In 1925, Nakayale became an official mission station, when Heikki Saari settled permanently there.
The missionary Heikki Saari relates, that “the youngest builder was a four-year-old ward of the mission station, who could only carry one brick at a time, but the tirelessness of this small brick bearer was an utterly moving sight to see.”[3] Pastor Saari worked in Nakayale until 1931, when he was replaced by Tuure Vapaavuori.
The primary local language is Oshiwambo Oshimbalantu and some residents also speak English.
Nakayale is one of the hottest places in northern Namibia with temperatures ranging between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius.
[11] Villages around Nakayale are Okapanda, Onamulunga, Omukoko, Okaile,[12] Oshambomba City, Ondjamba Nevu, Okalonda, and Okakwa.