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Aberdeen, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Aberdeen is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 8,580. Elevation: 2,461 ft (750 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

8,580 Population 1/sq mi density
2,461 ft Elevation 750 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Aberdeen

Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a port city in North East Scotland, and is the third most populous Scottish city. Historically, Aberdeen was within the historic county of Aberdeenshire, but is now separate from the council area of Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen City Council is one of Scotland's 32 local authorities. Aberdeen has a population of
198,590 (2020) for the main urban area and
220,690 (2020) for the wider settlement including outlying localities, making it the United Kingdom's 39th most populous built-up area. Aberdeen has a long, sandy coastline and features an oceanic climate, with cool summers and mild, rainy winters.

People

Population8,580
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain11.5 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Population8,580
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Coordinates-32.4759°, 24.0653°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation11.5 inches (293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 8,580. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet (750 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Aberdeen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Area6,303.5 sq mi (16,326.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.4759°N, 24.0653°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.5"
70% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Aberdeen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kamdebo Primary School
Luxolo Intermediate School
Abderdeen High School
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Cafes in Aberdeen

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karoo Smile
The Blue Door
Tuin Kafee

Monuments in Aberdeen

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gordon's Hill

Clinics in Aberdeen

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thembalesizwe Clinic

Gas Stations in Aberdeen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agri
ZA #806874198

Banks in Aberdeen

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Standard Bank

Airports Near Aberdeen

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen AirportSmall Airport
Bethesda Road AirportSmall Airport
Bhejane Game Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Graaff Reinet AirportSmall Airport
Jansenville AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aberdeen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk
Wesleyan Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
750 m (2,461 ft)
Founded
1856
Postal Code
6270

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen

What is the population of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a population of 8,580 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,303.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.5 inches.

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