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Sesfontein, Namibia

Kunene Region · Namibia

Sesfontein is a small town in Kunene Region, Namibia with a population of 1,088. Elevation: 2,113 ft (644 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,088 Population 308/sq mi density
2,113 ft Elevation 644 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
5.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Sesfontein

Sesfontein

Sesfontein is a settlement in the Kunene Region of Namibia, situated 150 km (93 mi) from the regional capital Opuwo. It was proclaimed in 2005 and is administered by the Kunene Regional Council. Sesfontein is also the seat of the Sesfontein Constituency office. It features a clinic and school.

People

Population1,088
Density308/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain5.3 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Population1,088
Population Density308 / sq mi
Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Coordinates-19.1228°, 13.6205°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceKunene Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation5.3 inches (134 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sesfontein

Sesfontein is a small town in Namibia (Kunene Region) with a population of 1,088. The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet (644 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Sesfontein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Namibia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,113 ft (644 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density308/sq mi
Coordinates-19.1228°N, 13.6205°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.3"
86% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.69"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 21, 2021.

Apr 4, 2021 68 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.4 134 km
May 24, 2018 73 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M5.0 131 km
May 24, 2021 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.9 142 km
Mar 24, 2012 57 km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 147 km
Mar 14, 2018 67 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 133 km
May 25, 2018 72 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.8 131 km
Feb 2, 2016 52 km NW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.7 145 km
Jun 21, 2021 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.3 132 km
May 24, 2018 75 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia M4.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
February 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
December 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in

Sesfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sesfontein

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elias Amxab Combined School
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Hotels in Sesfontein

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Sesfontein Lodge

Castles in Sesfontein

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Sesfontein

Veterinaries in Sesfontein

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sesfontein MEATCO CP

Gas Stations in Sesfontein

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrosol

Airports Near Sesfontein

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Etendeka AirstripSmall Airport
Hoanib AirstripSmall Airport
Orutjandja AirportSmall Airport
Sesfontein AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Sesfontein

What is the population of Sesfontein?

Sesfontein has a population of 1,088 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 308 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sesfontein?

Sesfontein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.3 inches.

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