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Kalkfeld, Namibia

Otjozondjupa Region · Namibia

Kalkfeld is a small town in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia with a population of 1,656. Elevation: 4,810 ft (1,466 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,656 Population 12/sq mi density
4,810 ft Elevation 1,466 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Kalkfeld

Kalkfeld is a settlement in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It is situated halfway between Omaruru and Otjiwarongo on the regional road C33 and belongs to the Otjiwarongo electoral constituency.

People

Population1,656
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Population1,656
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Coordinates-20.8872°, 16.1904°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceOtjozondjupa Region
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalkfeld

Kalkfeld is a small town in Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region) with a population of 1,656. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet (1,466 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Kalkfeld enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Namibia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Area135.9 sq mi (352.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-20.8872°N, 16.1904°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 2, 2019.

Jul 31, 2009 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia M5.1 132 km
Apr 26, 2008 70 km N of Okahandja, Namibia M4.8 89 km
Apr 26, 2008 68 km NNW of Okahandja, Namibia M3.8 82 km
Mar 2, 2019 24 km ENE of Karibib, Namibia M3.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in

Kalkfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kalkfeld

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalkfeld Primary School - - - -
G. K. Wahl Combined School - - - -
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Clinics in Kalkfeld

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalkfeld Clinic

Train Stations in Kalkfeld

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaalkop
Kalkfeld
Otuwe

Gas Stations in Kalkfeld

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NA #3676229703

Airports Near Kalkfeld

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erindi Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Farm Etemba Landing Strip-Small Airport
Godehoop Landing Site-Small Airport
Kalkfeld Airport-Small Airport
Kamombombe East Airport-Small Airport
Mount Etjo AirportMJOSmall Airport
Oha Kaua/Otjiwa Lodge Landing Site-Small Airport
Okonjima Airport-Small Airport
Okosongoro Airport Airport-Small Airport
Omaha Landing Site-Small Airport
Omaruru Airport-Small Airport
Omaruru Game Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Omatako Hunting Airstrip-Small Airport
Onduruqea Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Otjiwarongo AirportOTJSmall Airport
Otjiwarongo Center Airport-Small Airport
Rhenoster K Airport-Small Airport
Roidina Peter Jo Airport-Small Airport

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 Kalkfeld

What is the population of Kalkfeld?

Kalkfeld has a population of 1,656 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 135.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalkfeld?

Kalkfeld enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches.

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