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James Calata, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

James Calata is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 5,590. Elevation: 5,285 ft (1,611 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

5,590 Population 3/sq mi density
5,285 ft Elevation 1,611 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About James Calata

James Arthur Calata OLG was a South African priest and politician. He was the Secretary-General of the African National Congress from 1936 to 1949. He was appointed a canon of the Grahamstown Cathedral making him the first Black canon in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.

People

Population5,590
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation5,285 ft (1,611 m)
Population5,590
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,285 ft (1,611 m)
Coordinates-31.1214°, 26.8067°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About James Calata

James Calata is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 5,590. The city sits at an elevation of 5,285 feet (1,611 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in James Calata

James Calata 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 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 53.8
James Calata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,285 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,285 ft (1,611 m)
Area2,009.9 sq mi (5,205.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-31.1214°N, 26.8067°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 17, 1993.

Apr 17, 1993 52 km W of Mafeteng, Lesotho M2.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
March 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
July 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in

James Calata has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 40°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in James Calata

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Phahameng Primary School
Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School
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Libraries in James Calata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in James Calata

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Express Filling Station
Impala Filling Station

Stadiums & Teams in James Calata

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Airports Near James Calata

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aliwal North AirportSmall Airport
Braklaagte East AirportSmall Airport
Brosterlea Farm AirportSmall Airport
Burghersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Corbetts Hope AirportSmall Airport
Dordrecht AirportSmall Airport
Indwe AirportSmall Airport
Lady Grey Golf Course AirstripSmall Airport
Mayaputi Game Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Molteno AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in James Calata

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk
Memorial Church
Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1874
Postal Code
9742

🇿🇦 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 James Calata

What is the population of James Calata?

James Calata has a population of 5,590 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,009.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in James Calata?

James Calata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

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