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Aussenkehr, Namibia

Karas Region · Namibia

Aussenkehr is a small city in Karas Region, Namibia with a population of 5,359. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

5,359 Population 2,196/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
2.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Aussenkehr

Aussenkehr

Aussenkehr is a farm and a settlement on the banks of the Orange River in the south of Namibia right on the border with South Africa. Aussenkehr falls within the Karasburg Constituency of the ǁKaras Region and is situated 24 kilometres (15 mi) downstream (northwest) of Noordoewer. Aussenkehr was established as a farm in 1910 when an Imperial German investment corporation acquired the land and started several irrigation projects. Over time, Aussenkehr has evolved into a large settlement accommodating workers employed nearby. Estimations of how many people live here vary between 7,000 and 30,000.

People

Population5,359
Density2,196/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain2.0 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population5,359
Population Density2,196 / sq mi
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates-28.3627°, 17.4127°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceKaras Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation2.0 inches (50 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aussenkehr

Aussenkehr is a small city in Namibia (Karas Region) with a population of 5,359. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Aussenkehr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 62°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 2.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Namibia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density2,196/sq mi
Coordinates-28.3627°N, 17.4127°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.0"
95% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 3, 1993.

Mar 11, 1993 41 km SSE of Warmbad, Namibia M4.3 149 km
Jun 3, 1993 62 km NW of Springbok, South Africa M3.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
February 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in

Aussenkehr has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Aussenkehr

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Aussenkehr

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Noretshama River Resort

Gas Stations in Aussenkehr

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrimart Petrolstation (Diesel)

Airports Near Aussenkehr

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ai-Ais AirportAIWSmall Airport
Au Beep Flats AirportSmall Airport
Auchas AirportSmall Airport
Aussenkehr AirportSmall Airport
Baken Mine AirportSmall Airport
Canon Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Grasdrif AirportSmall Airport
Hobas AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Aussenkehr

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical LandscapeCultural2007

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Founded
1988

🇳🇦 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Aussenkehr

Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2007
The 160,000 ha Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape of dramatic mountainous desert in north-western South Africa constitutes a cultural landscape communally owned and managed. This site sustains the semi-nomadic pastoral livelihood of the Nama people,...

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 Aussenkehr

What is the population of Aussenkehr?

Aussenkehr has a population of 5,359 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2,196 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aussenkehr?

Aussenkehr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.0 inches.

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