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Kgwaripe, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Kgwaripe is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 11,519. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

11,519 Population 15/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Kgwaripe

Kgwaripe

St Lucia is a settlement in Umkhanyakude District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The small town is mainly a hub for the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

People

Population11,519
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population11,519
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-28.3701°, 32.3488°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,239 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kgwaripe

Kgwaripe is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 11,519. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Kgwaripe

Kgwaripe 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 1275 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 163.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 53.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 172.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 87.1
Kgwaripe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area762.1 sq mi (1,973.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-28.3701°N, 32.3488°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 16, 2015.

Jun 24, 2006 133 km SE of Saint Lucia Estuary, South Africa M4.4 139 km
Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in Driest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in

Kgwaripe has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Kgwaripe

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nkombane Primary School
Vezobala Secondary School
Monzi Uloa Primary School
uBuhle Bemvelo Primary School
Kwanyamazane Primary School
Khiphinkunzi Primary School
Silethukukhanya High School
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Libraries in Kgwaripe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mtubatuba Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kgwaripe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Siyazama St. Lucia Market Primary Cooperative

Clinics in Kgwaripe

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

eZwenelisha Clinic B
Hlabisa, Kwazulu-Natal
Sipho Zungu Clinic
ZA #1045123081

Golf Courses in Kgwaripe

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monzi

Airports Near Kgwaripe

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mkuze AirportMZQMedium Airport
Richards Bay AirportRCBMedium Airport
Empangeni AirportEMGSmall Airport
Hluhluwe AirportHLWSmall Airport
Mubatuba AirportDUKSmall Airport
Nongoma AirportSmall Airport
Ornate Lake - St Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Riverview AirportSmall Airport
St Lucia EstuarySmall Airport
Zulu Inyala AirportPZLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 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 Kgwaripe

What is the population of Kgwaripe?

Kgwaripe has a population of 11,519 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 762.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kgwaripe?

Kgwaripe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.

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