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Mariental, Namibia
Hardap Region · Namibia
Mariental is a small city in Hardap Region, Namibia with a population of 14,789. Elevation: 3,629 ft (1,106 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mariental
Mariental is a town in south-central Namibia. It had 18,494 inhabitants in 2023. It is the administrative capital of the Hardap Region in an area which has long been a centre for the Nama people. It lies near the Hardap Dam, the second largest reservoir in Namibia.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,789 |
| Population Density | 2,833 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,629 ft (1,106 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.6271°, 17.9647° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Hardap Region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.3 inches (211 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mariental
Mariental is a small city in Namibia (Hardap Region) with a population of 14,789. The city sits at an elevation of 3,629 feet (1,106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Mariental
Mariental has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.7°C), the coldest is Jul (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 163 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,629 ft (1,106 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.6271°N, 17.9647°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in |
Mariental has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mariental
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danie Joubert Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Empelheim Hostel | - | - | - | - |
| Sonop Hostel | - | - | - | - |
| Sonop Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Empelheim Junior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mariental Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| D. D. Guibeb Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mariental Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Mariental
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Mariental
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Mariental
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mariental
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mariental
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mariental
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mariental
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mariental
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mariental
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariental Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Anib Lodge Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Eirup Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Gibeon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guamus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Haribes Dam Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Hoachanas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Intu Africa Pan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kalkrand Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kalkrand Pan Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Kouwater Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Kub Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Langverwacht Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lidfontein Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Maltahoehe 5 Kal Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Maltahoehe 6 Kal Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Maltahoehe 7 Kal Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Maltahoehe 8 Kal Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Runnersrest Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Salzbrunn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Schlip 1 Road113 Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Schlip 2 67 Road Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Stampriet Pan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stamprietpan Ok Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Strate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tatave Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Twilight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Victory Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Witbooisvley Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Wohlzufrieden Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mariental
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| NAMPOST |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mariental
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Koninkryksaal van Jehovah se Getuies | |
| NG Kerk Mariental |
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What is the population of Mariental?
Mariental has a population of 14,789 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2,833 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mariental?
Mariental enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.