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Ondangwa East, Namibia

Oshikoto Region · Namibia

Ondangwa East is a small city in Oshikoto Region, Namibia with a population of 5,742. Elevation: 3,530 ft (1,076 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,742 Population 487/sq mi density
3,530 ft Elevation 1,076 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Ondangwa East

Onamungundo is a settlement in the Ondonga area of Oshikoto Region in Namibia. The village was the seat of the Ondonga royal house during the reign of the late King Immanuel Kauluma Elifas.

People

Population5,742
Density487/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,530 ft (1,076 m)
Population5,742
Population Density487 / sq mi
Elevation3,530 ft (1,076 m)
Coordinates-17.9302°, 16.0172°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceOshikoto Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ondangwa East

Ondangwa East is a small city in Namibia (Oshikoto Region) with a population of 5,742. The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet (1,076 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 19.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Ondangwa East 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,530 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Namibia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,530 ft (1,076 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9302°N, 16.0172°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.76"
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 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
February 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°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) 2.1 in

Ondangwa East has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ondangwa East

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Olukonda Combined School
Etambo Combined School
Heroes Private School
Rhodes Private School
Onethindi Primary School
Chris Junior Private School
Okashandja Combined School
Onamulunga Combined School
Ontananga Primary School
Ontananga Secondary School
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Museums in Ondangwa East

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nakambale Museum

Farmers Markets in Ondangwa East

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Okutopola community market
Onandjokwe Open Market
Open Market

Hotels in Ondangwa East

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nakambale Lodge

Monuments in Ondangwa East

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olukonda National Monument

Clinics in Ondangwa East

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olukonda Clinic
Ontananga Clinic

Veterinaries in Ondangwa East

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Okatale CP
Oshaadha CP

Gas Stations in Ondangwa East

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Shell
Shell Punyu

Banks in Ondangwa East

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Standard Bank

Airports Near Ondangwa East

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ondangwa AirportONDMedium Airport
Eenhana AirportSmall Airport
Oshakati AirportOHISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ondangwa East

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ELCIN
Olukonda National Monument

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Ondangwa East

What is the population of Ondangwa East?

Ondangwa East has a population of 5,742 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 487 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ondangwa East?

Ondangwa East 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 19.0 inches.

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