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Cradock, South Africa
Eastern Cape · South Africa
Cradock is a mid-size city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 43,936. Elevation: 2,940 ft (896 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cradock
Nxuba, also known as Cradock, is a town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, in the upper valley of the Great Fish River, 250 kilometres (160Â mi) by road north of Gqeberha. The town is the administrative seat of the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality in the Chris Hani District of the Eastern Cape.
People
Climate
| Population | 43,936 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,940 ft (896 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.1642°, 25.6192° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Eastern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.2 inches (412 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cradock
Cradock is a mid-size city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 43,936. The city sits at an elevation of 2,940 feet (896 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Cradock
Cradock has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 324 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,940 ft (896 m) |
| Area | 6,061.5 sq mi (15,699.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -32.1642°N, 25.6192°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in |
Cradock has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in Cradock
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradock High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cradock Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cradock Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Michausdal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J. A. Calata Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carinus Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| J A Ncaca Public Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Marlow Agricultural High School | - | - | - | - |
| SOFUNDA | - | - | - | - |
| A. B. Zambodla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Michausdal Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Cradock
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nxuba Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Cradock
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cradock
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cradock
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cradock
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cradock
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cradock
8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cradock
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Cradock
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cradock
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cradock
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cookhouse Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cradock Airport | CDO | Small Airport |
| Middelburg 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Somerset East Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cradock
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| New Apostlic Church | |
| NG Kerk | |
| NG Kerk - Cradock East | |
| St Peter's Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cradock?
Cradock has a population of 43,936 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 6,061.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cradock?
Cradock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.2 inches.