Windhoek

Data as of · Metro Power Rankings

#1112

Global Rank

1.4

Power Score

Emerging Metro

% of Country Score

80.6%


Share

Namibia • Africa • Language power

Population
465K
GDP
N/A
GDP per capita
$0
Land area
918 km² (355 mi²)
Density
506/km² (1,310/mi²)
GAWC class
12

Primary city Windhoek

State / province Khomas

Language English

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National Capital

National capital of Namibia

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Largest City

Largest metro area in Namibia

Windhoek metro area

-22.56, 17.07
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Dimension Breakdown

Value and global rank across all 16 dimensions
World #1Top 5Outside top 5

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Closest profiles across all 16 dimensions

Languages of Windhoek

Kuanyama first in Khomas; 2 languages hold a role.

RoleLanguage
De factoKuanyama
AdministrativeEnglish
NationalEnglish
English reach, Khomas
7%
Tier 3 country

Khomas on the languages board · Language power

Notable Infrastructure

Airport1 entry

Hosea Kutako International Airport

Windhoek • 4 - Regional