Arandis, Namibia
Erongo Region · Namibia
Arandis is a small city in Erongo Region, Namibia with a population of 5,726. Elevation: 1,919 ft (585 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 5,726 |
| Population Density | 5,903 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.4175°, 14.9739° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Erongo Region |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.3 inches (58 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arandis
Arandis is a small city in Namibia (Erongo Region) with a population of 5,726. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4175°S, 14.9739°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Colleges & Universities in Arandis
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namibian Institute of Mining & Technology | University | - | , |
Schools in Arandis
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arandis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kolin Foundation Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| UB Dax Primary School | - | - | - | - |
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
Bus Stations in Arandis
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arandis
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Arandis
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Walvis Bay International Airport | WVB | Large Airport |
| Arandis Airport | ADI | Medium 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 Aerodrome | SWP | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Arandis?
Arandis has a population of 5,726 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 5,903 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. Annual rainfall totals 2.3 inches.
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