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Carolina, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Carolina is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 20,184. Elevation: 5,571 ft (1,698 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,184 Population 7/sq mi density
5,571 ft Elevation 1,698 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Carolina

Carolina

Carolina is an urban-rural area situated at the intersection of the R33, R36 and R38 routes in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The town lies in the grass and wetlands region of Mpumalanga at 1700 meters above sea level. It is a mixed farming and small-scale coal- and precious-stone-mining community.

People

Population20,184
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Population20,184
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Coordinates-26.0693°, 30.1149°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (755 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Carolina

Carolina is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 20,184. The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet (1,698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Carolina

Carolina has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Dec (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.5°C / 67°F 8.7° / 30.7° 131.5
Feb 19.1°C / 66°F 9.1° / 29.5° 158.6
Mar 18.1°C / 65°F 9.1° / 29.1° 73.6
Apr 15°C / 59°F 4.7° / 26.7° 65.4
May 12.3°C / 54°F 1° / 24.3° 24.5
Jun 8.7°C / 48°F -2.2° / 22.2° 11.5
Jul 8.6°C / 48°F -3.7° / 22.8° 10.0
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F -1.4° / 26.9° 4.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 2.4° / 30.9° 26.1
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 3.8° / 33.6° 55.4
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 8.3° / 33° 85.3
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 8.5° / 32.9° 150.9
Carolina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Area2,933.9 sq mi (7,598.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-26.0693°N, 30.1149°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 129 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 116 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 67 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 81 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 138 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 67 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 141 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 84 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 84 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 146 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Carolina has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Carolina

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zinikeleni Secondary School - - - -
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Restaurants in Carolina

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coaler's Restaurant and Pub

Train Stations in Carolina

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carolina

Gas Stations in Carolina

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Engen
Puma
TotalEnergies
ZA #5470923476

Banks in Carolina

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FNB
FNB
Standard Bank

Airports Near Carolina

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo Airport-Medium Airport
Amsterdam Airport-Small Airport
Arnot Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Belfast Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bethal Airport-Small Airport
Carolina Airport-Small Airport
Forel Airport-Small Airport
Holbank Airport-Small Airport
Komati Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Middelburg Airport-Small Airport
Mooivlei Airport-Small Airport
New Scotland Airport-Small Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina Airport-Small Airport
Sappi / Ngodwana-Small Airport
Walkersons Field-Small Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,700 m (5,578 ft)
Founded
1883
Postal Code
1185

🇿🇦 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 Carolina

What is the population of Carolina?

Carolina has a population of 20,184 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,933.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Carolina?

Carolina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches.

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