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Omuthiya, Namibia
Oshikoto Region · Namibia
Omuthiya is a small town in Oshikoto Region, Namibia with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 3,602 ft (1,098 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Omuthiya
Omuthiyagwiipundi is the capital of Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia. It has about 7,500 residents. Prior to Omuthiya, Tsumeb was the regional capital.
The town has been proclaimed in October 2007 and the Omuthiya Town Council established in September 2008. Omuthiya has a National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) office and issues the number plate MT.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,000 |
| Population Density | 1,333 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Coordinates | -18.3646°, 16.5815° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Oshikoto Region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.2 inches (461 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Omuthiya
Omuthiya is a small town in Namibia (Oshikoto Region) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,602 feet (1,098 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.3646°N, 16.5815°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in |
Omuthiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 62°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Omuthiya
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Ground Training College | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Omuthiya
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okashana Rural Development Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Waapandula Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omuthiya Iipundi Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ekulo Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Okangororosa Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Eneas Peter Nanyemba Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Olupale Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Amweelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Onakankuzi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oshifukwa Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Okashana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Onashikuvu Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| Johannes Amwaalwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nikodemus Nashandy Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Future Private School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Omuthiya
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Omuthiya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Namibian Music |
Libraries in Omuthiya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omuthiya Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Omuthiya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omuthiya Open Market |
Hotels in Omuthiya
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Omuthiya
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Omuthiya
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Omuthiya
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Omuthiya
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Omuthiya
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Omuthiya
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Omuthiya
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ondangwa Airport | OND | Medium Airport |
| Halali Airport | HAL | Small Airport |
| Mokuti Lodge Airport | OKU | Small Airport |
| Mushara Lodge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Namutoni Airport | NNI | Small Airport |
| Operet Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Omuthiya
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office Omuthiya |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Omuthiya
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church | |
| ELCIN | |
| ELCIN | |
| ELCIN | |
| Universal Church |
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What is the population of Omuthiya?
Omuthiya has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 1,333 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Omuthiya?
Omuthiya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.