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Hluhluwe, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Hluhluwe is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 4,588. Elevation: 364 ft (111 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

4,588 Population 4/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe is a small town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is situated between iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park on the banks of the Hluhluwe River. Hluhluwe is situated on the elephant coast, an area known for its national parks, natural diversity and cultural heritage. Although relatively undeveloped the area is of growing interest to international tourists and travelers. Several local and international movies have been filmed in Hluhluwe, such as I Dreamed of Africa, Ghost Son, and documentaries filmed in the surrounding national parks.

People

Population4,588
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population4,588
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Coordinates-28.0190°, 32.2676°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 4,588. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet (111 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Hluhluwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area1,079.4 sq mi (2,795.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-28.0190°N, 32.2676°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 M4.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Unnamed Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Hluhluwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Hluhluwe

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hluhluwe Primary School
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Radio Stations near Hluhluwe

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Hluhluwe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ilala Weavers

Hotels in Hluhluwe

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amorello Bush Golf Lodge
ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe
Emdoneni Lodge
Ezulwini Game Lodge
Fazala Game Park and Spa
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge
Insinkwe
Malala Lodge
Mountain Lodge - Phinda
Rock Lodge - Phinda
Sand Forest Lodge Camping Hluhluwe
Ubizane Zululand Tree Lodge
Zulu Nyala Game Lodge
Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge

Restaurants in Hluhluwe

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonamanzi Restaurant
Wimpy

Cafes in Hluhluwe

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mugg & Bean

Zoos in Hluhluwe

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crocodylus Private Sanctuary and Ostrich Farm
Emdoneni Cheetah Project

Clinics in Hluhluwe

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Macabuzela Clinic
Makhowe Clinic

Train Stations in Hluhluwe

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hluhluwe

Gas Stations in Hluhluwe

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Hluhluwe

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Golf Courses in Hluhluwe

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amorello Bush Golf Course

Airports Near Hluhluwe

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mkuze AirportMZQMedium Airport
Richards Bay AirportRCBMedium Airport
Empangeni AirportEMGSmall Airport
Hluhluwe AirportHLWSmall Airport
Jozini AirportSmall Airport
Lavumisa AirportSmall Airport
Mbazwana AirportSmall Airport
Mubatuba AirportDUKSmall Airport
Nongoma AirportSmall Airport
Ornate Lake - St Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Pongola AirportSmall Airport
Riverview AirportSmall Airport
Sodwana AirstripSmall Airport
St Lucia EstuarySmall Airport
Zulu Inyala AirportPZLSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hluhluwe

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National ParkNatural1999

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Founded
2000
Postal Code
3960

🇿🇦 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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Hluhluwe

iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park
Natural · inscribed 1999
This large and ecologically diverse transboundary property, located along the border of South Africa and Mozambique, includes a wide variety of ecosystems such as coral reefs, sandy beaches, coastal dunes, freshwater lakes, swamps, mangroves, seagrass beds, an...

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 Hluhluwe

What is the population of Hluhluwe?

Hluhluwe has a population of 4,588 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,079.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hluhluwe?

Hluhluwe 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 64°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches.

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