1. Windhoek – 431,000
Capital and largest city; political, economic, and cultural center of Namibia.
2. Rundu – 91,000
Northeastern city on the Kavango River, hub for trade with Angola.
3. Walvis Bay – 85,000
Major port city known for fishing, shipping, and salt production.
4. Swakopmund – 76,000
Coastal resort city with German colonial architecture and tourism.
5. Oshakati – 67,000
Northern commercial center and gateway to the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin.
6. Rehoboth – 44,000
Town south of Windhoek known for Baster heritage and agriculture.
7. Katima Mulilo – 37,000
Zambezi Region capital, situated on the Zambezi River near Zambia.
8. Otjiwarongo – 36,000
Central highlands city, gateway to nearby wildlife reserves.
9. Gobabis – 31,000
Eastern cattle-farming town near the Botswana border.
10. Keetmanshoop – 31,000
Southern regional hub and transport junction, known for quiver tree forests.
11. Ongwediva – 28,000
Northern town known for its annual trade fair and regional commerce.
12. Lüderitz – 26,000
Coastal town with a history of diamond mining and German colonial architecture.
13. Okahandja – 24,000
Known as the “Garden Town” and a center for woodcarving markets.
14. Outapi – 22,000
Regional capital of Omusati, close to the Angolan border.
15. Ondangwa – 22,000
Northern town serving as a commercial and transport hub.
16. Oshikango – 20,000
Border town with Angola, important for cross-border trade.
17. Okahao – 18,000
Town in Omusati region, known for agriculture and local markets.
18. Otavi – 17,000
Mining and farming town in the Otjozondjupa region.
19. Nkurenkuru – 15,000
Small town on the Kavango River, administrative center of Kavango West.
20. Karasburg – 13,000
Southern town in the Karas region, service center for farming communities.
21. Okakarara – 12,000
Town in Otjozondjupa, known for cattle farming and as a cultural hub for the Herero people.
22. Usakos – 11,000
Town on the road between Swakopmund and Windhoek, known for railway heritage.
23. Henties Bay – 11,000
Coastal fishing town and holiday destination north of Swakopmund.
24. Oshikuku – 10,500
Town in Omusati region with agricultural and small-scale trade.
25. Outjo – 10,000
Gateway to Etosha National Park, known for tourism services.
26. Aranos – 9,800
Kalahari town focused on sheep farming.
27. Khorixas – 9,000
Damaraland town close to Twyfelfontein rock engravings.
28. Bethanie – 8,800
Historic southern town with missionary heritage.
29. Okongo – 8,500
Small town in Ohangwena region, near the Angolan border.
30. Kalkfeld – 8,300
Farming settlement between Otjiwarongo and Omaruru.
31. Omaruru – 8,000
Town in Erongo region known for vineyards and artist community.
32. Noordoewer – 7,900
Border town with South Africa on the Orange River.
33. Stampriet – 7,600
Settlement in the Hardap region known for vegetable farming.
34. Maltahöhe – 7,200
Village in southern Namibia, gateway to Namib Desert attractions.
35. Gochas – 6,800
Small settlement in the Kalahari with cattle farming.
36. Tsumeb – 6,500
Mining town near Etosha, known for its minerals and history.
37. Warmbad – 6,400
Historic settlement in Karas region, known for hot springs.
38. Otjinene – 6,300
Cattle-farming community in Omaheke region.
39. Ruacana – 6,200
Town near Ruacana Falls and hydroelectric plant.
40. Groot Aub – 5,900
Settlement south of Windhoek, growing as a commuter town.
41. Eenhana – 5,800
Capital of Ohangwena region, near the Angola border.
42. Nkonga – 5,700
Village in Ohangwena region engaged in farming.
43. Kalkrand – 5,600
Small settlement in the Hardap region.
44. Mariental – 5,500
Regional capital of Hardap, known for irrigation farming.
45. Opuwo – 5,400
Capital of Kunene region, known for Himba culture and remote location.
46. Leonardville – 5,300
Farming settlement in Omaheke region.
47. Gibeon – 5,200
Southern village with historical missionary station.
48. Helmeringhausen – 5,200
Small southern farming settlement.
49. Koes – 5,100
Remote settlement in Karas region known for sheep farming.
50. Aroab – 5,000
Southern village with sheep farming and hunting tourism.
The above is subject to change.
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