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Katima Mulilo, Namibia

Zambezi Region · Namibia

Katima Mulilo is a mid-size city in Zambezi Region, Namibia with a population of 33,615. Elevation: 3,120 ft (951 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

33,615 Population 2,606/sq mi density
3,120 ft Elevation 951 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Katima Mulilo

Katima Mulilo

Katima Mulilo, or simply Katima is the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. It had 46,401 inhabitants in 2023, and comprises two electoral constituencies, Katima Mulilo Rural and Katima Mulilo Urban. It is located on the B8 national road on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Caprivi Strip in lush riverine vegetation with tropical birds and monkeys. The town receives annual average rainfall of 654 millimetres (25.7 in).

People

Population33,615
Density2,606/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Population33,615
Population Density2,606 / sq mi
Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Coordinates-17.5047°, 24.2757°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceZambezi Region
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (623 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Katima Mulilo

Katima Mulilo is a mid-size city in Namibia (Zambezi Region) with a population of 33,615. The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet (951 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Climate in Katima Mulilo

Katima Mulilo has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Oct (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 17.7° / 33.5° 251.8
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 17.3° / 35.6° 117.9
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.4° 91.1
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 13.9° / 34.7° 46.7
May 21.5°C / 71°F 9.8° / 32.9° 2.8
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 7.8° / 31.4° 0.4
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 6.2° / 31° 0.2
Aug 21.9°C / 71°F 8.7° / 35.9° 0.2
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 12.3° / 39.2° 0.4
Oct 29.6°C / 85°F 16.5° / 41.5° 9.8
Nov 29°C / 84°F 19.8° / 41.2° 73.3
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 18.8° / 39.4° 194.2
Katima Mulilo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Namibia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
Population Density2,606/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5047°N, 24.2757°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on May 10, 1991.

May 10, 1991 52 km NNW of Kasane, Botswana M5.0 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in

Katima Mulilo has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 61°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Katima Mulilo

Institution Type Founded Website
University of Namibia (UNAM) Katima Mulilo Campus University Visit →

Schools in Katima Mulilo

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mavuluma Secondary School
Liselo Combined School
Imukusi Combined School
Zambezi Private School
Saint Kizito College and Hostel
Mulumba Primary School
Tobias Hainyeko Combined School
Mavuluma Adventist Primary Private School
Alufeya Sampofu Combined School
Mafuta Combined School
Katima Mulilo Combined School
Mavuluma Primary School
Namalumbi Primary School
Brendan Simbwaye Primary School
Ngweze Senior Secondary School
Ngweze Primary School
Greenwell Matongo Primary School
Zambezi Vocational Training Centre
Zambezi Senior Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Katima Mulilo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Katima Mulilo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Katima Mulilo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arkat Minimart
Central market
Katima Market
Open Market

Hotels in Katima Mulilo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caprivi Cabins River Lodge
Happy Forest B&B
Zambezi River Lodge

Restaurants in Katima Mulilo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Passione

Clinics in Katima Mulilo

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ebola Testing
Mafuta Clinic
Mavuluma Clinic
Ngweze Clinic

Veterinaries in Katima Mulilo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Katima Mulilo DVS OFFICE

Bus Stations in Katima Mulilo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stop
Shared taxis to Rundu

Gas Stations in Katima Mulilo

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Puma
Shell
Shell
Total
Total

Banks in Katima Mulilo

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Windhoek
Nedbank
Standard Bank
Total Fuel Station

Shopping Malls in Katima Mulilo

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ngweze Mall
Pick'n'Pay

Airports Near Katima Mulilo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Katima Mulilo AirportMPAMedium Airport
Saile AirportSmall Airport
Sesheke AirportSJQSmall Airport

Post Offices in Katima Mulilo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ngweze Postoffice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katima Mulilo

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblies of God
Holy Family Church
Mavuluma SDA Church
New Apostolic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
946 m (3,104 ft)
Area
33.4 km² (12.9 mi²)
Founded
1935
Postal Code
5530
Twinned With
Otjiwarongo

🇳🇦 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 Katima Mulilo

What is the population of Katima Mulilo?

Katima Mulilo has a population of 33,615 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2,606 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Katima Mulilo?

Katima Mulilo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

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