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Maltahöhe, Namibia

Hardap Region · Namibia

Maltahöhe is a small town in Hardap Region, Namibia with a population of 2,819. Elevation: 4,419 ft (1,347 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2,819 Population 540/sq mi density
4,419 ft Elevation 1,347 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
7.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Maltahöhe

Maltahöhe

Maltahöhe is a village in southern central Namibia close to the Swartrand escarpment, about 110 km west of Mariental in the Hardap Region. It owns about 17,000 hectares of land and had 3,464 inhabitants in 2023. Maltahöhe is the administrative centre of Daweb Constituency.

People

Population2,819
Density540/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain7.2 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation4,419 ft (1,347 m)
Population2,819
Population Density540 / sq mi
Elevation4,419 ft (1,347 m)
Coordinates-24.8392°, 16.9859°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceHardap Region
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation7.2 inches (184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maltahöhe

Maltahöhe is a small town in Namibia (Hardap Region) with a population of 2,819. The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet (1,347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Maltahöhe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Namibia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,419 ft (1,347 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density540/sq mi
Coordinates-24.8392°N, 16.9859°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"
81% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 14, 2022.

Dec 23, 1992 58 km SE of Rehoboth, Namibia M5.0 128 km
May 14, 2022 68 km W of Maltahöhe, Namibia M4.4 69 km
May 24, 2010 126 km WNW of Maltahöhe, Namibia M4.1 127 km
May 7, 1993 41 km SE of Rehoboth, Namibia M3.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
July 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in

Maltahöhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Maltahöhe

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Daweb Junior Secondary School
Daweb Primary School
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Radio Stations near Maltahöhe

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Maltahöhe

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgsdorf Guest Farm
Maltahöhe Hotel

Cafes in Maltahöhe

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Red Stone Café

Clinics in Maltahöhe

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maltahohe Clinic

Gas Stations in Maltahöhe

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NA #2179880370
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Airports Near Maltahöhe

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bullsport Landig SiteSmall Airport
Gianti-1 AirportSmall Airport
Haribes Dam StripSmall Airport
Kub Landing SiteSmall Airport
Maltahoehe 4 Kal Landing SiteSmall Airport
Maltahoehe 5 Kal Landing SiteSmall Airport
Maltahoehe 6 Kal Landing SiteSmall Airport
Maltahoehe 7 Kal Landing SiteSmall Airport
Maltahoehe 8 Kal Landing SiteSmall Airport
Maltahoehe 9 Kal Landing SiteSmall Airport
Maltahoehe AirstripSmall Airport
Maltahoehe S AirportSmall Airport
Uitkyk AirportSmall Airport
Zebra River Lodge AirstripSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Maltahöhe

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Namib Sand SeaNatural2013

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maltahöhe

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Deutsche Kirche (DELK)
NG Kerk Maltahöhe

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Maltahöhe

Namib Sand Sea
Natural · inscribed 2013
Namib Sand Sea is the only coastal desert in the world that includes extensive dune fields influenced by fog. Covering an area of over three million hectares and a buffer zone of 899,500 hectares, the site is composed of two dune systems, an ancient semi-conso...

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 Maltahöhe

What is the population of Maltahöhe?

Maltahöhe has a population of 2,819 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 540 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maltahöhe?

Maltahöhe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.2 inches.

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