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Edenburg, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Edenburg is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 7,739. Elevation: 4,495 ft (1,370 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,739 Population 1/sq mi density
4,495 ft Elevation 1,370 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Edenburg

Edenburg

Edenburg is a town situated about 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa. As of 2001, it had a population of 14,566.

People

Population7,739
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Population7,739
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Coordinates-29.7366°, 25.9364°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (456 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Edenburg

Edenburg is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 7,739. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet (1,370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Edenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Area6,504.9 sq mi (16,847.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-29.7366°N, 25.9364°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 15, 2017.

Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 137 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 28 km
Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 74 km
Jun 10, 1993 11 km WNW of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Wettest
March 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in

Edenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Edenburg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Saranghae - MP3 128 kbps

Train Stations in Edenburg

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edenburg
Rietwater
Wurasoord

Gas Stations in Edenburg

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #6830015216

Airports Near Edenburg

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bram Fischer International AirportBFNLarge Airport
Edenburg Airport-Small Airport
Jagersfontain Airport-Small Airport
Philippolis Airport-Small Airport
Valencia Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Edenburg

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - Edenburg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,370 m (4,495 ft)
Founded
1862
Postal Code
9908

🇿🇦 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 Edenburg

What is the population of Edenburg?

Edenburg has a population of 7,739 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 6,504.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Edenburg?

Edenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

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