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Ondangwa, Namibia

Oshana Region · Namibia

Ondangwa is a small city in Oshana Region, Namibia with a population of 27,049. Elevation: 3,547 ft (1,081 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

27,049 Population 2,296/sq mi density
3,547 ft Elevation 1,081 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Ondangwa

Ondangwa

Ondangwa is a town in the Oshana Region of northern Namibia, bordering the Oshikoto Region. It had a population of 30,364 people in 2023.

People

Population27,049
Density2,296/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Population27,049
Population Density2,296 / sq mi
Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Coordinates-17.9082°, 15.9804°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceOshana Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ondangwa

Ondangwa is a small city in Namibia (Oshana Region) with a population of 27,049. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet (1,081 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 18.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Climate in Ondangwa

Ondangwa has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Nov (29.6°C), the coldest is Jul (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 316 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 17.3° / 38.4° 87.5
Feb 27°C / 81°F 16.3° / 37.3° 81.0
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 17° / 37.1° 72.1
Apr 25.5°C / 78°F 14.9° / 34.8° 13.0
May 21.9°C / 71°F 10.4° / 33.2° 1.3
Jun 18.2°C / 65°F 6.1° / 30° 0.0
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 6.5° / 30.1° 0.0
Aug 21.6°C / 71°F 8.2° / 34.5° 0.1
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 12.7° / 37.8° 0.1
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 15° / 40.2° 5.0
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 17.1° / 39.9° 11.6
Dec 29°C / 84°F 17.2° / 39.6° 44.5
Ondangwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Namibia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density2,296/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9082°N, 15.9804°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 11, 2010.

Apr 11, 2010 50 km S of Ondangwa, Namibia M4.0 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 (25°C) 3.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
May 69°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 (23°C) 0.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest
December 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in

Ondangwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ondangwa

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Negongo Primary School
Dynamic Vocational Training Centre
Mamanya Primary School
Akuniihole Primary School
Ondangwa Prof Primary School
Iihenda Combined School
Oshitayi Primary School
Olukolo Junior Secondary School
Nengushe Combined School
Otala Combined School
Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Senior Secondary School
Olukolo Primary School
Oluno Primary School
Ehangano Primary School
African Stars International School
Shinime Shiivula Primary School
Nangolo Secondary School
Ondangwa Senior Secondary School
Peter Nanyemba Primary School
Ambili Combined School
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Radio Stations near Ondangwa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ondangwa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nakambale Museum

Farmers Markets in Ondangwa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Okutopola community market
Onandjokwe Open Market
Ongwediva Open Market
Open Market

Hotels in Ondangwa

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ondangwa Rest Camp
Protea Hotel
Town Lodge Ondangwa

Restaurants in Ondangwa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Bar and Restaurant

Clinics in Ondangwa

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eheke Clinic
Okaku Clinic
Oluno Clinic
Uukwiyushona Clinic

Veterinaries in Ondangwa

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amunganda CP
Iitsina CP
Ompinda-Olunkono CP

Train Stations in Ondangwa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ondangwa

Bus Stations in Ondangwa

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NA #863632145
Shared taxi to Tsumeb

Gas Stations in Ondangwa

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Engen Service Station
Gwashamba TotalEnergies
Kapana Service
NA #3764887122
Puma
Puma
Puma
Shell

Banks in Ondangwa

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB ATM
Standard Bank
Standard Bank
Western Union

Shopping Malls in Ondangwa

8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

600 Complex
Agra Ondangwa
Gwashamba Mall
New Times Square
Sun Square
Take Time Complex
Three Sisters Mall
Yetu Complex

Airports Near Ondangwa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ondangwa AirportONDMedium Airport
Eenhana AirportSmall Airport
Oshakati AirportOHISmall Airport

Post Offices in Ondangwa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nampost Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ondangwa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ELCIN
Okapya Church
Onguta Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
1,080 m (3,543 ft)
Website
ondangwatc.org.na/

🇳🇦 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 Ondangwa

What is the population of Ondangwa?

Ondangwa has a population of 27,049 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 2,296 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ondangwa?

Ondangwa 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 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

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