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Hectorspruit, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Hectorspruit is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 3,709. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,709 Population 3,254/sq mi density
951 ft Elevation 290 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Hectorspruit

Hectorspruit

Hectorspruit, officially Emjejane, is a small farming town situated between Kaapmuiden and Komatipoort on a southern tributary of the Crocodile River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The farms in the region produce sugarcane, subtropical fruit and vegetables. The stream is named after a dog belonging to S de Kock, chief surveyor of the Pretoria - Delagoa Bay railway line.

People

Population3,709
Density3,254/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Population3,709
Population Density3,254 / sq mi
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Coordinates-25.4412°, 31.6838°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (783 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hectorspruit

Hectorspruit is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 3,709. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Hectorspruit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density3,254/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4412°N, 31.6838°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 7, 2013.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 113 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in

Hectorspruit has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in Hectorspruit

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boulders Safari Lodge
Buhala Lodge
Gazebo Lodge (Closed)
Inkuba Game Lodge
Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Manyatta Rock Camp
Masgobe Game Lodge

Train Stations in Hectorspruit

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Hectorspruit

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Hectorspruit

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton Airport-Medium Airport
Malamala AirportAAMMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Arathusa Safari Lodge AirportASSSmall Airport
Blackie Swart Airport-Small Airport
Buffelshoek Airport-Small Airport
Gowrie Airport-Small Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Inyati AirportINYSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Londolozi AirportLDZSmall Airport
Londolozi Airstrip-Small Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume Airport-Small Airport
Msauli Airport-Small Airport
Othawa Airport-Small Airport
Piggs Peak Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Singita Safari Lodge AirportSSXSmall Airport
Tambankulu Airport-Small Airport
Tshaneni Airport-Small Airport
Ulusaba AirportULXSmall Airport
White River Mercy Air-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
1330

🇿🇦 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 Hectorspruit

What is the population of Hectorspruit?

Hectorspruit has a population of 3,709 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3,254 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hectorspruit?

Hectorspruit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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