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Kenton, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Kenton is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 13,539. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

13,539 Population 13/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Kenton

Kenton-on-Sea, more commonly known as Kenton, is a small coastal town on the Sunshine Coast, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is situated between the Bushmans and the Kariega Rivers, and lies approximately halfway between the industrial centres of East London and Gqeberha. Kenton is part of the Ndlambe Local Municipality in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality of the Eastern Cape.

People

Population13,539
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population13,539
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates-33.6667°, 26.6500°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kenton

Kenton is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 13,539. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Kenton

Kenton 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 576 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 53.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 50.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 34.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 50.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 34.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.9
Kenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area1,026.2 sq mi (2,657.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-33.6667°N, 26.6500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.83"
Driest Month (May) 1.61"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.8 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in

Kenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Kenton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kenton on Sea Primary School
Ekuphumleni Primary School and Ikamva Lesizwe Secondary School
Nompucuko Combined School
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Radio Stations near Kenton

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Kenton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bathurst Agricultural Museum
Kowie History Museum

Hotels in Kenton

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sibuya Bush Lodge

Restaurants in Kenton

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bushmans Bar and Grill
Cornerstone Cafe & Take Aways
Horns Up
Jerry‘s on the Dune
Kenton Asian
Naked Food Market
Pizzarella
Sandbar Floating Restaurant
Stanley's
The Bell
The House Kitchen
The Volo

Cafes in Kenton

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boknes „Mall“
Caffeine Cafe
Mm Coffee
Mm Coffee Lab

Monuments in Kenton

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diaz Cross

Veterinaries in Kenton

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kariega Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Kenton

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Kenton Garage
ZA #1221968226

Banks in Kenton

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Shopping Malls in Kenton

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ekhuphumleni Retail Centre

Airports Near Kenton

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fort D'Acre Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Grahamstown AirportSmall Airport
Kenton-on-Sea AirportSmall Airport
Kwande AirstripSmall Airport
Port Alfred AirportAFDSmall Airport
Pumba AirstripSmall Airport
SHAMWARISmall Airport

Post Offices in Kenton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Kenton-on-Sea Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kenton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kenton Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
6191

🇿🇦 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 Kenton

What is the population of Kenton?

Kenton has a population of 13,539 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,026.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kenton?

Kenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

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