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Osire, Namibia
Otjozondjupa Region · Namibia
Osire is a small city in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia with a population of 5,941. Elevation: 4,449 ft (1,356 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Osire
Osire is a refugee camp in central Namibia, situated 200 km north of the capital Windhoek next to the main road C30 from Gobabis to Otjiwarongo. It was established in 1992 to accommodate refugees from Angola, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Somalia. The camp grew quickly in its early years, reaching a peak of 20,000 inhabitants in 1998. Since then the refugee population of Osire decreased steadily, approaching 6,500 in 2010, and 3,000 in 2014. Camp numbers rose sharply again with the Western DR Congo clashes.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,941 |
| Population Density | 4,641 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,449 ft (1,356 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.0739°, 17.3660° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Otjozondjupa Region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.7 inches (373 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Osire
Osire is a small city in Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region) with a population of 5,941. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet (1,356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,449 ft (1,356 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.0739°N, 17.3660°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
Osire has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 57°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Osire
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osire School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Osire
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Airports Near Osire
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hochfeld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oha Kaua/Otjiwa Lodge Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Okakarara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Okamapu Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Okonjima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omatako Hunting Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Otjiwarongo Airport | OTJ | Small Airport |
| Otjiwarongo Center Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wabi Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Osire
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Osire Post Office |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Namibia
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Osire
What is the population of Osire?
Osire has a population of 5,941 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 4,641 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Osire?
Osire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.