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Fransfontein, Namibia

Kunene Region · Namibia

Fransfontein is a small town in Kunene Region, Namibia with a population of 655. Elevation: 3,612 ft (1,101 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

655 Population 697/sq mi density
3,612 ft Elevation 1,101 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
9.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Fransfontein

Fransfontein is a settlement in the Kunene Region of Namibia. It had 533 inhabitants in 2011. In 2007 Fransfontein was proclaimed a settlement with an area of 244 ha.

People

Population655
Density697/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain9.6 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Population655
Population Density697 / sq mi
Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Coordinates-20.2123°, 15.0147°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceKunene Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation9.6 inches (244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fransfontein

Fransfontein is a small town in Namibia (Kunene Region) with a population of 655. The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet (1,101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Fransfontein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Namibia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density697/sq mi
Coordinates-20.2123°N, 15.0147°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"
75% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 12, 2022.

Apr 4, 2021 68 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.4 57 km
Jul 31, 2009 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia M5.1 85 km
May 24, 2018 73 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.0 62 km
Apr 12, 2022 33 km N of Khorixas, Namibia M5.0 17 km
May 24, 2021 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.9 53 km
Mar 24, 2012 57 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 59 km
Mar 14, 2018 67 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 57 km
May 25, 2018 72 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 61 km
Feb 2, 2016 52 km NW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.7 49 km
Feb 3, 2016 47 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.7 46 km
Jun 21, 2021 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.3 63 km
May 24, 2018 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
March 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Fransfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Fransfontein

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Twyfelfontein AirportMedium Airport
Byseewah AirstripSmall Airport
Doro Nawas AirstripSmall Airport
Gross Tsaub AirstripSmall Airport
Kamanjab AirportSmall Airport
Khorixas AirportSmall Airport
Onduli Ridge AirstripSmall Airport
Rag Rock AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Area
2.5 km² (0.9 mi²)
Founded
1880

🇳🇦 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 Fransfontein

What is the population of Fransfontein?

Fransfontein has a population of 655 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 697 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fransfontein?

Fransfontein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches.

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