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Brakpan, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Brakpan is a large city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 305,692. Elevation: 5,351 ft (1,631 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Brakpan
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa, approximately 38 kilometres east of Johannesburg.
People
Climate
| Population | 305,692 |
| Population Density | 4,331 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.2366°, 28.3694° |
| 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 Brakpan
Brakpan is a large city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 305,692. The city sits at an elevation of 5,351 feet (1,631 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 Brakpan
Brakpan 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 | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Area | 70.6 sq mi (182.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,331/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.2366°N, 28.3694°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in |
Brakpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Brakpan
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoërskool Hugenote Sport Gate | - | - | - | - |
| Phelang School | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Werda | - | - | - | - |
| Springs Technical High School | - | - | - | - |
| PAM Brink Sports Gronde | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Jan Van Riebeeck | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Hugenote | - | - | - | - |
| Eureka High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabuya Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Theo- Twala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Veritas College Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Spring Boys High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr Johan Jurgens Highschool | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Hugenote Main Gate | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Môrewag | - | - | - | - |
| Pinegrove Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Felicitas SEN School | - | - | - | - |
| Murial Brand SEN School | - | - | - | - |
| Morewag Primere Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Kommando | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Brakpan-Oos | - | - | - | - |
| Hoerskool Stoffberg Sports Ground | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Die Arend Sports Grounds | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Die Arend | - | - | - | - |
| Stoffberg Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dalview Laerskool | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Die Arend | - | - | - | - |
| Hoerskool Stoffberg | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brakpan
14 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 | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Urban Fusion Radio | - | MP3 | |
| KM RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Brakpan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Benoni Museum |
Libraries in Brakpan
| 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 | |||||
| Library and English Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Ridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rabie Ridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tembisa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brakpan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat World | |||||
| Rondebult flea market |
Hotels in Brakpan
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Brakpan
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brakpan
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brakpan
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brakpan
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brakpan
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brakpan
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Brakpan
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Brakpan
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Brakpan
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Brakpan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| Germiston Stadium | ||
| Huntersfield Stadium |
Airports Near Brakpan
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 |
| Evander Landing Strip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | - | 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 |
| Panorama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | - | 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 |
| Vanggatfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zilkaats Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brakpan
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Actonville Post Office | |
| Benoni West | |
| Lakeside Mall Benoni North | |
| Riverfield Post Office | |
| SA Post Office | |
| South African Post Office | |
| South African Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Brakpan
18 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive Through | ||
| Dunvegan Medical Centre | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| 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 | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brakpan
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Souls Anglican Church | |
| All Souls Anglican Church | |
| Benoni Baptist Church | |
| Benoni Central Methodist | |
| Brakpan Baptist Church | |
| Brakpan Baptist Church | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Covenant Life Church | |
| Dalpark Family Church | |
| Dalpark Family Church | |
| Dalpark NG Church | |
| Dalpark NG Church | |
| Endeo Farrarmere | |
| Enon Family Church | |
| Gereformerde Kerk | |
| Greek | |
| Greek | |
| Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Basil | |
| House of the Lord | |
| Musjid-e Salaam |
Quick Facts
Around Brakpan
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Brakpan?
Brakpan has a population of 305,692 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4,331 people per square mile, spread across 70.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Brakpan?
Brakpan 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.