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Groot-Brakrivier, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Groot-Brakrivier is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 18,008. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

18,008 Population 20/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Groot-Brakrivier

Groot-Brakrivier

Great Brak River is a coastal village in the Mossel Bay Local Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is a historic village built around the lagoon of the Great Brak River, 17 kilometres (11 mi) north-northeast of the town of Mossel Bay.

People

Population18,008
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population18,008
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-34.0437°, 22.2257°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (476 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Groot-Brakrivier

Groot-Brakrivier is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 18,008. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Groot-Brakrivier

Groot-Brakrivier has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 706 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.7° 63.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.1° 52.2
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 14.8° / 24.3° 68.2
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23° 55.7
May 16.1°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.7° 41.2
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 8.4° / 19.9° 41.2
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 7.6° / 19.2° 45.8
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.2° 65.3
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.1° / 19.8° 42.7
Oct 16°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.8° 84.8
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.9° 84.9
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 14.8° / 23.7° 60.7
Groot-Brakrivier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area917.6 sq mi (2,376.7 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-34.0437°N, 22.2257°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 18, 2016 29 km E of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.5 86 km
Nov 5, 2009 43 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.3 134 km
May 14, 2011 39 km NNE of Prince Albert, South Africa M4.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in

Groot-Brakrivier has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in August to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Groot-Brakrivier

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SFM Streek Radio AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Groot-Brakrivier

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ATKV-Hartenbos Museum
Dias Museum
George Museum
Maritime Museum
Outeniqua Transport Museum
Shell Museum

Libraries in Groot-Brakrivier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blanco Library0.0
George Public Library0.0
Waboomskraal Public Library0.0

Hotels in Groot-Brakrivier

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Restaurants in Groot-Brakrivier

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Dekke
De Vette Mossel
De Vette Mossel Grootbraak
Die Ou Pastorie Teetuin
Fish & Chips
Peperboom
Seeplaas Restaurant
Skaapstert
Wimpy

Train Stations in Groot-Brakrivier

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Groot-Brakrivier
Reebok (abandoned)

Gas Stations in Groot-Brakrivier

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TotalEnergies
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Gyms in Groot-Brakrivier

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balance Pilates

Stadiums & Teams in Groot-Brakrivier

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Airports Near Groot-Brakrivier

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
George AirportGRJLarge Airport
Oudtshoorn AirportOUHMedium Airport
Assegaay Bosch Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Cannon Valley Estate AirportSmall Airport
Leppan AirfieldSmall Airport
Mossel Bay AirportMZYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Groot-Brakrivier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dutch Reformed Church Reebok

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
6525

🇿🇦 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 Groot-Brakrivier

What is the population of Groot-Brakrivier?

Groot-Brakrivier has a population of 18,008 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 917.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Groot-Brakrivier?

Groot-Brakrivier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

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