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Omaruru, Namibia
Erongo Region · Namibia
Omaruru is a small city in Erongo Region, Namibia with a population of 11,547. Elevation: 3,973 ft (1,211 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Omaruru
Omaruru is a town in the Erongo Region of central Namibia. The town has 14,000 inhabitants and encompasses 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) of land. It is situated near Mount Erongo, on the usually dry Omaruru River. It is located on the main paved road from Swakopmund to Otjiwarongo. The name in the Otjiherero language means 'bitter milk', as Herero cattle herds used to graze on the local bush that turned their milk bitter.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,547 |
| Population Density | 85 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,973 ft (1,211 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.4240°, 15.9461° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Erongo Region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.9 inches (277 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Omaruru
Omaruru is a small city in Namibia (Erongo Region) with a population of 11,547. The city sits at an elevation of 3,973 feet (1,211 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Omaruru
Omaruru has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 320 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,973 ft (1,211 m) |
| Area | 135.9 sq mi (352.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.4240°N, 15.9461°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Omaruru has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Omaruru
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucius Sumbwanyambe Mahoto Correctional Service Training College | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Omaruru
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubasen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| S. I. !Gobs Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paheye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omaruru Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Deutsche Privatschule Omaruru | - | - | - | - |
| Afrikaanse Privatskool | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Omaruru
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Omaruru
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaruru Museum |
Libraries in Omaruru
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaruru Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Omaruru
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Omaruru
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Omaruru
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Omaruru
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Omaruru
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Omaruru
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Omaruru
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Omaruru
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Omaruru
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Omaruru
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albrechts Aistrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ameib Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Erindi Ranch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Erongo Mountain Ombu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Dawib Ost Landing Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Farm Etemba Landing Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Godehoop Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Kalkfeld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kamombombe East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kansimba Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Karibib Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Okajo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Etjo Airport | MJO | Small Airport |
| Okombahe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Okonjima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Okosongoro Airport Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omaha Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Omaruru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omaruru Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Onduruqea Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Onjossa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhenoster K Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roidina Peter Jo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Omaruru
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nampost Omaruru |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Omaruru
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ELCRN | |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church | |
| Kreuzkirche Omaruru | |
| NG Kerk | |
| St. Bonifatius |
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What is the population of Omaruru?
Omaruru has a population of 11,547 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 135.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Omaruru?
Omaruru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.9 inches.