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Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Ga-Rankuwa is a mid-size city in North West, South Africa with a population of 90,945. Elevation: 4,088 ft (1,246 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

90,945 Population 4,513/sq mi density
4,088 ft Elevation 1,246 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Ga-Rankuwa

Ga-Rankuwa is a large settlement located about 37 km north-west of Pretoria. Provincially it is in Gauteng province, but it used to fall in Bophuthatswana during the apartheid years, and under the North West province until the early 2000s.

People

Population90,945
Density4,513/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Population90,945
Population Density4,513 / sq mi
Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Coordinates-25.6169°, 27.9947°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ga-Rankuwa

Ga-Rankuwa is a mid-size city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 90,945. The city sits at an elevation of 4,088 feet (1,246 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Ga-Rankuwa

Ga-Rankuwa has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 662 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.9° 118.5
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.1° 109.5
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.6° 81.4
Apr 19°C / 66°F 13° / 25.1° 32.5
May 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.1° 15.4
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 5.1° / 20.7° 5.8
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 4.8° / 20.7° 0.6
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 8.1° / 23.7° 4.2
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 12° / 27.2° 17.1
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 14.8° / 28.6° 63.9
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 16.4° / 28.6° 98.0
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 17.3° / 28.9° 115.2
Ga-Rankuwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,088 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,088 ft (1,246 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.2 km²)
Population Density4,513/sq mi
Coordinates-25.6169°N, 27.9947°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

578 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 103 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 99 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 118 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 94 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 81 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 76 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 106 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 98 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 87 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 107 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 101 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 102 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 91 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 94 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 136 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 135 km
Mar 21, 2002 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 117 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 107 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 115 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in

Ga-Rankuwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in June to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Ga-Rankuwa

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maropeng Primary School
Tlotlo Mpho Primary School
Ikageng Primary School
Thuto Thebe Primary School (Teacher's Centre)
Itireleng School for the Blind
Modiselle Primary School
Tebogwana Secondary School
Bethesda Special School
Itsoseng Primary School
Lebogang Primary School
Laerskool Kameeldrift
Lowe Primary School
Mapenane School
L G Holele High School
Lesolang Primary School
Tsela Tshweu Primary School
Lekgalong Primary School
Morekolodi Primary School
Tsogo Secondary School
Kameeldrift-West Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ga-Rankuwa

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bosveld Stereo pop, rock AAC 96 kbps
Pretoria FM AAC
GrootFM AAC
Radio Pulpit AAC
Tuks FM alternative, rock AAC
Harties FM 2000's, 60's MP3 320 kbps
Urban Fusion Radio MP3
KM RADIO MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ga-Rankuwa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
//Hapo Museum
//Hapo Museum
Air Force Museum
Air Force Museum
Bantu Commissioner’s Office Building
Bantu Commissioner’s Office Building
Claude Malan
Claude Malan
De Volkstem Building
De Volkstem Building
Ditsong Museums of South Africa
Fort Klapperkop Museum
Fort Klapperkop Museum
Fort Schanskop
Fort Schanskop
Heritage Centre
Kruger House
Kruger House
Lesedi Cultural Village
Liesl Meintjies
Liesl Meintjies
Living laager
Melrose House Museum
Melrose House Museum
National Cultural History Museum
National Cultural History Museum
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History
old arts
old arts
Pretoria Art Museum
Pretoria Art Museum
Pro Patria Military Museum
Rovos Rail Museum
Rovos Rail Museum
Transvaal Voortrekker Museum
Transvaal Voortrekker Museum
Visitors centre
Voortrekker Monument Museum
Voortrekker Monument Museum
Women's Living Heritage Museum
Women's Living Heritage Museum

Libraries in Ga-Rankuwa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Akasia Community Library0.0
Bodibeng Library0.0
Bodibeng Library0.0
Brooklyn Library0.0
Brooklyn Library0.0
Eldoraigne Community Library0.0
Ga-Rankuwa Library0.0
Laudium Community Library0.0
Lyttleton0.0
Lyttleton0.0
Lyttleton0.0
Mabopane Library0.0
Mayville Community Library0.0
Mayville Community Library0.0
National Library of South Africa0.0
National Library of South Africa0.0
National Library of South Africa0.0
New Atteridgeville Library0.0
Oukasie Library0.0
Pierre van Ryneveld Library0.0
Pierre van Ryneveld Library0.0
Samuel Pouw Library0.0
Samuel Pouw Library0.0
Tshwane library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ga-Rankuwa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tshwane Market
Welwitschia Country Market

Hotels in Ga-Rankuwa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dream Motel

Cafes in Ga-Rankuwa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wildbeeshoel Cafe

