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Heidelberg, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Heidelberg is a mid-size city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 85,858. Elevation: 5,003 ft (1,525 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

85,858 Population 90/sq mi density
5,003 ft Elevation 1,525 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Heidelberg

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is the fifth-largest city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, and with a population of about 163,000, of which roughly a quarter consists of students, it is Germany's 51st-largest city. Located about 78 km (48 mi) south of Frankfurt, Heidelberg is part of the densely populated Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region which has its centre in Mannheim.

People

Population85,858
Density90/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Population85,858
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Coordinates-26.5048°, 28.3592°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Heidelberg

Heidelberg is a mid-size city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 85,858. The city sits at an elevation of 5,003 feet (1,525 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Heidelberg

Heidelberg has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 565 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 10.6° / 32.9° 88.5
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 11.1° / 33.1° 73.2
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 10.8° / 32° 52.3
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 4.9° / 28.3° 71.1
May 13.4°C / 56°F 1.4° / 25.6° 12.2
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F -1.8° / 23° 6.8
Jul 9.4°C / 49°F -3.8° / 23.3° 3.6
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F -1° / 27.5° 2.4
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 3.5° / 32.2° 11.3
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 5.9° / 35° 43.8
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 9° / 34.7° 91.7
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 10.6° / 34.1° 108.6
Heidelberg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,003 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Area956.7 sq mi (2,477.7 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates-26.5048°N, 28.3592°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

586 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 89 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 28 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 84 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 100 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 61 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 76 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 80 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 92 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 66 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 96 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 56 km
Apr 6, 1993 3 km NW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 100 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 131 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 67 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 83 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 79 km
Jun 11, 2015 6 km N of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 87 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 79 km
Aug 31, 2014 14 km WSW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 109 km
Jul 19, 2003 9 km SW of Carletonville, South Africa M4.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in

Heidelberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Heidelberg

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Laarskool AG Visser
Ratanda Secondary School
Fountain Five Primary School
Khanya Lesedi Secondary School
Boneha Primary School
Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School
Qhaqholla Primary School
Heidelberg Public School
Lethabo Siyanqoba Primary School
Ratanda Primary School
Hoerskool Emmasdal High School
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Radio Stations near Heidelberg

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jozi FM (HiFi aac) AAC
Radio Veritas AAC+ 48 kbps
Express-FM Digital christian, christian blues MP3 128 kbps
Jacaranda FM smooth MP3 128 kbps
Hot 102.7 FM Club AAC
Mzansi FM MP3 192 kbps
919 AAC
salaammedia humanitarian, islam AAC 128 kbps

Libraries in Heidelberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Palm Ridge Library0.0
Spruitview Library0.0
Spruitview Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Heidelberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rondebult flea market

Restaurants in Heidelberg

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Marisqueira Portuguese Restaurant
Wimpy

Cafes in Heidelberg

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamante en Goud

Clinics in Heidelberg

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ratanda Clinic

Train Stations in Heidelberg

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Driemanskap
Glenroy
Heidelberg
Kaydale

Gas Stations in Heidelberg

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Engen
Engen
Engen
Sasol
Sasol
Shell
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
ZA #12298133401
ZA #12328465813

Banks in Heidelberg

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB
Nedbank

Stadiums & Teams in Heidelberg

TeamLeagueDivision
Huntersfield Stadium

Airports Near Heidelberg

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Vereeniging AirportMedium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Aero 57 AirportSmall Airport
Aeropark Zyn KraalSmall Airport
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) AirportSmall Airport
Bapsfontein AirportSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Bierman Landgoed AirstripSmall Airport
Blue Mountain Valley AirportSmall Airport
Brakpan AirportSmall Airport
Dasville AirportSmall Airport
Delmas AirportSmall Airport
Devon AirportSmall Airport
Dunnottar AirfieldSmall Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate AirportSmall Airport
Evander Landing Strip AirportSmall Airport
Fly Inn EstateSmall Airport
Grasslands AirfieldSmall Airport
Grootbraai AirportSmall Airport
Heidelburg AirportSmall Airport
Jim Fouche Resort AirportSmall Airport
Kitty Hawk AirportSmall Airport
Klipriver AirfieldSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Leeukop Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Lekoa AirstripSmall Airport
Microland Flight ParkSmall Airport
Mountain View Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
New Largo AirportSmall Airport
Panorama AirfieldSmall Airport
Petit AirportSmall Airport
Rhino Park AirfieldSmall Airport
Saffier AirportSmall Airport
Springs AirfieldSmall Airport
Star AirportSmall Airport
Sun Valley AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunset Shores AirfieldSmall Airport
Tedderfield Air ParkSmall Airport
The Coves AirstripSmall Airport
Vaal Dam AirfieldSmall Airport
Vanderbijlpark AirportSmall Airport
Vanggatfontein AirportSmall Airport
Villiers AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Heidelberg

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing site
Life St Mary's Women's Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heidelberg

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heidelberg Presbyterian Church
Hervormde kerk Suikerbosrand- Heidelberg
Klipkerk
NGK Heidelberg
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,525 m (5,004 ft)
Founded
1886
Postal Code
6665

Around Heidelberg

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Heidelberg

1 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Pioneer House and Cemetery

🇿🇦 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 Heidelberg

What is the population of Heidelberg?

Heidelberg has a population of 85,858 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 956.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heidelberg?

Heidelberg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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