Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
74K
Population
1,124,000,000 km2
Area
19 Mbps
Internet
6m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia with a population of 74K. Internet speeds average 19 Mbps download. The city has 301 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Namibia
Region
Southern Africa
Population
74K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
6 m
Currency
NAD
Language
Afrikaans
GPS
-22.96, 14.51
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 19 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A smaller city of 73,598 people in Namibia
INFRASTRUCTURE
301 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
28
Cafes
3
Bars
8
Fast Food
12
Shopping
Supermarkets
18
Convenience
4
Shopping Malls
2
Healthcare
Hospitals
2
Clinics
5
Pharmacies
8
Education
Schools
15
Universities
1
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
23
Playgrounds
3
Sports
11
Museums
2
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
2
Train Stations
2
Fuel Stations
12
Services
Banks
8
ATMs
10
Post Offices
5
Police
5
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
19 Mbps
Download
13 Mbps
Upload
38ms
Latency
2,469
Tests
648
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Mar
23°
J
22°
F
19°
M
15°
A
12°
M
9°
J
8°
J
9°
A
12°
S
15°
O
19°
N
22°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Walvis Bay known for?
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Walvis Bay?
Walvis Bay has an average download speed of 19 Mbps and upload speed of 13 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Walvis Bay?
The population of Walvis Bay is approximately 74K.
What infrastructure does Walvis Bay have?
Walvis Bay has 301 mapped points of interest, including 28 restaurants, 2 hospitals, 15 schools.
What country is Walvis Bay in?
Walvis Bay is located in Namibia.
