Eenhana, Namibia

Ohangwena Region · Namibia

Eenhana is a small city in Ohangwena Region, Namibia with a population of 16,588. Elevation: 3,681 ft (1,122 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

16,588 Population 2,855/sq mi density
3,681 ft Elevation 1,122 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Eenhana

Eenhana is the capital town of the Ohangwena Region, northern Namibia, on the border with Angola. It also used to be a mission station of the Finnish Missionary Society. It had a population of 16,588 people in 2023.

People

Population16,588
Density2,855/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Population16,588
Population Density2,855 / sq mi
Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Coordinates-17.4854°, 16.3294°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceOhangwena Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Eenhana

Eenhana is a small city in Namibia (Ohangwena Region) with a population of 16,588. The city sits at an elevation of 3,681 feet (1,122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Climate in Eenhana

Eenhana has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.5°C), the coldest is Jul (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.1°C / 81°F 17.6° / 38.5° 81.1
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 16.6° / 37.5° 75.5
Mar 27°C / 81°F 16.9° / 37.3° 91.6
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 14.9° / 34.7° 14.3
May 22.2°C / 72°F 10.7° / 33.2° 1.2
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 6.8° / 30.5° 0.0
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 7° / 30.6° 0.0
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 8.8° / 34.9° 0.1
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 13.2° / 38.1° 0.2
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 15.3° / 40.6° 5.1
Nov 29.5°C / 85°F 17.5° / 40° 14.7
Dec 29°C / 84°F 17.6° / 39.8° 39.0
Eenhana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,681 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Namibia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation3,681 ft (1,122 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density2,855/sq mi
Coordinates17.4854°S, 16.3294°E
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 11, 2010.

Apr 11, 2010 50 km S of Ondangwa, Namibia M4.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in

Eenhana has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Eenhana

13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Haimbili Haufiku Secondary School - - - -
Eenhana Primary School - - - -
Eenhana Vocational Training Centre - - - -
Eenhana Combined School - - - -
Paulus Hamutenya Primary School - - - -
Ohehonge Combined School - - - -
Omutwewondjamba Primary School - - - -
Omhanda Combined School - - - -
Okavela Combined School - - - -
P. H. Mwandingi Secondary School - - - -
Twaalulilwa Primary School - - - -
Onakalunga Combined School - - - -
Kambala Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Eenhana

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Eenhana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eenhana Open Market

Hotels in Eenhana

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monte Carlo Guesthouse

Monuments in Eenhana

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eenhana Memorial Park and Shrine

Clinics in Eenhana

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eeenhana Greenside Hospital
Epinga Clinic
Oshandi Clinic

Bus Stations in Eenhana

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NA #531190227
NA #531191203

Gas Stations in Eenhana

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen Service Station
Shell
Shell

Banks in Eenhana

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Windhoek
FNB
Nedbank
Standard Bank

Shopping Malls in Eenhana

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Town Square

Gyms in Eenhana

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eenhana Youth Centre

Airports Near Eenhana

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ngjiva Pereira AirportVPEMedium Airport
Ondangwa AirportONDMedium Airport
Eenhana Airport-Small Airport
Oshakati AirportOHISmall Airport

Post Offices in Eenhana

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Eenhana Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eenhana

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ELCIN

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
1,116 m (3,662 ft)
Website
eenhanatc.org.na/

🇳🇦 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 Eenhana

What is the population of Eenhana?

Eenhana has a population of 16,588 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2,855 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Eenhana?

Eenhana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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