Clinics in Ga-Rankuwa

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GK Family Health Care Clinics
Mosate Medical Center
Phedisong Clinic 1
ZA #710823409

Train Stations in Ga-Rankuwa

8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akasiaboom
De Wildt
Ga-Rankuwa
Lynross
Medunsa
Onderstepoort
Rosslyn
Wildebeesthoek

Gas Stations in Ga-Rankuwa

21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Caltex
Caltex
Engen
Engen
Neo Motors
Sasol
Shell
Shell
Shell
Total
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
ZA #140293196
ZA #2589001318
ZA #821523090
Zenex

Banks in Ga-Rankuwa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA

Shopping Malls in Ga-Rankuwa

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ga-Rankuwa City Shopping Center
The Orchards
Zone 1 Shopping Center

Breweries in Ga-Rankuwa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
United National Breweries
United National Breweries

Stadiums & Teams in Ga-Rankuwa

TeamLeagueDivision
Hoof Paviljoen
Koshuis Paviljoen
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Pilditch Cycling Track
Pilditch Stadium

Airports Near Ga-Rankuwa

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Rustenburg AirportMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Wonderboom AirportPRYMedium Airport
Aero 57 AirportSmall Airport
Aero Den AirportSmall Airport
Aeropark Zyn KraalSmall Airport
Aviators Paradise FieldSmall Airport
Bapsfontein AirportSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Beestekraal AirportSmall Airport
Blue Mountain Valley AirportSmall Airport
Bonwa Phala AirportSmall Airport
Brakpan AirportSmall Airport
Brits AirportSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Delmas AirportSmall Airport
Dunnottar AirfieldSmall Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate AirportSmall Airport
Fly Inn EstateSmall Airport
Freeway AirportSmall Airport
Grasslands AirfieldSmall Airport
Haakdoornboom AirportSmall Airport
Kitty Hawk AirportSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Mawala AirstripSmall Airport
Microland Flight ParkSmall Airport
Mountain View Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Orient Glider AirportSmall Airport
Panorama AirfieldSmall Airport
Petit AirportSmall Airport
Rhino Park AirfieldSmall Airport
Silver Creek Gorge Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Springs AirfieldSmall Airport
Sun Valley AirfieldSmall Airport
Tedderfield Air ParkSmall Airport
The Coves AirstripSmall Airport
Warmbaths AirportSmall Airport
Zilkaats AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ga-Rankuwa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boordfontein

Treatment Centers in Ga-Rankuwa

47 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AVIA Occupational Health Care Services
Burelli K Physiotherapist
Burnetta Medical Centre
City View Birthing Retreat
Clementina Medical practice
Cure Day Hospitals Medkin
Dental care
Dr Luis Maracha
Dr P Meyer
FF Ribeiro Clinic
Fishawellness Hospital
Folang Clinic
Frail Care Pretoria-Brooklyn Care
Green Cross Clinic
Groenkloof Healthcare Sub-Acute (Stepdown)
Hatfield clinic
Hatmed Medical Centre
Health and Wellness Clinic for Women
Health Zone Pharmacy & Clinic
Hillcare Womans Clinic
Intermed Medical Practice
Kealeboga Pharmacy
Lancet Laboratories - Mediclinic Muelmed
Marie Stopes Pretoria
Med Step Clinic
Medi Centre
medicross
PEERMED HEALTH CENTRE
Placecol
Pretoria North Eye Institute
Pretoria north medical centre
PTA North clinic
Rati Physiotherapy
Rider Medical And Women Clinic
SCHARBORT M S C Physiotherapy
Skinner Street Clinic
Somalogic Laser Clinic
South African National Blood Service
Spec-Savers Groenkloof
Spec-Savers Hatfield
Sunnyside Arbotion clinic
Travel Clinic
Tshwane Rehabilitation Hospital
Unimed-Medical Doctor and Dentist
Wellness at Hatfield
West street medical centre
Women's Choice Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ga-Rankuwa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ga-Rankuwa Uniting Presbyterian Church
Grace Bible Church Ga-Rainkuwa
Methodist Church Zone 1 Ga-Rankuwa
Rabboni Centre Ministry
Xilombe Evengelical Prebyterian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,246 m (4,088 ft)
Area
52.2 km² (20.1 mi²)
Postal Code
0208

Around Ga-Rankuwa

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 17
Hospitals 2
Supermarkets 2
Hotels 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Ga-Rankuwa

1 places within 15 km

🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Vulpro Rehabilitation Centre

🇿🇦 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 Ga-Rankuwa

What is the population of Ga-Rankuwa?

Ga-Rankuwa has a population of 90,945 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4,513 people per square mile, spread across 20.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ga-Rankuwa?

Ga-Rankuwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

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