What is the Capital of Namibia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Namibia is Windhoek. Namibia is located in Southern Africa, Africa, with a population of 3,022,401. The official currency is the Namibian dollar and the primary language spoken is Afrikaans.
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Windhoek at a glance
| Capital city | Windhoek |
|---|---|
| Country | Namibia (Republic of Namibia) |
| Region | Southern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 3,022,401 (137th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Namibian dollar (NAD) |
| Calling code | +264 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Namibia
- Luanda, capital of Angola
- Gaborone, capital of Botswana
- Pretoria, capital of South Africa
- Lusaka, capital of Zambia
Namibia in context
- Namibia covers 825,615 km², making it the 33rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 193rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia.
- With 3,022,401 people, Namibia holds about 3.4% of the population of Southern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 9 official languages, Namibia has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Namibia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Namibia — FAQ
What is the capital of Namibia?
The capital of Namibia is Windhoek.
Is Windhoek the largest city in Namibia?
Yes — Windhoek is both the capital and the largest city of Namibia.
What country is Windhoek in?
Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia.
What continent is Windhoek in?
Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is located in Africa.
Is Windhoek the capital of Namibia?
Yes — Windhoek is the capital of Namibia (official name: Republic of Namibia).
Windhoek is the capital of which country?
Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, in Southern Africa.
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