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Kakamas, South Africa
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Kakamas is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 9,538. Elevation: 2,178 ft (664 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
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About Kakamas
Kakamas is a town founded in 1898 and located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, on the banks of the Orange River.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,538 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.7734°, 20.6147° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Northern Cape |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.2 inches (157 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kakamas
Kakamas is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 9,538. The city sits at an elevation of 2,178 feet (664 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 224.3 sq mi (580.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.7734°N, 20.6147°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in |
Kakamas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.1").
Museums in Kakamas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakamas Museum |
Restaurants in Kakamas
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kakamas
7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kakamas
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kakamas
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kakamas
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kakamas
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Upington Airport | UTN | Medium Airport |
| Augrabies Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Augrabies South Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bakenrant Boerdery Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bakenrant North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kakamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kakamas West Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kenhardt Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Klippunt Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Kakamas?
Kakamas has a population of 9,538 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 224.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kakamas?
Kakamas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.2 inches.