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Oniipa, Namibia

Oshikoto Region · Namibia

Oniipa is a small town in Oshikoto Region, Namibia with a population of 4,740. Elevation: 3,602 ft (1,098 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,740 Population 402/sq mi density
3,602 ft Elevation 1,098 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Oniipa

Oniipa is a town in the Oshikoto Region of northern Namibia and the district capital of the Oniipa electoral constituency. It had 4,740 inhabitants in 2023.

People

Population4,740
Density402/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation3,602 ft (1,098 m)
Population4,740
Population Density402 / sq mi
Elevation3,602 ft (1,098 m)
Coordinates-17.9167°, 16.0333°
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 Oniipa

Oniipa is a small town in Namibia (Oshikoto Region) with a population of 4,740. 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 19.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Oniipa 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 3,602 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

Elevation3,602 ft (1,098 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density402/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9167°N, 16.0333°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 52 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

Oniipa 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 Oniipa

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oniipa Primary School - - - -
Oshilulu Combined School - - - -
Onathinge North Combined School - - - -
Northcote Private School - - - -
Hans Daniel Namuhuja Senior Secondary School - - - -
Onalulago Combined School - - - -
Oshigwedha Primary School - - - -
Oneputa Combined School - - - -
Oshapapa Combined School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oniipa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Oniipa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nakambale Museum

Farmers Markets in Oniipa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Okutopola community market
Onandjokwe Open Market
Open Market

Monuments in Oniipa

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross of first baptising in Namibia

Veterinaries in Oniipa

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Epale
Omapalala CP

Train Stations in Oniipa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Onyaanya

Gas Stations in Oniipa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total Kings

Shopping Malls in Oniipa

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Okalunga Shopping Centre

Airports Near Oniipa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ondangwa AirportONDMedium Airport
Eenhana Airport-Small Airport
Oshakati AirportOHISmall Airport

Post Offices in Oniipa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oniipa NamPost Ofice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oniipa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Oniipa ELCIN Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
1,074 m (3,524 ft)

🇳🇦 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 Oniipa

What is the population of Oniipa?

Oniipa has a population of 4,740 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 402 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oniipa?

Oniipa 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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