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Kenhardt, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Kenhardt is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 4,842. Elevation: 2,641 ft (805 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

4,842 Population 79/sq mi density
2,641 ft Elevation 805 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
7.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Kenhardt

Kenhardt

Kenhardt is a small town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. This little town is about 120 km from Upington, the largest town in the area.

People

Population4,842
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain7.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Population4,842
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Coordinates-29.3457°, 21.1579°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation7.0 inches (178 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kenhardt

Kenhardt is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 4,842. The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet (805 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Kenhardt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above South Africa avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Area61.5 sq mi (159.4 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates-29.3457°N, 21.1579°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"
82% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 6, 2011.

Apr 6, 2011 South Africa M4.6 107 km
Feb 21, 2011 89 km W of Upington, South Africa M4.6 114 km
Dec 31, 1994 50 km ENE of Brandvlei, South Africa M4.5 111 km
Jan 25, 2011 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.4 101 km
Jan 13, 2011 88 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.4 102 km
Jan 12, 2011 91 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.2 106 km
Jan 7, 2011 85 km WSW of Upington, South Africa M4.1 89 km
Nov 20, 1993 89 km SSE of Pofadder, South Africa M3.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
July 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in

Kenhardt has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kenhardt

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kenhardt High School
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Restaurants in Kenhardt

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ouma Mimi’s

Train Stations in Kenhardt

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kenhardt
Rugseer

Gas Stations in Kenhardt

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Kenhardt

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kenhardt Golf Club

Airports Near Kenhardt

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bakenrant Boerdery AirportSmall Airport
Bakenrant North AirportSmall Airport
Kakamas AirportSmall Airport
Kakamas West AirportSmall Airport
Kenhardt AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kenhardt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
159.4 km² (61.5 mi²)
Founded
1868
Postal Code
8900

🇿🇦 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 Kenhardt

What is the population of Kenhardt?

Kenhardt has a population of 4,842 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 61.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kenhardt?

Kenhardt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.0 inches.

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