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Hoachanas, Namibia

Hardap Region · Namibia

Hoachanas is a small town in Hardap Region, Namibia with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 4,137 ft (1,261 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,000 Population 575/sq mi density
4,137 ft Elevation 1,261 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
9.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Hoachanas

Hoachanas is a settlement of 3,000 inhabitants in the Hardap Region of southern central Namibia, located 55 kilometres (34 mi) northeast of Kalkrand. It is situated at the junction of the main road C21 from Kalkrand, and C15 from Dordabis to Stampriet and belongs to the Mariental Rural electoral constituency.

People

Population3,000
Density575/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation4,137 ft (1,261 m)
Population3,000
Population Density575 / sq mi
Elevation4,137 ft (1,261 m)
Coordinates-23.9211°, 18.0533°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceHardap Region
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation9.2 inches (234 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hoachanas

Hoachanas is a small town in Namibia (Hardap Region) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,137 feet (1,261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Hoachanas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 56°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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,137 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above Namibia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,137 ft (1,261 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates-23.9211°N, 18.0533°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.7 on May 7, 1993.

Dec 23, 1992 58 km SE of Rehoboth, Namibia M5.0 68 km
May 7, 1993 41 km SE of Rehoboth, Namibia M3.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Wettest
March 74°F (24°C) 1.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in

Hoachanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Hoachanas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
P. J. Tsaitsaib Combined School - - - -
Hoachanas A. M. E. Community Private School - - - -
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Libraries in Hoachanas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hoachanas Community Library0.0

Hotels in Hoachanas

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A-Jansen Kalahari Guest Farm
Bitterwasser Lodge

Cafes in Hoachanas

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autere Coffee Shop

Clinics in Hoachanas

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinic Hoachanas

Airports Near Hoachanas

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariental Airport-Medium Airport
Anib Lodge Landing Site-Small Airport
Beenbreek Landing Site-Small Airport
Bimsfarm Landing Site-Small Airport
Bitterwasser Lodge & Flying Club Airfield-Small Airport
Bitterwasser N. Sta Airport-Small Airport
Bitterwasser North Airport-Small Airport
Blumfelde Airfield-Small Airport
Blumfelde Pan Landing Site-Small Airport
Cowdray Airstrip-Small Airport
Derm East Pan Landing Site-Small Airport
Eirup Landing Site-Small Airport
Georgia Peter Schomarz Landing Site-Small Airport
Gomnab Airport-Small Airport
Gravenstein Prv Airport-Small Airport
Grootpan East Landing Site-Small Airport
Hannover N Airport-Small Airport
Haribes Dam Strip-Small Airport
Hoachanas Airport-Small Airport
Intu Africa Pan Airport-Small Airport
Judaea Strip-Small Airport
Kalkrand Airfield-Small Airport
Kalkrand Pan Landing Site-Small Airport
Kaukerus Landing Site-Small Airport
Kentani Landing Site-Small Airport
Kiripotib Landing Site-Small Airport
Klein Nauas Landing Site-Small Airport
Kouwater Landing Site-Small Airport
Kub Landing Site-Small Airport
Kuzikus Airstrip-Small Airport
Leonardville Airport-Small Airport
Lidfontein Landing Site-Small Airport
Louwater Pan Landing Site-Small Airport
Louwater S M7 Airport-Small Airport
Maltahoehe 5 Kal Landing Site-Small Airport
Maltahoehe 6 Kal Landing Site-Small Airport
Maltahoehe 7 Kal Landing Site-Small Airport
Maltahoehe 8 Kal Landing Site-Small Airport
Mbela Big Wings Landing Site-Small Airport
Neuloore Landing Site-Small Airport
Olifantwater West Landing Site-Small Airport
Pokweni Glider Airport-Small Airport
Rheinpfalz Landing Site-Small Airport
Runnersrest Landing Site-Small Airport
Salzbrunn Airstrip-Small Airport
Schlip 1 Road113 Landing Site-Small Airport
Schlip 2 67 Road Landing Site-Small Airport
Stampriet Pan Airport-Small Airport
Stamprietpan Ok Landing Site-Small Airport
Strate Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hoachanas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Exodus AME Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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 Hoachanas

What is the population of Hoachanas?

Hoachanas has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 575 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hoachanas?

Hoachanas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.2 inches.

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