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Calcutta, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Calcutta is a mid-size city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 35,864. Elevation: 1,427 ft (435 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Calcutta
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern India and one of the gateways to northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million while its metropolitan region Kolkata Metropolitan Area is the third most populous metropolitan region of India with a metro population of over 15 million. Kolkata is regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,864 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.9832°, 31.2349° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Calcutta
Calcutta is a mid-size city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 35,864. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet (435 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Calcutta
Calcutta has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.1°C), the coldest is Jun (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 996 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.9832°N, 31.2349°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
Calcutta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Calcutta
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAYA FM 95.9 | african, alternative | UNKNOWN | |
| Talk Radio 702 | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Jacaranda | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RISE FM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Laeveld | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Calcutta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khulani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Calcutta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sensation |
Airports Near Calcutta
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Large Airport |
| Barberton Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Malamala Airport | AAM | Medium Airport |
| Skukuza Airport | SZK | Medium Airport |
| Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport | ASS | Small Airport |
| Blackie Swart Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buffelshoek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gowrie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Komatipoort Airport | KOF | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Malelane Airport | LLE | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nelspruit Airport | NLP | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sappi / Ngodwana | - | Small Airport |
| Satara (Singita Lebombo) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Calcutta?
Calcutta has a population of 35,864 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Calcutta?
Calcutta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.