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Komatipoort, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Komatipoort is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 20,508. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

20,508 Population 9/sq mi density
522 ft Elevation 159 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Komatipoort

Komatipoort

Komatipoort is a town situated at the confluence of the Crocodile and Komati Rivers in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. The town is 8 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate into the Kruger National Park, just 3 km from the Mozambique border and 65 km from the Eswatini border.

People

Population20,508
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Population20,508
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates-25.4332°, 31.9548°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Komatipoort

Komatipoort is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 20,508. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Komatipoort

Komatipoort 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
Komatipoort has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above South Africa avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area2,275.8 sq mi (5,894.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4332°N, 31.9548°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 7, 2013.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 140 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in

Komatipoort has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Komatipoort

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Komatipoort Akademie
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Hotels in Komatipoort

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buckler's Africa Lodge - By BON Hotels
Ecolux Boutique Hotel
Elephant Walk Retreat
River Hill Lodge

Train Stations in Komatipoort

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Komatipoort

Gas Stations in Komatipoort

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Sasol
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Airports Near Komatipoort

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maputo AirportMPMLarge Airport
Malamala AirportAAMMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Arathusa Safari Lodge AirportASSSmall Airport
Buffelshoek AirportSmall Airport
Gowrie AirportSmall Airport
Inyati AirportINYSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Londolozi AirportLDZSmall Airport
Londolozi AirstripSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume AirportSmall Airport
Othawa AirportSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Singita Safari Lodge AirportSSXSmall Airport
Tambankulu AirportSmall Airport
Ulusaba AirportULXSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
159 m (522 ft)
Founded
1874
Postal Code
1340

🇿🇦 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 Komatipoort

What is the population of Komatipoort?

Komatipoort has a population of 20,508 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,275.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Komatipoort?

Komatipoort has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.

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