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Flagstaff, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Flagstaff is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 12,280. Elevation: 2,976 ft (907 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

12,280 Population 11,808/sq mi density
2,976 ft Elevation 907 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Flagstaff

Flagstaff is a town in the OR Tambo District Municipality of the Eastern Cape province of South Africa located some 80 km south-east of Kokstad and 45 km north of Lusikisiki. It is the seat of the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality.

People

Population12,280
Density11,808/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Population12,280
Population Density11,808 / sq mi
Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Coordinates-31.0804°, 29.4952°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (882 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Flagstaff

Flagstaff is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 12,280. The city sits at an elevation of 2,976 feet (907 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Flagstaff

Flagstaff has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1241 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.1°C / 70°F 10.6° / 35.5° 180.8
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 11.1° / 34.9° 135.2
Mar 20°C / 68°F 9.9° / 34° 124.1
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 5.6° / 30.1° 160.0
May 14.8°C / 59°F 4.4° / 28° 54.0
Jun 12°C / 54°F 2.5° / 25.4° 33.8
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 0.6° / 26.7° 13.5
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F 1.9° / 29.9° 21.0
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 3.3° / 34.8° 83.4
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 6° / 36.5° 119.7
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 8° / 36.2° 131.8
Dec 20°C / 68°F 9° / 36.1° 184.0
Flagstaff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,976 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density11,808/sq mi
Coordinates-31.0804°N, 29.4952°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 18, 2016.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 139 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 101 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 62 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in

Flagstaff has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Flagstaff

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tumse Senior Primary School
Gcinisizwe Junior Primary School
Magwanya Junior Primary School
Maliwa Junior Secondary School
Ngqwabeni Junior Secondary School
Bisi Junior Secondary School
Mabalengwe Junior Secondary School
Mtwaku Junior Secondary School
Esigubudwini Junior Secondary School
Lujecweni Junior Secondary School
Twazi Junior Secondary School
Emzenge Junior Secondary School
Thabazi Junior Secondary School
St Peters Junior Secondary School
Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School
Emangquzu Junior Secondary School
Mampondo Junior Secondary School
Nelson Sigcau Junior Secondary School
Gabajana Junior Secondary School
Ludiwane Junior Secondary School
Qamangweni Junior Secondary School
Gwebinkumbi Junior Secondary School
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Clinics in Flagstaff

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1361732695

Gas Stations in Flagstaff

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen

Banks in Flagstaff

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Standard Bank

Airports Near Flagstaff

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port St Johns AirportJOHMedium Airport
Bizana AirportSmall Airport
Glendower FarmSmall Airport
H M S Bastard Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Harding AirportSmall Airport
Kokstad AirportSmall Airport
Magwa AirportSmall Airport
Mkambati AirportMBMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
907 m (2,976 ft)
Area
2.7 km² (1.0 mi²)
Postal Code
4810

🇿🇦 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 Flagstaff

What is the population of Flagstaff?

Flagstaff has a population of 12,280 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 11,808 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flagstaff?

Flagstaff 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 55°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

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