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Emgwenya, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Emgwenya is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 7,410. Elevation: 4,757 ft (1,450 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

7,410 Population 3/sq mi density
4,757 ft Elevation 1,450 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Emgwenya

Waterval Boven is a small town situated on the edge of the Escarpment on the banks of the Elands River above the 75m Elands Falls on the railway line from Pretoria to Maputo in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Hence the name, which is Dutch for "above the waterfall".

People

Population7,410
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Population7,410
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Coordinates-25.6368°, 30.3240°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (841 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Emgwenya

Emgwenya is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 7,410. The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet (1,450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Emgwenya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,757 ft (1,450 m)
Area2,340.4 sq mi (6,061.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-25.6368°N, 30.3240°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2022.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 26 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 92 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 94 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 118 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 117 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in

Emgwenya has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Emgwenya

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Laerskool Oosterlijn
Ebhudlweni Primary School
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Museums in Emgwenya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergendal Anglo-Boer war memorial

Hotels in Emgwenya

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aloe Inn
Black Eagle Lodge
Malaga

Restaurants in Emgwenya

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tickled Trout

Train Stations in Emgwenya

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goedgeluk
Horseshoe
Ondervalle
Waterval Boven
Waterval-Onder

Gas Stations in Emgwenya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sasol

Airports Near Emgwenya

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barberton AirportMedium Airport
Arnot Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Belfast AerodromeSmall Airport
Blackie Swart AirportSmall Airport
Carolina AirportSmall Airport
Forel AirportSmall Airport
Kudu Private Nature ReserveSmall Airport
Lydenburg AirportSmall Airport
Mooivlei AirportSmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
New Scotland AirportSmall Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina AirportSmall Airport
Sappi / NgodwanaSmall Airport
Walkersons FieldSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Emgwenya

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk Waterval Boven

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
38.9 km² (15.0 mi²)
Founded
1894
Postal Code
1195

🇿🇦 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 Emgwenya

What is the population of Emgwenya?

Emgwenya has a population of 7,410 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,340.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Emgwenya?

Emgwenya 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 50°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

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