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Hlohlolwane, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Hlohlolwane is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 21,089. Elevation: 5,194 ft (1,583 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

21,089 Population 2,873/sq mi density
5,194 ft Elevation 1,583 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Hlohlolwane

Hlohlolwane

Clocolan, officially renamed Hlohlolwane, was established in 1906, is a small town in the Free State Province of South Africa. The Basotho called the place Hlohlolwane. New inhabitants mispronounced the name and called it Clocolan.

People

Population21,089
Density2,873/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Population21,089
Population Density2,873 / sq mi
Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Coordinates-28.9159°, 27.5696°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (725 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hlohlolwane

Hlohlolwane is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 21,089. The city sits at an elevation of 5,194 feet (1,583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Hlohlolwane

Hlohlolwane has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 100.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 93.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 88.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 59.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 88.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 95.5
Hlohlolwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,194 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density2,873/sq mi
Coordinates-28.9159°N, 27.5696°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 15, 2022.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 141 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 128 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 128 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 130 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 121 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 149 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 128 km
Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 145 km
Oct 11, 2003 7 km W of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 149 km
Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 117 km
Dec 11, 1996 8 km SE of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 136 km
Mar 1, 2015 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 126 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km SW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.8 142 km
Feb 28, 2002 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 129 km
May 19, 1995 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 126 km
Dec 17, 1995 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 144 km
Jun 15, 2022 6 km SSW of Kutloanong, South Africa M4.6 141 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.6 130 km
Mar 17, 1990 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 124 km
Dec 21, 1999 8 km NW of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in

Hlohlolwane has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 44°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Hlohlolwane

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hlohlolwane Secondary School
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Farmers Markets in Hlohlolwane

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kolonyama Market

Train Stations in Hlohlolwane

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clocolan
Gumtree

Gas Stations in Hlohlolwane

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Hlohlolwane

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
TY Depot

Airports Near Hlohlolwane

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moshoeshoe I International AirportMSULarge Airport
Ficksburg Sentraoes AirportFCBMedium Airport
Aldam AirportSmall Airport
Arbeitsgenot AirportSmall Airport
Arizona AirportSmall Airport
Ladybrand AirfieldSmall Airport
Leribe AirportLRBSmall Airport
Mantsonyane AirportSmall Airport
Mejametalana Air BaseSmall Airport
Monte Carlo AirportSmall Airport
Senekal AirportSmall Airport
Thaba Nchu Tar AirportTCUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hlohlolwane

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dutch Reformed Church Clocolan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
2.3 km² (0.9 mi²)

🇿🇦 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 Hlohlolwane

What is the population of Hlohlolwane?

Hlohlolwane has a population of 21,089 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2,873 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hlohlolwane?

Hlohlolwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches.

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