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Hlabisa, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Hlabisa is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 2,958. Elevation: 1,693 ft (516 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

2,958 Population 3/sq mi density
1,693 ft Elevation 516 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Hlabisa

Hlabisa is a settlement in Umkhanyakude District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The village lies between the Hluhluwe and Umfolozi game reserves, some 40 km north-west of Mtubatuba. It is named after the Hlabisa tribe of Zulus, and also known as kwaHlabisa.

People

Population2,958
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Population2,958
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Coordinates-28.1452°, 31.8772°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (979 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hlabisa

Hlabisa is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 2,958. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet (516 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Hlabisa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,693 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Area1,034.0 sq mi (2,678.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-28.1452°N, 31.8772°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 16, 2015.

Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 117 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in

Hlabisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Hlabisa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Isibani Primary School
Ngolotsha C P School
Intuthuko Special School
Malusi Omuhle Primary School
Bazaneni Primary School
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Hotels in Hlabisa

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hlathikhulu Bush Lodge
Masinda Lodge
Mpila Camp
Nselweni Bush Camp
Rhino Ridge Lodge

Clinics in Hlabisa

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hlabisa Gateway Clinic
KwaMsane Clinic
Mpembeni Clinic

Airports Near Hlabisa

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mkuze AirportMZQMedium Airport
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi AirportULDMedium Airport
Richards Bay AirportRCBMedium Airport
Empangeni AirportEMGSmall Airport
Eshowe AirportSmall Airport
Hluhluwe AirportHLWSmall Airport
Itala AirportSmall Airport
Mbazwana AirportSmall Airport
Mubatuba AirportDUKSmall Airport
Nongoma AirportSmall Airport
Ornate Lake - St Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Riverview AirportSmall Airport
St Lucia EstuarySmall Airport
Zulu Inyala AirportPZLSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hlabisa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hlabisa Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
3937

🇿🇦 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 Hlabisa

What is the population of Hlabisa?

Hlabisa has a population of 2,958 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,034.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hlabisa?

Hlabisa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

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