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Nkurenkuru, Namibia

Kavango West · Namibia

Nkurenkuru is a small town in Kavango West, Namibia with a population of 732. Elevation: 3,589 ft (1,094 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

732 Population 2/sq mi density
3,589 ft Elevation 1,094 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
24.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Nkurenkuru

Nkurenkuru is a town on the south-western banks of the Kavango River. It is the capital of the Kavango West region of northern Namibia, located 140 kilometres (87 mi) west of Rundu. It is also a former mission station of the Finnish Missionary Society.

People

Population732
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain24.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,589 ft (1,094 m)
Population732
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,589 ft (1,094 m)
Coordinates-17.6418°, 18.6197°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceKavango West
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.2 inches (614 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nkurenkuru

Nkurenkuru is a small town in Namibia (Kavango West) with a population of 732. The city sits at an elevation of 3,589 feet (1,094 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Nkurenkuru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,589 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Namibia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,589 ft (1,094 m)
Area303.0 sq mi (784.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6418°N, 18.6197°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in

Nkurenkuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Nkurenkuru

Institution Type Founded Website
IUM Nkurenkuru Campus University Visit →

Schools in Nkurenkuru

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ELCIN Nkurenkuru High School
Kahenge Combined School
Nkurenkuru Combined School
Siurungu Primary School
Mutengo Primary School
Kulisuka Primary School
Kamina Primary School
Kanuni Haruwodi Primary School
Vineyard Learning Centre
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Radio Stations near Nkurenkuru

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Nkurenkuru

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kanyikama Rest Camp
Simanya River Lodge

Clinics in Nkurenkuru

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lutheran Medical Services
PHC Clinic

Bus Stations in Nkurenkuru

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taxi-bush

Gas Stations in Nkurenkuru

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NA #1049633723
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Banks in Nkurenkuru

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Windhoek

Shopping Malls in Nkurenkuru

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nkurenkuru SME Park

Airports Near Nkurenkuru

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cuangar AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nkurenkuru

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nkurenkuru Post Offic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nkurenkuru

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ELCIN

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
1,093 m (3,586 ft)
Founded
1820

🇳🇦 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

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 Nkurenkuru

What is the population of Nkurenkuru?

Nkurenkuru has a population of 732 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 303.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nkurenkuru?

Nkurenkuru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches.

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