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Oranjemund, Namibia
Karas Region · Namibia
Oranjemund is a small city in Karas Region, Namibia with a population of 8,496. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Oranjemund
Oranjemund is a diamond mining town in the ǁKaras Region of the extreme southwest of Namibia, on the northern bank of the Orange River mouth at the border with South Africa. It had a population of 7,736 people in 2023.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,496 |
| Population Density | 3,482 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.5515°, 16.4273° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Karas Region |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Oranjemund
Oranjemund is a small city in Namibia (Karas Region) with a population of 8,496. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Oranjemund
Oranjemund has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 37 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5515°N, 16.4273°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in |
Oranjemund has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.2") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Oranjemund
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPS | — | — | — | — |
| Oranjemund Private School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Oranjemund
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jasper House Museum |
Hotels in Oranjemund
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Oranjemund
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Oranjemund
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Oranjemund
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Oranjemund
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Oranjemund
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Bay Airport | ALJ | Medium Airport |
| Oranjemund Airport | OMD | Medium Airport |
| Au Beep Flats Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Auchas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baken Mine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Port Nolloth Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skorpion Mine Airport | RHN | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Oranjemund?
Oranjemund has a population of 8,496 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 3,482 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Oranjemund?
Oranjemund enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.