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Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Otjozondjupa Region · Namibia
Otjiwarongo is a mid-size city in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia with a population of 33,481. Elevation: 4,839 ft (1,475 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo is a city of 49,000 inhabitants in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It is the district capital of the Otjiwarongo electoral constituency and also the capital of Otjozondjupa.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,481 |
| Population Density | 3,348 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,839 ft (1,475 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.4637°, 16.6477° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Otjozondjupa Region |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.4 inches (417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo is a mid-size city in Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region) with a population of 33,481. The city sits at an elevation of 4,839 feet (1,475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Climate in Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.6°C), the coldest is Jun (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 423 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,839 ft (1,475 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.4637°N, 16.6477°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
Otjiwarongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Otjiwarongo
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donatus Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Otjiwarongo Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Tsaraxa-Aibes School | - | - | - | - |
| Ombili Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Otjiwarongo Secondary School Girls Hostel | - | - | - | - |
| Vooruit Primary School Hostel | - | - | - | - |
| Edugate Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Vooruit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omulunga Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Monica Geingos Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Donatus Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| NAMCOL | - | - | - | - |
| Otjiwarongo Secondary School Boys Hostel | - | - | - | - |
| Deutsches Schülerheim | - | - | - | - |
| (German) Private School Otjiwarongo | - | - | - | - |
| Karundu Hostel | - | - | - | - |
| Karundu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paresis Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rogate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Spes Bona Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Otjiwarongo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Otjiwarongo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Namibian Fashion |
Libraries in Otjiwarongo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otjiwarongo Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Otjozondjupa Library Services | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Otjiwarongo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otavi Market |
Hotels in Otjiwarongo
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Otjiwarongo
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Otjiwarongo
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Otjiwarongo
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Otjiwarongo
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Otjiwarongo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Otjiwarongo
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Otjiwarongo
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Otjiwarongo
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Otjiwarongo
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Otjiwarongo
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Otjiwarongo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Otjiwarongo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Otjiwarongo
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Otjiwarongo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Otjiwarongo
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| B2Gold Otjikoto Mine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kalkfeld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Etjo Airport | MJO | Small Airport |
| Oha Kaua/Otjiwa Lodge Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Okonjima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Okorusu Mine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Okosongoro Airport Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omaha Landing Site | - | Small Airport |
| Otjiwarongo Airport | OTJ | Small Airport |
| Otjiwarongo Center Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Outjo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhenoster K Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roidina Peter Jo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waterberg Wilderness Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Otjiwarongo
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agapé | |
| ECG | |
| Heliandkirche Otjiwarongo | |
| Jesus Nation Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Lutheran Church | |
| Maria Assumpta Church | |
| Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk Otjiwarongo | |
| NG Kerk Otjiwarongo | |
| Oruaano Church | |
| Pastoral Centre | |
| Sion Gemeente | |
| St Andrew Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Otjiwarongo?
Otjiwarongo has a population of 33,481 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 3,348 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Otjiwarongo?
Otjiwarongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.