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Bolla-Tau, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Bolla-Tau is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 12,703. Elevation: 1,975 ft (602 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

12,703 Population 3/sq mi density
1,975 ft Elevation 602 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Bolla-Tau

Buffelshoek is a community in Bushbuckridge Local municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The legal name was changed to Bolla-Tau in 2008.

People

Population12,703
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Population12,703
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Coordinates-24.6328°, 31.1311°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bolla-Tau

Bolla-Tau is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 12,703. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet (602 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Bolla-Tau

Bolla-Tau has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.9°C), the coldest is Jun (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 15.6° / 37° 146.3
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 16.2° / 35.2° 179.2
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 15.4° / 36.1° 81.7
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 12.9° / 34.6° 62.0
May 19.6°C / 67°F 10.9° / 31.8° 23.0
Jun 17°C / 63°F 7.9° / 30.5° 11.1
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 6.4° / 31° 7.6
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 9.6° / 35.8° 6.0
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 9.6° / 38.1° 22.8
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 11.5° / 40.1° 45.3
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 14.4° / 40.6° 78.7
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 15° / 40.3° 139.8
Bolla-Tau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Area4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-24.6328°N, 31.1311°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 125 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 91 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 66 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 117 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Bolla-Tau has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Bolla-Tau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Khulani Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bolla-Tau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sweet Sensation

Airports Near Bolla-Tau

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base HoedspruitHDSMedium Airport
Hendrik Van Eck AirportPHWMedium Airport
Malamala AirportAAMMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Arathusa Safari Lodge AirportASSSmall Airport
Askari AirstripSmall Airport
Blyde Canyon AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Buffelshoek AirportSmall Airport
Garonga AirstripSmall Airport
Gowrie AirportSmall Airport
Gravelotte AirportSmall Airport
Gravelotte Mine AirstripSmall Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Hippo Pools AirportSmall Airport
Hoedspruit Civil AirfieldSmall Airport
IngwelalaSmall Airport
Inyati AirportINYSmall Airport
Jackalberry AirstripSmall Airport
Khoka Moya AirportKHOSmall Airport
Kudu Private Nature ReserveSmall Airport
Londolozi AirportLDZSmall Airport
Londolozi AirstripSmall Airport
Lydenburg AirportSmall Airport
Mica Village AirstripSmall Airport
Motswari AirportMWRSmall Airport
Ndlopfu AirfieldSmall Airport
Nederland AirportSmall Airport
Ngala AirportNGLSmall Airport
Othawa AirportSmall Airport
Pilgrims Rest AirportSmall Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Sandringham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Satara (Singita Lebombo) AirportSmall Airport
Selati AirstripSmall Airport
Singita Safari Lodge AirportSSXSmall Airport
Tanda Tula AirportTDTSmall Airport
Thorny Bush Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Ulusaba AirportULXSmall Airport
Umbabat Aero Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport
Wild Rivers AirfieldSmall Airport
Zandspruit AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
1360

🇿🇦 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 Bolla-Tau

What is the population of Bolla-Tau?

Bolla-Tau has a population of 12,703 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bolla-Tau?

Bolla-Tau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.

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