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Hendrina, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Hendrina is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 27,300. Elevation: 5,531 ft (1,686 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,300 Population 16/sq mi density
5,531 ft Elevation 1,686 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Hendrina

Hendrina is a town in Nkangala District Municipality, in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The town is 53 km (32.9 mi) northwest of Ermelo, 40 km (24.8 mi) southwest of Carolina, and 53 km (32.9 mi) southeast of Middelburg.

People

Population27,300
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation5,531 ft (1,686 m)
Population27,300
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation5,531 ft (1,686 m)
Coordinates-26.1588°, 29.7153°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (577 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Hendrina

Hendrina is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 27,300. The city sits at an elevation of 5,531 feet (1,686 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Hendrina

Hendrina has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Dec (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.5°C / 67°F 8.7° / 30.7° 131.5
Feb 19.1°C / 66°F 9.1° / 29.5° 158.6
Mar 18.1°C / 65°F 9.1° / 29.1° 73.6
Apr 15°C / 59°F 4.7° / 26.7° 65.4
May 12.3°C / 54°F 1° / 24.3° 24.5
Jun 8.7°C / 48°F -2.2° / 22.2° 11.5
Jul 8.6°C / 48°F -3.7° / 22.8° 10.0
Aug 12.2°C / 54°F -1.4° / 26.9° 4.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 2.4° / 30.9° 26.1
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 3.8° / 33.6° 55.4
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 8.3° / 33° 85.3
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 8.5° / 32.9° 150.9
Hendrina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,531 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,531 ft (1,686 m)
Area1,681.5 sq mi (4,355.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-26.1588°N, 29.7153°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 88 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 75 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 104 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 118 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 147 km
Jul 30, 2021 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa M4.2 150 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 98 km
May 27, 1995 4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.7 150 km
Jun 24, 1991 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa M3.7 129 km
Oct 16, 1993 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa M3.6 122 km
Jan 24, 2006 4 km S of Boksburg, South Africa M3.6 145 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 100 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 45 km
Oct 27, 1995 5 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.5 149 km
Dec 18, 1992 3 km W of Boksburg, South Africa M3.3 149 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 45 km
Oct 15, 1994 5 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.1 150 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 105 km
Jun 30, 1994 2 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.0 147 km
Jun 14, 2001 13 km SSW of Brakpan, South Africa M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in

Hendrina has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Hendrina

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hendrina Secure Care Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hendrina

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JOY GOSPEL RADIO international MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Hendrina

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Local gas station
Shell
TotalEnergies
ZA #9273694621

Banks in Hendrina

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Standard Bank

Airports Near Hendrina

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo Airport-Medium Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Arnot Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Belfast Aerodrome-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Bethal Airport-Small Airport
Blesbokfontain Airport-Small Airport
Carolina Airport-Small Airport
Evander Landing Strip Airport-Small Airport
Forel Airport-Small Airport
Holbank Airport-Small Airport
Komati Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Kriel Airport-Small Airport
Middelburg Airport-Small Airport
Mooivlei Airport-Small Airport
New Largo Airport-Small Airport
Pietersrus Airport-Small Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina Airport-Small Airport
Sace Airport-Small Airport
Tutuka Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Witbank Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hendrina

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Gemeente Kerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,686 m (5,532 ft)
Founded
1914
Postal Code
1095

🇿🇦 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 Hendrina

What is the population of Hendrina?

Hendrina has a population of 27,300 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,681.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hendrina?

Hendrina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

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