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Okombahe, Namibia

Erongo Region · Namibia

Okombahe is a small town in Erongo Region, Namibia with a population of 1,295. Elevation: 2,949 ft (899 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1,295 Population 10/sq mi density
2,949 ft Elevation 899 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
7.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Okombahe

Okombahe is a settlement in the Erongo Region of eastern central Namibia, situated on the Omaruru River 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Karibib. It is regarded as the capital of the ǂNûkhoen (Damara) tribe; the annual King's Festival is held at the town's Gaob Memorial Stadium. Before independence of Namibia, Okombahe was situated at the edge of the Damaraland bantustan. Martin Luther High School and Dibasen Junior Secondary School are situated in the village.

People

Population1,295
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain7.9 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Population1,295
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Coordinates-21.3580°, 15.3775°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceErongo Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation7.9 inches (201 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Okombahe

Okombahe is a small town in Namibia (Erongo Region) with a population of 1,295. The city sits at an elevation of 2,949 feet (899 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Okombahe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,949 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Namibia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Area135.9 sq mi (352.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3580°N, 15.3775°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.9"
79% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 2, 2019.

Jul 31, 2009 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia M5.1 63 km
Apr 26, 2008 68 km NNW of Okahandja, Namibia M3.8 145 km
Mar 2, 2019 24 km ENE of Karibib, Namibia M3.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Okombahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Okombahe

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dibasen Junior Secondary School
Willem Borchard Primary School
Martin Luther High School
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Radio Stations near Okombahe

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Clinics in Okombahe

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Okombahe Clinic

Airports Near Okombahe

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albrechts AistripSmall Airport
Ameib Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Brandberg White Lady Lodge AirfieldSmall Airport
Erongo Mountain Ombu AirstripSmall Airport
Farm Dawib Ost Landing StripSmall Airport
Farm Etemba Landing StripSmall Airport
Godehoop Landing SiteSmall Airport
Kamombombe East AirportSmall Airport
Karibib AirportSmall Airport
Okombahe AirfieldSmall Airport
Okosongoro Airport AirportSmall Airport
Omaruru AirportSmall Airport
Omaruru Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Onduruqea Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Roidina Peter Jo AirportSmall Airport
Uis Mine AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Okombahe

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Okombahe Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Okombahe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Omkhaidani Church

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

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 Okombahe

What is the population of Okombahe?

Okombahe has a population of 1,295 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 135.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Okombahe?

Okombahe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.9 inches.

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