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Gobabis, Namibia
Omaheke Region · Namibia
Gobabis is a small city in Omaheke Region, Namibia with a population of 22,639. Elevation: 4,731 ft (1,442 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gobabis
Gobabis is a town in eastern Namibia. It is the regional capital of the Omaheke Region, and the district capital of the Gobabis electoral constituency. Gobabis is in the heart of the cattle farming area. It had a population of 33,418 people in 2023.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,639 |
| Population Density | 170 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.4534°, 18.9716° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Omaheke Region |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.9 inches (354 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gobabis
Gobabis is a small city in Namibia (Omaheke Region) with a population of 22,639. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet (1,442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Gobabis
Gobabis has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Area | 133.2 sq mi (345.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.4534°N, 18.9716°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
Gobabis has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Gobabis
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHTC | - | - | - | - |
| ǂKhoandawes Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ben van der Walt Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gobabis Gymnasium Private School | - | - | - | - |
| Wennie du Plessis Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nossobville Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rakutuka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Epako Junior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gobabis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Johannes Döhren High School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Gobabis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobabis Museum |
Libraries in Gobabis
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobabis Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Omaheke Regional Study and Resource Center (RSRC) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gobabis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namibia Nutrition |
Hotels in Gobabis
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gobabis
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gobabis
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gobabis
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gobabis
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gobabis
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gobabis
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gobabis
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gobabis
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cordova Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Drimiopsis Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Eintracht Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Epukiro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gobabis Airport | GOG | Small Airport |
| Gobabis Street-T Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hetaku Game Lodge Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Keitzaub Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Kentucky Sud Pan Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Ninette Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Nossob Gabel Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Ohlsenhagen Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Okahennesiva Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Solingen Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Spatzenfeld Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Steinhausen Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Witvlei Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gobabis
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Kirche Gobabis | |
| Fatima Church | |
| Gobabis Christelike Gemeente | |
| Gospel Mission | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| NG Kerk Gobabis | |
| NG Kerk Noord | |
| NG Kerk Suide | |
| Old Apostolic Church | |
| Rhenish Mission Church | |
| St. Conrad Parish |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Namibia
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What is the population of Gobabis?
Gobabis has a population of 22,639 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 170 people per square mile, spread across 133.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gobabis?
Gobabis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches.