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Elliotdale, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Elliotdale is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 2,716. Elevation: 2,057 ft (627 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2,716 Population 128/sq mi density
2,057 ft Elevation 627 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Elliotdale

Elliotdale is a town in Amatole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population2,716
Density128/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Population2,716
Population Density128 / sq mi
Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Coordinates-31.9629°, 28.6840°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (822 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Elliotdale

Elliotdale is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 2,716. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet (627 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Elliotdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates-31.9629°N, 28.6840°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 27, 1994.

Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
February 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in

Elliotdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Elliotdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nelson Mandela Museum, Qunu

Clinics in Elliotdale

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elliotdale Community Health Centre

Train Stations in Elliotdale

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bashee
Ndyebo

Airports Near Elliotdale

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
K. D. Matanzima AirportUTTMedium Airport
Brown's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Idutywa AirportSmall Airport
Keimouth AirportSmall Airport
Kobb Inn AirportSmall Airport
Koffee Bay AirportSmall Airport
Mazeppa Bay AirportSmall Airport
The Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Trennery's AirportSmall Airport
Ugie AirportSmall Airport
Wavecrest AirportSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
5070

🇿🇦 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 Elliotdale

What is the population of Elliotdale?

Elliotdale has a population of 2,716 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 128 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Elliotdale?

Elliotdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

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