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Kwaggafontein, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Kwaggafontein is a mid-size city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 54,040. Elevation: 4,357 ft (1,328 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kwaggafontein
Kwaggafontein, officially Ekukhanyeni, is a town along the Moloto Road (R573) in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality of the Nkangala District Municipality, which is located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It was established in the late 1940s by the AmaNdebele tribe of South Africa. The Ndebele people who currently occupy the town came from nearby farms that are today in the Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces. Many people came from current day Bronkhorstspruit, Delmas, Balmoral and other surrounding areas.
People
Climate
| Population | 54,040 |
| Population Density | 50 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,357 ft (1,328 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.3273°, 28.9422° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.6 inches (549 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kwaggafontein
Kwaggafontein is a mid-size city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 54,040. The city sits at an elevation of 4,357 feet (1,328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Kwaggafontein
Kwaggafontein has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Nov (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 628 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,357 ft (1,328 m) |
| Area | 1,070.3 sq mi (2,772.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.3273°N, 28.9422°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Kwaggafontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 51°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kwaggafontein
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN Mahlangu Campus | College | - | , |
| UMP Siyabuswa Campus | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kwaggafontein
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zithatheleni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hluzingqondo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sokapho Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sifikile Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magaduzela Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emthunzini Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Emthonjeni Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cibiliza Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thubelihle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mgwezani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lelengaye Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sozilani Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Thandulwazi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hlomani Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Kwaggafontein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School library | 0.0 |
Clinics in Kwaggafontein
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kwaggafontein
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kwaggafontein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kwaggafontein
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | WKF | Medium Airport |
| Wonderboom Airport | PRY | Medium Airport |
| Aeropark Zyn Kraal | - | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Benics Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Benics Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | - | Small Airport |
| Freeway Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Groblersdal Kob Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marble Hall Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | - | Small Airport |
| Middelburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| New Largo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nylstroom Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pullenshope Hendrina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sace Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warmbaths Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Witbank Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kwaggafontein?
Kwaggafontein has a population of 54,040 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 1,070.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kwaggafontein?
Kwaggafontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches.