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East London, South Africa
Eastern Cape · South Africa
East London is a large city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 478,676. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About East London
East London is the part of London, England, east of the ancient City of London and north of the River Thames as it begins to widen. East London developed as London's docklands and the primary industrial centre. The expansion of railways in the 19th century encouraged the eastward expansion of the East End of London and a proliferation of new suburbs. The industrial lands of East London are today an area of regeneration, which are well advanced in places such as Canary Wharf and ongoing elsewhere.
People
Climate
| Population | 478,676 |
| Population Density | 7,912 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.0153°, 27.9116° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Eastern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.7 inches (857 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About East London
East London is a large city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 478,676. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in East London
East London has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (22°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 943 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 60.5 sq mi (156.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -33.0153°N, 27.9116°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
East London has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in East London
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo City TVET College East London Campus | College | — | Visit → |
| John Knox Bokwe Campus | College | — | Visit → |
| Lilitha College of Nursing | College | — | — |
| University of Fort Hare - East London Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Fort Hare, East London Campus | University | — | — |
| Walter Sisulu University - Chiselhurst Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Walter Sisulu University - Potsdam Site | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in East London
124+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Street Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Inyathi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mzokhanyo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kusile Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge Preparatory | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Voorpos | — | — | — | — |
| Arcadia Special School | — | — | — | — |
| A. W. Barnes Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Masakhe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkside Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| John Bisseker High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lujiza Public Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Selborne College | — | — | — | — |
| Buffalo Flats Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pefferville Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Nahoon | — | — | — | — |
| Stirling Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baysville Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Beaconhurst Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stirling High School | — | — | — | — |
| President Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buffalo Metro Inner City High School | — | — | — | — |
| East London Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| George Randell High School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Kuswag | — | — | — | — |
| Willow Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| George Randell Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ebenezer Majombozi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nontuthuzelo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aspiranza Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alphendale Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cranberry Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| New Generations Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makinana Public Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Southernwood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| West Bank High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sinovuyo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nompumelelo Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenpoint Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkland Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Port Rex Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hudson Park High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge High School | — | — | — | — |
| Beaconhurst High School | — | — | — | — |
| Crewe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarendon Primary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Clarendon High School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Hudson Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint John's Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarendon Preparatory School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Selborne Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Qaqamba Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Althorpe College | — | — | — | — |
| Lukhanyo Junior Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Duncan Village Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Khayalethu Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Ooskus | — | — | — | — |
| Hoërskool Ooskus Gimnasium | — | — | — | — |
| College Street Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Inyathi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mzokhanyo High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kusile Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge Preparatory | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Voorpos | — | — | — | — |
| Arcadia Special School | — | — | — | — |
| A. W. Barnes Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Masakhe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkside Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| John Bisseker High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lujiza Public Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aqua Vista Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Selborne College | — | — | — | — |
| Buffalo Flats Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pefferville Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Nahoon | — | — | — | — |
| Stirling Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baysville Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Beaconhurst Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stirling High School | — | — | — | — |
| President Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buffalo Metro Inner City High School | — | — | — | — |
| East London Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| George Randell High School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Kuswag | — | — | — | — |
| Willow Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| George Randell Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ebenezer Majombozi High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nontuthuzelo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aspiranza Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alphendale Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cranberry Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| New Generations Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Uviwe Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Makinana Public Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Southernwood Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Abbotsford Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| West Bank High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sinovuyo Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nompumelelo Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenpoint Senior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Merrifield Preparatory School and College | — | — | — | — |
| Parkland Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Port Rex Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Hudson Park High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge High School | — | — | — | — |
| Beaconhurst High School | — | — | — | — |
| Crewe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarendon Primary School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Clarendon High School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Hudson Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint John's Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarendon Preparatory School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Selborne Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Qaqamba Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Althorpe College | — | — | — | — |
| Lukhanyo Junior Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Duncan Village Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Redwood College Gonubie | — | — | — | — |
| Gcobani Intermiediate Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Unathi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Preparatory & College | — | — | — | — |
| Khayalethu Special School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near East London
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link FM (RSA-EC) | christianity, gospel music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in East London
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Transport Museum | ||||
| East London Museum | ||||
| Gately House Museum | ||||
| Gately House Museum |
Libraries in East London
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braelyn Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mdantsane Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vincent Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in East London
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo City Fresh Produce Market |
Hotels in East London
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in East London
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in East London
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in East London
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in East London
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in East London
2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in East London
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in East London
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in East London
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in East London
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in East London
36 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in East London
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in East London
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in East London
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in East London
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in East London
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo City Stadium | ||
| Buffalo Park |
Airports Near East London
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | Large Airport |
| Bisho Airport | BIY | Medium Airport |
| Brown's Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Haga Haga Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Keimouth Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Komga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kwelega Road Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mazeppa Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mtwentwe Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stutterheim Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Trennery's Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wavecrest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Whats Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wings Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in East London
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Amalinda Post Office | |
| Amalinda Post Office | |
| Beacon Bay Post Office | |
| Cambridge Post Office | |
| Cambridge Post Office | |
| Fastway Couriers | |
| Fastway Couriers | |
| Postnet Beacon Bay | |
| Quiney | |
| Quiney | |
| West Bank Post Office |
Treatment Centers in East London
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Village Community Health Clinic | ||
| Medicross East London | ||
| Pefferville Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in East London
70 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amalinda Methodist Church | |
| Amalinda Methodist Church | |
| Beacon Baptist Church | |
| Beacon Bay Baptist Church | |
| Berea Baptist Church | |
| Berea Baptist Church | |
| Bet Hillel | |
| Buffalo Flats Church of Christ | |
| Buffalo Flats Church of Christ | |
| Buffalo Flats Mosque | |
| Buffalo Flats New Apostolic Church | |
| Buffalo Flats New Apostolic Church | |
| Buffalo Flats Old Apostolic Church | |
| Buffalo Flats Old Apostolic Church | |
| Cambridge Baptist Church | |
| Cambridge Baptist Church | |
| Cambridge Community Church | |
| Cambridge Community Church | |
| Cambridge Methodist Church | |
| Cambridge Methodist Church |
Explore Near East London
Quick Facts
Around East London
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near East London
7 places within 15 km
- • Gonubie Beach
- • Orient Beach
- • Bat's Cave
- • Hood Point
- • Washed out bridge
- • Nahoon Nature Wal Viewsite Picnic table Upper
- • The Lion Park
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About East London
What is the population of East London?
East London has a population of 478,676 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7,912 people per square mile, spread across 60.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in East London?
East London enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.