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Ixopo, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Ixopo is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 14,929. Elevation: 3,235 ft (986 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,929 Population 22/sq mi density
3,235 ft Elevation 986 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Ixopo

Ixopo

Ixopo, also known as Stuartstown, is a town situated on a tributary of the uMkhomazi River along the R56 highway in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

People

Population14,929
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Population14,929
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Coordinates-30.1500°, 30.0833°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ixopo

Ixopo is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 14,929. The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet (986 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Ixopo

Ixopo has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1747 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 10.1° / 30.6° 277.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 10.7° / 30.6° 200.6
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 9.7° / 28.9° 174.1
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 5.3° / 26.9° 177.9
May 13.5°C / 56°F 3.8° / 24.5° 61.6
Jun 11°C / 52°F 1.9° / 22.6° 31.0
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F -0.2° / 24.7° 15.2
Aug 12.7°C / 55°F 1.3° / 28.4° 30.4
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 3.2° / 32.7° 96.9
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 5.4° / 33.5° 176.0
Nov 18°C / 64°F 8° / 33.4° 171.0
Dec 19°C / 66°F 9.4° / 32.5° 335.2
Ixopo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,235 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,235 ft (986 m)
Area682.8 sq mi (1,768.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-30.1500°N, 30.0833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 18, 2016.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 145 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 65 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 71 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 91 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 130 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Ixopo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Ixopo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bhensela Primary School - - - -
Cekazi Primary School - - - -
Mavangana Secondary School - - - -
Lynford School - - - -
Ixopo High School - - - -
Amazabeko High School - - - -
Mariathal Primary School - - - -
Little Flower School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ixopo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Al Husnaa Quran Radio - MP3

Hotels in Ixopo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Below Boutique Hotel

Train Stations in Ixopo

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allwoodburn
Highflats
Hlutankungu
Ixopo
Jolivet
Njane

Gas Stations in Ixopo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Shell
TotalEnergies

Banks in Ixopo

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
FNB
Standard Bank

Airports Near Ixopo

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Alverstone Airfield-Small Airport
Baynesfield Estate Airport-Small Airport
Bizana Airport-Small Airport
Delta Golf Airstrip-Small Airport
Diamond Valley Airport-Small Airport
Glendower Farm-Small Airport
H M S Bastard Memorial Airport-Small Airport
Harding Airport-Small Airport
Hibberdene Airport-Small Airport
Himeville Airfield-Small Airport
Howick Airport-Small Airport
Kokstad Airport-Small Airport
Scottburg Airport-Small Airport
Scottburgh Airfield-Small Airport
The Grange Airport-Small Airport
Underberg Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ixopo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mariathal

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
3276

🇿🇦 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 Ixopo

What is the population of Ixopo?

Ixopo has a population of 14,929 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 682.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixopo?

Ixopo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.

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