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Khorixas, Namibia
Kunene Region · Namibia
Khorixas is a small city in Kunene Region, Namibia with a population of 12,021. Elevation: 3,054 ft (931 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Khorixas
Khorixas is a town with about 9,000 inhabitants in the southern part of the Kunene Region, Namibia. It was the capital of the Damaraland bantustan before Namibia's independence. It is the administrative capital of Khorixas Constituency. Most of the inhabitants are from the Damara ethnic group. The town is located near the Petrified Forest, a deposit of petrified wood and well-known tourist attraction of Namibia. The Twyfelfontein valley, known for its rock art, is also accessible from Khorixas.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,021 |
| Population Density | 7,030 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,054 ft (931 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.3771°, 14.9620° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Kunene Region |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.7 inches (196 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Khorixas
Khorixas is a small city in Namibia (Kunene Region) with a population of 12,021. The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet (931 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Khorixas
Khorixas has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.7°C), the coldest is Jun (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 272 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,054 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.3771°N, 14.9620°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Khorixas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Khorixas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunfels Agricultural High School | College | — | — |
Schools in Khorixas
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Bowe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Welwitschia Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Th. F. Gaeb Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Versteende Woud Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cornelius Goreseb High School | — | — | — | — |
| Welwitschia Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Khorixas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Khorixas
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Khorixas
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Khorixas
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Khorixas
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Khorixas
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Twyfelfontein Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Brandberg White Lady Lodge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Doro Nawas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gross Tsaub Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Khorixas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Onduli Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rag Rock Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Khorixas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nampost |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Khorixas
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes | Cultural | 2007 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Khorixas
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Khorixas Lutheran Church | |
| Roman Catholic Church |
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What is the population of Khorixas?
Khorixas has a population of 12,021 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 7,030 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Khorixas?
Khorixas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.7 inches.