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Usakos, Namibia

Erongo Region · Namibia

Usakos is a small city in Erongo Region, Namibia with a population of 9,147. Elevation: 2,838 ft (865 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,147 Population 4,083/sq mi density
2,838 ft Elevation 865 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
6.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Windhoek Timezone

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About Usakos

Usakos

Usakos is a town on the banks of river Khan, 140 kilometres north-east of Swakopmund in the Erongo Region of Namibia. It is located on the B2, the main road between the Walvis Bay and Johannesburg. The town has 5,094 inhabitants.

People

Population9,147
Density4,083/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation2,838 ft (865 m)
Population9,147
Population Density4,083 / sq mi
Elevation2,838 ft (865 m)
Coordinates-22.0022°, 15.5860°
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Country🇳🇦 Namibia
State / ProvinceErongo Region
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation6.3 inches (161 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Usakos

Usakos is a small city in Namibia (Erongo Region) with a population of 9,147. The city sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet (865 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Windhoek.

Usakos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Namibia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,838 ft (865 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density4,083/sq mi
Coordinates-22.0022°N, 15.5860°W
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below Namibia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.73"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 2, 2019.

Jul 31, 2009 67 km S of Khorixas, Namibia M5.1 133 km
Apr 26, 2008 68 km NNW of Okahandja, Namibia M3.8 142 km
Mar 2, 2019 24 km ENE of Karibib, Namibia M3.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in

Usakos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Usakos

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Erongosig Primary School - - - -
Usakos Junior Secondary School - - - -
Elifas Goseb Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Usakos

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Restaurants in Usakos

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Namib Wüste Farmstall
Usakos Bistro

Cafes in Usakos

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Khan Village Café

Clinics in Usakos

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hakhaseb Clinic

Train Stations in Usakos

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kranzberg
Usakos

Gas Stations in Usakos

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen Usakos
Northwest Service Station
Shell

Banks in Usakos

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

First National Bank Usakos

Airports Near Usakos

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arandis AirportADIMedium Airport
Albrechts Aistrip-Small Airport
Ameib Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Erongo Mountain Ombu Airstrip-Small Airport
Etusis Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Farm Dawib Ost Landing Strip-Small Airport
Farm Etemba Landing Strip-Small Airport
Godehoop Landing Site-Small Airport
Kamombombe East Airport-Small Airport
Kansimba Landing Site-Small Airport
Karibib Airport-Small Airport
Lodge Okajo Airstrip-Small Airport
Okombahe Airfield-Small Airport
Omaruru Airport-Small Airport
Omaruru Game Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Onduruqea Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Onjossa Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Usakos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nampost Usakos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Usakos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Windhoek
Elevation
623 m (2,044 ft)

🇳🇦 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 Usakos

What is the population of Usakos?

Usakos has a population of 9,147 residents and is located in Namibia. The population density is 4,083 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Usakos?

Usakos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches.

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