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Ekongo, Namibia

Ohangwena Region · Namibia

Ekongo is a small town in Ohangwena Region, Namibia with a population of 2,650. Elevation: 3,780 ft (1,152 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,650 Population 456/sq mi density
3,780 ft Elevation 1,152 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Ekongo

Okongo is a village in the Ohangwena Region of northern Namibia. It had a population of 3,564 people in 2023. It is the district capital of Okongo Constituency.

People

Population2,650
Density456/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Population2,650
Population Density456 / sq mi
Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Coordinates-17.5667°, 17.2167°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceOhangwena Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ekongo

Ekongo is a small town in Namibia (Ohangwena Region) with a population of 2,650. The city sits at an elevation of 3,780 feet (1,152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Ekongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,780 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above Namibia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,780 ft (1,152 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5667°N, 17.2167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest
November 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in

Ekongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ekongo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oshela Senior Secondary School - - - -
Elia Weyulu Combined School - - - -
Okongo Private School - - - -
Kongo Primary School - - - -
Ondema Combined School - - - -
Oluhapa Primary School - - - -
Oshisho Combined School - - - -
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Gas Stations in Ekongo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Ekongo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Standard Bank

Airports Near Ekongo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Okongo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ekongo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Okongo Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek

🇳🇦 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 Ekongo

What is the population of Ekongo?

Ekongo has a population of 2,650 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 456 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ekongo?

Ekongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.2 inches.

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