Islands in Namibia map & data
There are 29 islands mapped in Namibia, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Karas (22), Caprivi (2) and Hardap (1) - Karas alone holds 76% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Ichaboe Island, Grootpense Island and Namwi Island.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Karas | 22 | 76% |
| Caprivi | 2 | 6.9% |
| Hardap | 1 | 3.4% |
| Oshikoto | 1 | 3.4% |
Notable islands in Namibia
- Ichaboe IslandKaras
- Grootpense Island
- Namwi IslandCaprivi
- StengelskuppeHardap
- Haas IslandOshikoto
- Rock IslandKaras
- Kankumba/Xakumba
- Pininga IslandCaprivi
- Albatross IslandKaras
- Nansasi Island
- Black Sophie RockKaras
- Bootbaai RocksKaras
- BootbaairotseKaras
- Dagger RocksKaras
- Dumfudgeon rocksKaras
- Flamingo IslandKaras
- Little Roastbeef IsletsKaras
- North Long IslandKaras
- North RockKaras
- Plum Pudding IslandKaras
- Pomona IslandKaras
- Roastbeef IslandKaras
- Seal IslandKaras
- Shark IslandKaras
- Sinclair's IslandKaras
- South IslandKaras
- South Long IslandKaras
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Namibia?
This layer holds 29 islands in Namibia, the most of them in Karas. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of islands in Namibia?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Namibia layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put islands on my map?
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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