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Bontrug, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Bontrug is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 10,057. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,057 Population 3/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Bontrug

Kirkwood, officially Nqweba is a town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is situated on the banks of the Sundays River in the eponymously named Sundays River Valley, which forms part of the Sundays River Valley Municipality in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality of the Eastern Cape.

People

Population10,057
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population10,057
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates-33.3979°, 25.4828°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation14.6 inches (370 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bontrug

Bontrug is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 10,057. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Bontrug

Bontrug has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 502 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 12.9° / 43.5° 55.2
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 12.4° / 40.1° 42.9
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 12° / 42.2° 59.2
Apr 18.9°C / 66°F 8.6° / 36.8° 42.5
May 16.8°C / 62°F 6.2° / 33.3° 44.6
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 5° / 28.3° 29.8
Jul 13.2°C / 56°F 2.6° / 29.2° 18.5
Aug 14.2°C / 58°F 3.1° / 33.3° 17.3
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 5.1° / 37.5° 36.0
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 7.3° / 40.2° 66.5
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 9.5° / 39.7° 38.4
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 11.2° / 41.5° 51.3
Bontrug enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area2,883.3 sq mi (7,467.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3979°N, 25.4828°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in

Bontrug has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.8").

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Train Stations in Bontrug

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Bontrug

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chief Dawid Stuurman International AirportPLZLarge Airport
Beulah Airport-Small Airport
Cookhouse Airport-Small Airport
Darlington Dam Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Henrys Flats Airport-Small Airport
Humansdorp Airport-Small Airport
Paradise Beach Airport-Small Airport
Progress Airport-Small Airport
Seaview Airport-Small Airport
SHAMWARI-Small Airport
Somerset East Airport-Small Airport
Uitenhage Airport-Small Airport
Vlakteplaas Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
113 m (371 ft)
Postal Code
6120

🇿🇦 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 Bontrug

What is the population of Bontrug?

Bontrug has a population of 10,057 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,883.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bontrug?

Bontrug enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches.

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