Tsumkwe, Namibia
Otjozondjupa Region · Namibia
Tsumkwe is a small town in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia with a population of 500. Elevation: 3,783 ft (1,153 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Tsumkwe
Tsumkwe is a settlement in the Otjozondjupa Region of northeastern Namibia and the district capital of the Tsumkwe electoral constituency. It had about 500 inhabitants in 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 500 |
| Population Density | 420 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Coordinates | -19.5936°, 20.5020° |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
| Country | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
| State / Province | Otjozondjupa Region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.4 inches (467 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tsumkwe
Tsumkwe is a small town in Namibia (Otjozondjupa Region) with a population of 500. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet (1,153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Namibia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5936°S, 20.5020°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Windhoek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in |
Tsumkwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 61°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Tsumkwe
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsumkwe Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tsumkwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Tsumkwe
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tsumkwe
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsumkwe
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tsumkwe
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sikereti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tsumkwe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Xai Xai Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Tsumkwe?
Tsumkwe has a population of 500 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 420 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tsumkwe?
Tsumkwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.
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