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Etwatwa, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Etwatwa is a large city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 151,866. Elevation: 5,207 ft (1,587 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Etwatwa
Etwatwa, also known as Holfontein, is a township that 20 km away from Benoni, 24 kilometres away from springs in Ekurhuleni in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is made up of the following sections: Etwatwa West, Quantum, Barcelona, Mkgoba, Bester Homes, Etwatwa Ext 7, Citicon, Etwatwa East, Etwatwa Ext 9, Etwatwa Ext 10, and Mandela. Etwatwa is also known as the last town, as it is not far from the Gauteng-Mpumalanga border to the east towards Delmas.
People
Climate
| Population | 151,866 |
| Population Density | 210 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,207 ft (1,587 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.1252°, 28.4547° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4 inches (519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Etwatwa
Etwatwa is a large city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 151,866. The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet (1,587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Etwatwa
Etwatwa has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,207 ft (1,587 m) |
| Area | 724.2 sq mi (1,875.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.1252°N, 28.4547°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in |
Etwatwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Etwatwa
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokgoba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kgolagano Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thabong Pre-Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Unity Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ntsikana Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gugulesizwe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Inkatha Ka Zulu Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Davey Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuzimisela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vukucinge Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lesiba Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Usizo Lwethu Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Vezukhono Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dumehlezi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daveyton Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
| Rivoni Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Welgedacht | - | - | - | - |
| Lekamoso Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gekombineerde Skool Noorderlig | - | - | - | - |
| Nqubela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinoto Technical Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hulwazi Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabuya Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moshoeshoe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| WJ Mpengesi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| WJ Mpengesi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mati-To-Tenga Combined School | - | - | - | - |
| George Mbilase Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Phakamani Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thopodi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zamukhanyo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| DR Harry Gwala Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rolihlahla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tshipi-Noto Intermediate | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Etwatwa
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukhozi FM S.A | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Pretoria FM | - | AAC | |
| GrootFM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Veritas | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Pulpit | - | AAC | |
| Express-FM Digital | christian, christian blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jacaranda FM | smooth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot 102.7 FM Club | - | AAC | |
| Mzansi FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 919 | - | AAC | |
| Tuks FM | alternative, rock | AAC | |
| Harties FM | 2000's, 60's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps | |
| KM RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Etwatwa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Smuts House Museum |
Libraries in Etwatwa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boksburg Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and English Block | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tembisa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Etwatwa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat World | |||||
| Rondebult flea market |
Restaurants in Etwatwa
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Etwatwa
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Etwatwa
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Etwatwa
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Etwatwa
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Etwatwa
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Etwatwa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium |
Airports Near Etwatwa
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | Large Airport |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | Large Airport |
| Grand Central Airport | GCJ | Medium Airport |
| Rand Airport | QRA | Medium Airport |
| Secunda Airport | ZEC | Medium Airport |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | WKF | Medium Airport |
| Wonderboom Airport | PRY | Medium Airport |
| Aero 57 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aero Den Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aeropark Zyn Kraal | - | Small Airport |
| Aviators Paradise Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blesbokfontain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brakpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dasville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delmas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Devon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnottar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Evander Landing Strip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | - | Small Airport |
| Freeway Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grasslands Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haakdoornboom Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heidelburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kriel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leeukop Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | - | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Estate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| New Largo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Springs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunset Shores Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| The Coves Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vanggatfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Witbank Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zilkaats Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Etwatwa
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Life St Mary's Women's Clinic | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Etwatwa
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembly of God | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Nazarene | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| Oasis of Life Family Church | |
| Saint John the Evangelist |
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Quick Facts
Around Etwatwa
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Etwatwa
1 places within 15 km
- • The Bapsfontein Hotel
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What is the population of Etwatwa?
Etwatwa has a population of 151,866 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 724.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Etwatwa?
Etwatwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.