangwena which are both also part of the town. Helao Nafidi has 43,000 inhabitants.

Located at -17.4, 15.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ohangwena Region, Towns in Namibia

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Oshikango