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Botha’s Hill, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Botha’s Hill is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 2,623. Elevation: 2,057 ft (627 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

2,623 Population 2/sq mi density
2,057 ft Elevation 627 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Botha’s Hill

Botha’s Hill

Botha's Hill is a small town outside Hillcrest in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It remains a peaceful beautiful hill where regular country style food and craft markets are held. It is the gateway to the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Kearsney College moved to Botha's Hill in 1939. Alan Paton, the author of Cry, the Beloved Country and Too Late the Phalarope lived here until his death on 12 April 1988.

People

Population2,623
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Population2,623
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Coordinates-29.7181°, 30.7333°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Botha’s Hill

Botha’s Hill is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 2,623. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet (627 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Botha’s Hill

Botha’s Hill has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 973 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.3° 131.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.9° 109.2
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.4° / 28.2° 94.4
Apr 22°C / 72°F 17.6° / 26.5° 77.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 25.2° 34.4
Jun 17.7°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.1° 32.7
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.4° 44.4
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.5° 30.0
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 15.2° / 24° 69.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 16.9° / 24.5° 105.0
Nov 22°C / 72°F 18.4° / 25.7° 120.5
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 20° / 27° 124.0
Botha’s Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 31.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Area1,295.0 sq mi (3,353.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7181°N, 30.7333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 103 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 108 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 47 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 19 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
April 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in

Botha’s Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Botha’s Hill

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Curro Hillcrest High School
Kearsney College
Hillcrest High School
Curro Hillcrest High School
Gwadu-Zenex Primary School
Bhengu IHCA Phishane Primary School
Phoshane Primary School
Hillcrest Preparatory School
Winston Park Primary School
Amaqadi Primary School
Abambo Primary School
Bothas Hill Senior Primary School
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Radio Stations near Botha’s Hill

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Gagasi FM UNKNOWN
East Coast Radio MP3 128 kbps
East Coast Gold decades MP3 128 kbps
Al-Ansaar Radio community, islam MP3 320 kbps
Ballito 88 FM - Radio Life & Style 80s, 90s UNKNOWN
Cassette Radio MP3 128 kbps
Megazone South MP3 128 kbps
Radio Namaste MP3 128 kbps
Kakarela FM news talk music MP3
Underground Radio underground MP3 128 kbps
uMgungundlovu FM 107.6 community, education UNKNOWN

Museums in Botha’s Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Station Master's House
Umkhumbane Museum
Umkhumbane Museum

Libraries in Botha’s Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B Block (Library)0.0
Ted Maddams Media Centre0.0
Waterfall Library0.0
Westville North Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Botha’s Hill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market

Restaurants in Botha’s Hill

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Butcher Boys
Butlers
Eldorado Spur
Mama Luciano's
Mamarazi
Mozambik
Nando's
Ocean Basket
Olive & Oil
Oscars
Panama Coffee and Eatery
Papa Giovani's
San Giuseppe
Stretta Cafe
The Black Rabbit
The Indian Garden
The Kitchen at Cotswold
The Potter Shed Bistro
Tong Lok
Waxy O'Connor's
Wimpy

Cafes in Botha’s Hill

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Mayfair
Shot Bru Coffee Trailer
The Pot & Kettle
The Pot & Kettle
Wild Bean Cafe
Woolworths

Clinics in Botha’s Hill

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hillcrest Medical Centre
Molweni
Waterfall Clinic
ZA #209592404

Veterinaries in Botha’s Hill

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Watercrest Veterinary Clinic
Watercrest Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Botha’s Hill

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Botha's Hill
Hillcrest

Gas Stations in Botha’s Hill

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Astron Energy
BP
BP
Caltex
Caltex
Engen
Engen
Shell
Shell
TotalEnergies

Banks in Botha’s Hill

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Shopping Malls in Botha’s Hill

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hillcrest Colony
Hillcrest Corner
Link Hills Shopping Centre
Watercrest Mall

Gyms in Botha’s Hill

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #519923718

Golf Courses in Botha’s Hill

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Augasta Ridge Golf Course
Augusta Ridge Golf Course
Augusta Ridge Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Botha’s Hill

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Botha’s Hill

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) AirportSmall Airport
Baynesfield Estate AirportSmall Airport
Clan AirportSmall Airport
Greytown AirportSmall Airport
Howick AirportSmall Airport
Isithebe AirportSmall Airport
New Hanover AirportSmall Airport
Scottburg AirportSmall Airport
Scottburgh AirfieldSmall Airport
Siteka AirportSmall Airport
Treverton College AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Botha’s Hill

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hillcrest Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Botha’s Hill

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
City Hill Church Watercrest
CityHill Church
Cityhill Church
CityHill Church Watercrest
Hillside Church
Kearsney Chapel
The Walk Christian Fellowship
The Walk Christian Fellowship
The Walk Christian Fellowship

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
1759

🇿🇦 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 Botha’s Hill

What is the population of Botha’s Hill?

Botha’s Hill has a population of 2,623 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,295.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Botha’s Hill?

Botha’s Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.

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