Oruware
in Otjozondjupa, Namibia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-22.200 and 16.550 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -22° 12' 0" and E 16° 32' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NAD
Spoken languages:
English, Afrikaans, German, Herero
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:48 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:02 am and 7:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.886 and -160.220 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ki'eki'e
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Namibia in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Namibia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Namibia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Oruware

Oruware in Otjozondjupa is a town located in Namibia about 42 mi (or 68 km) north-west of Windhoek, the country's capital town.

Time in Oruware is now 11:48 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Windhoek with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 6 airports closer to Oruware. The closest airport in Namibia is Eros Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 71 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Namib Sand Sea in a distance of 96 mi (or 155 km), South-West.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Swakopmund, Gobabis and Mariental. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 22%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

32°C (90 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

32°C (89 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

32°C (90 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Swakoppoort Dam

Swakoppoort Dam is a dam 50km outside of Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia. Completed in 1978, it supplies water to the Navachab mine and the town of Karibib. It dams the Swakop River.

Located at -22.212, 16.527 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Okahandja, Dams in Namibia, Dams completed in 1978, Buildings and structures in Erongo Region, Buildings and structures in Otjozondjupa Region

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