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Graskop, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Graskop is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 4,788. Elevation: 4,728 ft (1,441 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Graskop
Graskop is a small town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. It was established in the 1880s as a gold mining camp but it now serves as a tourist destination and the timber industry. “God’s Window”, a scenic view from the escarpment of the Lowveld below, is located outside the town.
Graskop is 14 km south-east of Pilgrim's Rest and 28 km north of Sabie. The name is Afrikaans for grassy hillock. It is the best place to view the "Edge of the Lowveld", with a sudden drop of 700 metres.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,788 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.9314°, 30.8419° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Graskop
Graskop is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 4,788. The city sits at an elevation of 4,728 feet (1,441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Area | 3,063.4 sq mi (7,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.9314°N, 30.8419°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in |
Graskop has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (0.4").
Schools in Graskop
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laerskool Graskop | — | — | — | — |
| Glory Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Panorama Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Graskop
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Graskop
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry Museum |
Libraries in Graskop
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graskop library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khulani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Graskop
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sensation |
Hotels in Graskop
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Graskop
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Graskop
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Graskop
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Graskop
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Graskop
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Graskop
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Graskop
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Graskop
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Large Airport |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Malamala Airport | AAM | Medium Airport |
| Skukuza Airport | SZK | Medium Airport |
| Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport | ASS | Small Airport |
| Blackie Swart Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Buffelshoek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Egnep Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gowrie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hippo Pools Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Kudu Private Nature Reserve | — | Small Airport |
| Lavino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lydenburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malelane Airport | LLE | Small Airport |
| Motswari Airport | MWR | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nelspruit Airport | NLP | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sappi / Ngodwana | — | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Walkersons Field | — | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | — | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Winterveldt Mine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Graskop
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Graskop Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Graskop
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Graskop Christian Outreach Church | |
| Kingdomhall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St Anthony's Church |
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Public Holidays in South Africa
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What is the population of Graskop?
Graskop has a population of 4,788 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,063.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Graskop?
Graskop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.