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Keetmanshoop, Namibia
Karas Region · Namibia
Keetmanshoop is a small city in Karas Region, Namibia with a population of 23,049. Elevation: 3,274 ft (998 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop is the administrative capital of the ǁKaras Region in southern Namibia. It is named after Johann Keetman, a German industrialist and benefactor of the Rhenish Mission in the town. Keetmanshoop had a population of 27,862 people in 2023.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,049 |
| Population Density | 114 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.5765°, 18.1336° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Karas Region |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop is a small city in Namibia (Karas Region) with a population of 23,049. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet (998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 152 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 202.5 sq mi (524.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.5765°N, 18.1336°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in |
Keetmanshoop has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 57°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Keetmanshoop
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNAM Southern Campus | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Keetmanshoop
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krönlein Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| J. A. Nel Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Suiderlig Secondary School & Hostel | — | — | — | — |
| Keetmanshoop Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Bosco Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| P. K. de Villiers Secondary School & Hostel | — | — | — | — |
| Minna Sachs Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Keetmanshoop Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mathias Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Keetmanshoop Privaatskool | — | — | — | — |
| Keetmanshoop Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Keetmanshoop
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Keetmanshoop
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keetmanshoop Municipal Museum |
Hotels in Keetmanshoop
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Keetmanshoop
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Keetmanshoop
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Keetmanshoop
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Keetmanshoop
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Keetmanshoop
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Keetmanshoop
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Keetmanshoop
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Keetmanshoop
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Keetmanshoop
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Keetmanshoop
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Keetmanshoop
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Keetmanshoop Airport | KMP | Medium Airport |
| Berseba Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Keetmansh Railroad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tses Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Keetmanshoop
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nampost |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Keetmanshoop
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Koninkryksaal van Jehovah se Getuies | |
| Lutherkirche | |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | |
| St. Stanislaus Cathedral Church |
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What is the population of Keetmanshoop?
Keetmanshoop has a population of 23,049 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 202.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Keetmanshoop?
Keetmanshoop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.6 inches.