Fransfontein, Namibia
Kunene Region · Namibia
Fransfontein is a small town in Kunene Region, Namibia with a population of 533. Elevation: 3,612 ft (1,101 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°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 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
Climate
| Population | 533 |
| Population Density | 567 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.2123°, 15.0147° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Kunene Region |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.6 inches (244 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Fransfontein
Fransfontein is a small town in Namibia (Kunene Region) with a population of 533. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2123°S, 15.0147°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Airports Near Fransfontein
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Twyfelfontein Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Byseewah Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Doro Nawas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gross Tsaub Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kamanjab Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Khorixas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Onduli Ridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rag Rock Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Fransfontein?
Fransfontein has a population of 533 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 567 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. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches.
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