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Boksburg, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Boksburg is a large city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 445,168. Elevation: 5,328 ft (1,624 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Boksburg
Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. Boksburg was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok. The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to all the other major mining towns on the Witwatersrand and the Angelo Hotel (1887) was used as a staging post.
People
Climate
| Population | 445,168 |
| Population Density | 7,102 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,328 ft (1,624 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.2120°, 28.2596° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4 inches (519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Boksburg
Boksburg is a large city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 445,168. The city sits at an elevation of 5,328 feet (1,624 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Boksburg
Boksburg has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,328 ft (1,624 m) |
| Area | 62.7 sq mi (162.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.2120°N, 28.2596°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in |
Boksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Boksburg
45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laerskool Elsburg | — | — | — | — |
| Magalelagase Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| East Rand Christian Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Kingdom Hall | — | — | — | — |
| Rhodesfield High School | — | — | — | — |
| Germiston South Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Germiston South Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oosterlig High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunward Park High School | — | — | — | — |
| Colin Mann Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Afrikaanse Hoërskool Germiston | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Delville | — | — | — | — |
| Nova Pioneer Boksburg Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Hoërskool Elsburg | — | — | — | — |
| Sunnyridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Oosterkruin | — | — | — | — |
| Hoërskool Goudrif | — | — | — | — |
| Sizwe Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Angel Wings Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Klopperpark Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| SAFA Transnet Football School of Excellence | — | — | — | — |
| School Of Achievement | — | — | — | — |
| Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Westwood | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Concordia | — | — | — | — |
| EG Jansen | — | — | — | — |
| Martin Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dawn Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Oosterlig High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sunward Park High School | — | — | — | — |
| Boksburg High School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Goudrand | — | — | — | — |
| Angel Wings Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Foot Prints Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| ParkRand Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Exe Q Kidz | — | — | — | — |
| Parkdene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkdene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkdene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkdene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Woodlands International College | — | — | — | — |
| St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Boksburg | — | — | — | — |
| Hoerskool Voortrekker High | — | — | — | — |
| Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation | — | — | — | — |
| Reiger Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Boksburg
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukhozi FM S.A | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Jozi FM (HiFi aac) | — | AAC | |
| Pretoria FM | — | AAC | |
| GrootFM | — | AAC | |
| Radio Veritas | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Pulpit | — | AAC | |
| Express-FM Digital | christian, christian blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jacaranda FM | smooth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot 102.7 FM Club | — | AAC | |
| Mzansi FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 919 | — | AAC | |
| Tuks FM | alternative, rock | AAC | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Urban Fusion Radio | — | MP3 | |
| KM RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Boksburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Crush Museum | ||||
| Fietas Museum | ||||
| James Hall Museum of Transport | ||||
| Johannesburg Art Gallery | ||||
| Johannesburg Planetarium | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Museum Africa | ||||
| Museum Of African Design | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| Number Four Prison | ||||
| Old Fort Prison | ||||
| Origins Centre | ||||
| Satyagraha House | ||||
| Sci-Bono Centre | ||||
| Train Museum | ||||
| Wits Art Museum | ||||
| Women's Jail | ||||
| Workers Museum |
Libraries in Boksburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boksburg Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Holmes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johannesburg City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and English Block | 0.0 | |||||
| LT GEN AML MASONDO, DMG, MMM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Ridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rabie Ridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosebank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tembisa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wartenweilier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Cullen library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Boksburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryanston Organic Market | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Joburg Market | |||||
| Joubert St, Street MArket | |||||
| Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Meat World | |||||
| Mutliflora Flower Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Panorama Flea Market | |||||
| Rondebult flea market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market |
Hotels in Boksburg
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Boksburg
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Boksburg
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Boksburg
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Boksburg
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Boksburg
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Boksburg
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Boksburg
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Boksburg
48 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Boksburg
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Boksburg
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Boksburg
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Boksburg
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Boksburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| DP World Wanderers Stadium | ||
| Germiston Stadium | ||
| Huntersfield Stadium |
Airports Near Boksburg
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | Large Airport |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | Large Airport |
| Grand Central Airport | GCJ | Medium Airport |
| Rand Airport | QRA | Medium Airport |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | WKF | Medium Airport |
| Wonderboom Airport | PRY | Medium Airport |
| Aero 57 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aero Den Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aeropark Zyn Kraal | — | Small Airport |
| Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aviators Paradise Field | — | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Mountain Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brakpan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dasville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Delmas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Devon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dunnottar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | — | Small Airport |
| Freeway Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grasslands Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haakdoornboom Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Heidelburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leeukop Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lekoa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Estate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| New Largo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Orient Glider Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Springs Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Star Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunset Shores Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| The Coves Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vaal Dam Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Boksburg
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Actonville Post Office | |
| Benoni West | |
| Elspark Post Office | |
| Isando Post Office | |
| Lakeside Mall Benoni North | |
| SA Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Boksburg
35 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue Community Health Clinic | ||
| 8th Avenue Clinic | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Alexandra Community Health Clinic | ||
| Bellair Medical And Dental Center | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive Through | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive-Through | ||
| Dunvegan Medical Centre | ||
| Gold Reef City Theme Park - Clinic | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Stie | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Stie | ||
| Life St Mary's Women's Clinic | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Men's Health Clinics | ||
| Myclinic | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| SILHOUETTE AESTHETIC CLINIC | ||
| Surgery | ||
| The Sentinel Clinic | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Boksburg
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Afrikaanse Baptistekerk | |
| All Souls Anglican Church | |
| All Souls Anglican Church | |
| Benoni Baptist Church | |
| Benoni Central Methodist | |
| Benoni Life Church | |
| Brakpan Baptist Church | |
| Christian Family Church | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Covenant Life Church | |
| Dalpark Family Church | |
| Dalpark NG Church | |
| Endeo Farrarmere | |
| Enon Family Church | |
| Enon Family Church | |
| Fountain of Life | |
| Gereformerde Kerk | |
| Greek | |
| House of the Lord | |
| Jummah Musjid |
Explore Near Boksburg
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Around Boksburg
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Boksburg
2 places within 15 km
- • Air 360 skate park
- • Aircraft Viewing Deck
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What is the population of Boksburg?
Boksburg has a population of 445,168 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7,102 people per square mile, spread across 62.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Boksburg?
Boksburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.