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Otjinene, Namibia

Omaheke Region · Namibia

Otjinene is a small town in Omaheke Region, Namibia with a population of 2,491. Elevation: 4,682 ft (1,427 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,491 Population 19/sq mi density
4,682 ft Elevation 1,427 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
16.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Otjinene

Otjinene

Otjinene is a village in the Omaheke Region of Namibia. It is the district capital of the Otjinene Constituency and had a population of 6,876 people in 2023.

People

Population2,491
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain16.9 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Population2,491
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Coordinates-21.1389°, 18.7836°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceOmaheke Region
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation16.9 inches (430 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Otjinene

Otjinene is a small town in Namibia (Omaheke Region) with a population of 2,491. The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet (1,427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Otjinene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Namibia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Area133.2 sq mi (345.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1389°N, 18.7836°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
55% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest

Otjinene has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Otjinene

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gustav Kandjii Junior Secondary School - - - -
Usiel Ndjavera Primary School - - - -
Christoph Ngatjizeka Primary School - - - -
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Clinics in Otjinene

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Otjinene Health Centre

Gas Stations in Otjinene

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NA #1034741833
NA #761185652
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Airports Near Otjinene

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cordova Airstrip-Small Airport
Epukiro Airport-Small Airport
Epukiro North Landing Site-Small Airport
Epukiru Airport-Small Airport
Okahennesiva Landing Site-Small Airport
Omawewoz Airport-Small Airport
Omuramba Airport-Small Airport
Steinhausen Landing Site-Small Airport
Unbekannt Landing Site-Small Airport

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 Otjinene

What is the population of Otjinene?

Otjinene has a population of 2,491 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 133.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Otjinene?

Otjinene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.9 inches.

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