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Omitara, Namibia
Omaheke Region · Namibia
Omitara is a small town in Omaheke Region, Namibia with a population of 833. Elevation: 5,151 ft (1,570 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Omitara
Omitara is a settlement in the Steinhausen electoral constituency in the Omaheke Region of Namibia. Together with the adjacent village of Otjivero — the two places are often referred to as one — it had a population of approximately 1,200 as of October 2008. Otjivero and Omitara Railway Station are two contiguous TransNamib railway stops en route from Windhoek to Gobabis.
People
Climate
| Population | 833 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,151 ft (1,570 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.2898°, 18.0085° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Omaheke Region |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0 inches (380 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Omitara
Omitara is a small town in Namibia (Omaheke Region) with a population of 833. The city sits at an elevation of 5,151 feet (1,570 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,151 ft (1,570 m) |
| Area | 86.8 sq mi (224.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.2898°N, 18.0085°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
Omitara has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Omitara
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otjivero Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rooikraal Private School | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Omitara
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Omitara
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Omitara
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hosea Kutako International Airport | WDH | Large Airport |
| Autabib Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cordova Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dordabis Carpet Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eintracht Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hetaku Game Lodge Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Julia Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Midgard Airport | MQG | Small Airport |
| Ninette Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Okahennesiva Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Okamapu Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Okapanje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Otjihaenena Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Steinhausen Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Witvlei Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Omitara?
Omitara has a population of 833 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 86.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Omitara?
Omitara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches.