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Dirkiesdorp, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Dirkiesdorp is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 2,913. Elevation: 4,528 ft (1,380 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2,913 Population 1/sq mi density
4,528 ft Elevation 1,380 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Dirkiesdorp

Dirkiesdorp is a village in the Gert Sibande District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

People

Population2,913
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation4,528 ft (1,380 m)
Population2,913
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,528 ft (1,380 m)
Coordinates-27.1745°, 30.4048°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (837 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dirkiesdorp

Dirkiesdorp is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 2,913. The city sits at an elevation of 4,528 feet (1,380 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 33.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Dirkiesdorp 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 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,528 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,528 ft (1,380 m)
Area2,523.8 sq mi (6,536.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1745°N, 30.4048°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 110 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 41 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in

Dirkiesdorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Dirkiesdorp

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Injabulo School
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Airports Near Dirkiesdorp

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo AirportMedium Airport
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Amersfoort AirportSmall Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Holbank AirportSmall Airport
Majuba Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Piet Retief AirportSmall Airport
Utrecht AirportSmall Airport
Volksrust AirportSmall Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport
Wakkerstroom AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2386

🇿🇦 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 Dirkiesdorp

What is the population of Dirkiesdorp?

Dirkiesdorp has a population of 2,913 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,523.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dirkiesdorp?

Dirkiesdorp 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 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

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