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Burgersdorp, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Burgersdorp is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 19,159. Elevation: 4,610 ft (1,405 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

19,159 Population 5/sq mi density
4,610 ft Elevation 1,405 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Burgersdorp

Burgersdorp

Burgersdorp is a medium-sized town in Walter Sisulu Local Municipality in the Joe Gqabi District Municipality of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population19,159
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Population19,159
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Coordinates-30.9977°, 26.3286°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burgersdorp

Burgersdorp is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 19,159. The city sits at an elevation of 4,610 feet (1,405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Burgersdorp

Burgersdorp has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.3°C), the coldest is Jul (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 464 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.3°C / 72°F 8° / 35° 86.5
Feb 21°C / 70°F 7.7° / 33.5° 58.5
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 6.2° / 32° 57.9
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 1.9° / 27.5° 49.0
May 10.9°C / 52°F -1.5° / 24° 20.4
Jun 6.9°C / 44°F -3.5° / 20.1° 13.7
Jul 6°C / 43°F -4.5° / 20.3° 6.6
Aug 8.5°C / 47°F -4.5° / 24.2° 5.6
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F -1.1° / 30° 23.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 1° / 34° 26.8
Nov 19.3°C / 67°F 4.9° / 34.9° 46.7
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 6.7° / 35.6° 69.8
Burgersdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,610 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Area3,732.4 sq mi (9,667.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-30.9977°N, 26.3286°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 17, 1993.

Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Wettest
March 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
July 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in

Burgersdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Burgersdorp

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maruping Public School
Burgersdorp Junior Secondary School
Mzimkhulu Junior Secondary School
Ethembeni Secondary School
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Monuments in Burgersdorp

8 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgermonument
Constantine Alexander Schweizer b. 15 Nov 1859 d. 8 Apr 1940
Eerste Taalmonument
Five infant children of Constantine and Elizabeth Schweizer 1870
John B Knobel b. 18 Nov 1841 d. 26 Aug 1886
Louise femme de Henri Schweizer d. 6 Oct 1893
Maria Gertrude Kannemeyer d. 31 Oct 1904
Rietta Schweizer b. 17 May 1897 d. 11 Dec 1901

Train Stations in Burgersdorp

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgersdorp
Dreunberg

Gas Stations in Burgersdorp

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
ZA #13695496607
ZA #990483862

Banks in Burgersdorp

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Airports Near Burgersdorp

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aliwal North AirportSmall Airport
Braklaagte East AirportSmall Airport
Brosterlea Farm AirportSmall Airport
Burghersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Corbetts Hope AirportSmall Airport
Dordrecht AirportSmall Airport
Molteno AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burgersdorp

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church 1861

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,405 m (4,610 ft)
Founded
1846
Postal Code
2740

🇿🇦 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 Burgersdorp

What is the population of Burgersdorp?

Burgersdorp has a population of 19,159 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,732.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burgersdorp?

Burgersdorp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

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