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Arandis, Namibia

Erongo Region · Namibia

Arandis is a small city in Erongo Region, Namibia with a population of 6,127. Elevation: 1,919 ft (585 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,127 Population 6,316/sq mi density
1,919 ft Elevation 585 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
2.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Arandis

Arandis

Arandis is a mining town in the Erongo Region of western central Namibia. The town has 5,726 inhabitants. Originally a camp for workers of the nearby Rössing uranium mine, Arandis was declared a town in 1994.

People

Population6,127
Density6,316/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain2.3 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Population6,127
Population Density6,316 / sq mi
Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Coordinates-22.4175°, 14.9739°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceErongo Region
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation2.3 inches (58 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arandis

Arandis is a small city in Namibia (Erongo Region) with a population of 6,127. The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet (585 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Arandis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 2.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,919 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Namibia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,919 ft (585 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density6,316/sq mi
Coordinates-22.4175°N, 14.9739°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.3"
94% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.79"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 2, 2019.

Mar 2, 2019 24 km ENE of Karibib, Namibia M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Arandis has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in August to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Arandis

Institution Type Founded Website
Namibian Institute of Mining & Technology University - ,

Schools in Arandis

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arandis Primary School - - - -
Kolin Foundation Secondary School - - - -
UB Dax Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arandis

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Omulunga Radio - AAC
Afrika-Boom - MP3 192 kbps

Train Stations in Arandis

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arandis

Bus Stations in Arandis

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NA #1353656328

Gas Stations in Arandis

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NA #2178439669
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Airports Near Arandis

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Walvis Bay International AirportWVBLarge Airport
Arandis AirportADIMedium Airport
Ameib Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Emeritus (Onanis) Airstrip-Small Airport
Erongo Mountain Ombu Airstrip-Small Airport
Farm Dawib Ost Landing Strip-Small Airport
Henties Bay Airport-Small Airport
Plum Aerodrome-Small Airport
Swakopmund Municipal AerodromeSWPSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Founded
1978

🇳🇦 About Namibia

Capital Windhoek
Population 2,448,255
Area 825,418 km²
GDP (USD) $12,408,271,449
GDP per capita $4,188
HDI 0.665
Life expectancy 67.4 years
Internet users 64.4%
Urban population 50.0%
Currency NAD (Dollar)
Languages Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Calling code +264
TLD .na
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Namibia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 4 Cassinga Day Cassinga Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
May 28 Genocide Remembrance Day Genocide Remembrance Day
Aug 26 Heroes' Day Heroes' Day
Dec 10 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arandis

What is the population of Arandis?

Arandis has a population of 6,127 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 6,316 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arandis?

Arandis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.3 inches.

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