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Katutura, Namibia
Khomas Region · Namibia
Katutura is a small city in Khomas Region, Namibia with a population of 21,243. Elevation: 5,348 ft (1,630 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Katutura
Katutura is a township of Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia. Katutura was created in 1961 following the forced removal of Windhoek's black population from the Old Location, which afterwards was developed into the suburb of Hochland Park. Sam Nujoma Stadium, built in 2005, is located within Katutura. Katutura Community Radio, a community-based radio station, also operates from the township. Katutura State Hospital, one of two State Hospitals in the Windhoek area, is located in the township.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,243 |
| Population Density | 245 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,348 ft (1,630 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.5231°, 17.0603° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Khomas Region |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.0 inches (355 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Katutura
Katutura is a small city in Namibia (Khomas Region) with a population of 21,243. The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet (1,630 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Katutura
Katutura has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 381 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,348 ft (1,630 m) |
| Area | 86.8 sq mi (224.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.5231°N, 17.0603°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°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) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
Katutura has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in July to 74°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Katutura
53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Môreson School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Andrews Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gammams Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| M. H. Greef Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| A. Steenkamp Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Goreangab Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jan Jonker Afrikaner Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bethold Himumuine Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Barnabas Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| NISE School for Visually Impaire | — | — | — | — |
| Chairman Mao Zedong High School | — | — | — | — |
| Theo Katjimune Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Otjomuise Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| People's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| NISE School for Hearing Impaire | — | — | — | — |
| Mount View High School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Leaves Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dr. Frans Indongo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Augeikhas Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Highline Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hillside Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eldorado Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Havana High School | — | — | — | — |
| Abraham Iyambo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| C. J. Brandt Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Khomastura High School | — | — | — | — |
| Zanele Mbeki Private School | — | — | — | — |
| Olof Palme Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Martti Ahtisaari Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Anna Shipena Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tobias Hainyeko Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hage Geingob Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moses ǁGaroëb Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Faith Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| KAYEC | — | — | — | — |
| Ella du Plessis Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Augustineum Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Khomas Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Acacia Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Family of Hope Services | — | — | — | — |
| Namibia Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| NAMCOL (Jetu Jama Centre) | — | — | — | — |
| Moses van der Byl Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Manduma Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Auas Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Havana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fidel Castro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jakob Marengo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (WVTC) | — | — | — | — |
| Michelle McLean School | — | — | — | — |
| Betel Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namutoni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Katutura
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitradio Namibia | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Kanaal 7 | christian, family | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Radiowave Nam 96.7FM | — | AAC | |
| Nam Radio Local | african hip hop, afropop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioWaveFM | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Energy 100 FM | afro, pop | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Katutura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Feste Display Centre | ||||
| Independence Memorial Museum | ||||
| Independence Memorial Museum | ||||
| National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) | ||||
| National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) | ||||
| National Earth Science Museum | ||||
| National Earth Science Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Namibia (Services) | ||||
| National Museum of Namibia (Services) | ||||
| Old Location | ||||
| Old Location | ||||
| Owela Museum | ||||
| Owela Museum | ||||
| TransNamib Railway Museum | ||||
| TransNamib Railway Museum | ||||
| Windhoek City Museum | ||||
| Windhoek City Museum |
Libraries in Katutura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwell Matongo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenwell Matongo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Information & Learning Resource Centre (UNAM Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| Maxuilili Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Namibia | 0.0 | |||||
| UNAM Old Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windhoek Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Katutura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Market | |||||
| Craft Market | |||||
| Craft Market | |||||
| Craft Market | |||||
| Eveline Street Market / kapana | |||||
| Green Market | |||||
| Hakahana Open Market | |||||
| Hakahana Open Market | |||||
| Herero Mall Market | |||||
| Khomasdal Open Market | |||||
| Khomasdal Open Market | |||||
| NamCraft Centre | |||||
| Okuryangava Open Market | |||||
| Oshetu Community Market | |||||
| Pay Pulse Market | |||||
| Single Quarters Open Market | |||||
| Soweto Market | |||||
| The Village Sunday Market | |||||
| The Village Sunday Market | |||||
| Tukondjeni Market | |||||
| Tukondjeni Market | |||||
| Wanaheda Bus Stop Kapana | |||||
| Windhoek Wood Market |
Hotels in Katutura
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Katutura
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Katutura
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Katutura
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Katutura
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Katutura
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Katutura
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Katutura
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Katutura
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Katutura
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Katutura
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Katutura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Hage Geingob Stadium | ||
| Independence Stadium | ||
| Sam Nujoma Stadium | ||
| UNAM Stadium |
Airports Near Katutura
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hosea Kutako International Airport | WDH | Large Airport |
| Eros Airport | ERS | Medium Airport |
| Aris Landrig Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Autabib Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bergland Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Dordabis Carpet Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Garib Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Greub Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Krumneck Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Louwater Pan Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Midgard Airport | MQG | Small Airport |
| Oamites Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Okahandja Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Osona Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Otjihaenena Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Katutura
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hardap Freight Service | |
| Nampost | |
| Nampost Katurura |
Treatment Centers in Katutura
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Auas Hills Medical Centre | ||
| DiagnoLab - Coronatest | ||
| Integrated Dental Holdings |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Katutura
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Lutheran Church | |
| Church of Africa | |
| Church of the Holy Redeemer | |
| ECG | |
| Efesiers Evangelican Lutheran Church | |
| ELCIN | |
| Elisenheim Community Church | |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Parish | |
| Gospel Truth Ministry International Church | |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish | |
| Hosianna Lutheran Parish | |
| Jesus Centre - JC Family | |
| Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing | |
| Old Apostolic Church | |
| Oponganda Church | |
| Oruuano Protestant Unity Church | |
| Rev Paulus ||Gowaseb Lutheran Parish | |
| Saint Andrews | |
| St. Augustine | |
| St. Michael |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Namibia
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Katutura?
Katutura has a population of 21,243 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 86.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Katutura?
Katutura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.0 inches.