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Kamaqhekeza, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Kamaqhekeza is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 25,390. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

25,390 Population 11/sq mi density
771 ft Elevation 235 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Kamaqhekeza

Tonga is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

People

Population25,390
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Population25,390
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Coordinates-25.6703°, 31.8629°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kamaqhekeza

Kamaqhekeza is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 25,390. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Kamaqhekeza

Kamaqhekeza has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Dec (26.9°C), the coldest is Jun (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 79°F 16.8° / 38.6° 117.6
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17.8° / 36.8° 186.5
Mar 24.9°C / 77°F 16.7° / 37.5° 85.8
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 14.4° / 36.5° 64.7
May 20.8°C / 69°F 11.9° / 33.8° 29.3
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 9.5° / 32.1° 16.5
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 8.2° / 32.9° 9.5
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 10.6° / 37.8° 6.1
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 11° / 38.9° 30.5
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 12.9° / 42.1° 58.1
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 15.6° / 42.5° 84.1
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 16.3° / 42° 129.8
Kamaqhekeza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above South Africa avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area2,275.8 sq mi (5,894.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-25.6703°N, 31.8629°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 129 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 119 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
August 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in

Kamaqhekeza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kamaqhekeza

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lambalati Secondary School
Mjokwane Secondary School
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Clinics in Kamaqhekeza

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kamaqhekeza (Naas) clinic

Gas Stations in Kamaqhekeza

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
ZA #246966092
ZA #247356340

Airports Near Kamaqhekeza

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Mswati III International AirportSHOLarge Airport
Maputo AirportMPMLarge Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume AirportSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Simunye AirportSmall Airport
Tambankulu AirportSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
1341

🇿🇦 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 Kamaqhekeza

What is the population of Kamaqhekeza?

Kamaqhekeza has a population of 25,390 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 2,275.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kamaqhekeza?

Kamaqhekeza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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