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Bela Bela, South Africa
Limpopo · South Africa
Bela Bela is a mid-size city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 90,210. Elevation: 3,727 ft (1,136 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Bela Bela
Bela-Bela is a town in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Deriving its name from the geothermic hot springs around which the town was built.
People
Climate
| Population | 90,210 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,727 ft (1,136 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.8833°, 28.2833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Limpopo |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.0 inches (609 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bela Bela
Bela Bela is a mid-size city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 90,210. The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet (1,136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Bela Bela
Bela Bela has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,727 ft (1,136 m) |
| Area | 1,850.3 sq mi (4,792.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.8833°N, 28.2833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Bela Bela has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Bela Bela
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Kriel Kinderhuis - Nylstroom | College | — | — |
| Towoomba Agricultural Research Station | College | — | — |
Schools in Bela Bela
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoërskool Warmbad | — | — | — | — |
| Spa Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eden Christian School | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Bela Bela
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bela Bela
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Bela Bela
4 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bela Bela
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bela Bela
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beestekraal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bonwa Phala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Entabeni Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Freeway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Haakdoornboom Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hartebeespoortdam Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nylstroom Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rooiberg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Warmbaths Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Welgevonden Reserve | — | Small Airport |
| Welgevonden Western Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Zebula Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Bela Bela
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇿🇦 About South Africa
Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Bela Bela?
Bela Bela has a population of 90,210 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 1,850.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bela Bela?
Bela Bela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches.