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Elandsbaai, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Elandsbaai is a small town in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,827. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

1,827 Population 1/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Elandsbaai

Elandsbaai

Elands Bay is a town in South Africa, situated in the Western Cape Province, on the Atlantic Ocean, at 32°18′S 18°19′E. The town is located about 220 kilometres north from Cape Town. It is a world class surfing location and is also noted for its caves, which have a number of rock paintings.

People

Population1,827
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,827
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-32.3140°, 18.3441°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (258 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Elandsbaai

Elandsbaai is a small town in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 1,827. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Elandsbaai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area3,333.5 sq mi (8,633.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.3140°N, 18.3441°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Wettest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in

Elandsbaai has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Elandsbaai

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Elandsbaai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sandveld Museum

Hotels in Elandsbaai

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Planet Xancara

Restaurants in Elandsbaai

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wit Mossel-pot

Train Stations in Elandsbaai

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kreefbaai

Gas Stations in Elandsbaai

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel

Airports Near Elandsbaai

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Langebaanweg AirportSDBMedium Airport
Saldanha/Vredenburg AirportMedium Airport
Vredendal AirportVREMedium Airport
Bushmans Kloof AirportSmall Airport
Citrusdal AirportSmall Airport
Clanwilliam AirportSmall Airport
Clanwilliam Nootgedacht AirstripSmall Airport
Doringbaai AirstripSmall Airport
Holrivier AirportSmall Airport
Lambert's Bay AirfieldSmall Airport
Lebanon Citrus Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Papendorp AirportSmall Airport
Suiderland AirstripSmall Airport
Trawal AirstripSmall Airport
Vanrhynsdorp AirfieldSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Elandsbaai

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South AfricaCultural2024

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
8110
Website
elandsbay.co.za/

🇿🇦 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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Elandsbaai

The Emergence of Modern Human Behaviour: The Pleistocene Occupation Sites of South Africa
Cultural · inscribed 2024
This serial property contributes to the understanding of the origin of behaviourally modern humans, their cognitive abilities and cultures, and the climatic transitions that they survived. It is composed of three dispersed archaeological sites, Diepkloof Rock ...

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 Elandsbaai

What is the population of Elandsbaai?

Elandsbaai has a population of 1,827 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,333.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Elandsbaai?

Elandsbaai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.2 inches.

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