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Ongwediva

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Ongwediva?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers should register with the British embassy, avoid travelling alone at night, be cautious on rural roads, and keep up to date with health advice (e.g., malaria risk in northern regions).

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ongwediva month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ongwediva are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 109 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.519.810910.5
February30.519.910210.5
March30.019.88810.7
April30.018.62711.1
May29.115.9110.8
June26.612.3010.6
July26.811.8010.8
August30.413.8011.4
September33.817.4011.7
October34.819.7611.6
November33.820.62212.0
December32.420.68311.4

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What is being reported around Ongwediva

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People and places shaping Ongwediva

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
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Past and future events in Ongwediva

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1926

    Ongwediwa started as a Finnish mission station in 1926.

  2. Documented history · 1927

    The school started in February 1927, and it was a secondary school, which one could attend after completing primary school.

  3. Documented history · 1954

    The male teacher training seminary was transferred from Oniipa to Ongwediva at the end of 1954.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Benjamin Hauwanga

    businessman

  • Sunny Boy

    a hip-hop and kwaito musician

  • Erastus Uutoni

    politician and former mayor of the town

  • Benson Shilongois

    football player for the Namibian national team.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Ongwediva yet.

Local business and employers

  • Trustco Bank Namibia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ongwediva. Namibia commercial bank.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Ongwediva, in brief

Ongwediva is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Ongwediva took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ongwediva

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ongwediva

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ongwediva

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ongwediva

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ongwediva

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ongwediva

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ongwediva

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Ongwediva located and what are its coordinates?

Ongwediva is situated in Namibia at geographic coordinates -17.7720, 15.7656 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ongwediva?

Ongwediva has a recorded population of approximately 24,012 and observes the Africa/Windhoek time zone (NAD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ongwediva?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ongwediva include en-NA, af, de, hz, naq, and the circulating currency is NAD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ongwediva?

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