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La Mercy, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

La Mercy is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 3,061. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

3,061 Population 2/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
45.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About La Mercy

La Mercy is a coastal suburb of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, approximately 27 km (17 mi) north of Durban, South Africa. It is the location of Durban's King Shaka International Airport. It has four distinct areas - The airport precinct, the main residential area, a shanty town, and a beach-front strip of apartments along South Beach Road.

People

Population3,061
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population3,061
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates-29.6392°, 31.1311°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.5 inches (1,155 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Mercy

La Mercy is a small town in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 3,061. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in La Mercy

La Mercy has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Oct (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 211 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28° 113.0
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24° 98.0
La Mercy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area1,295.0 sq mi (3,353.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-29.6392°N, 31.1311°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 69 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 131 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 81 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 40 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in

La Mercy has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in La Mercy

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Anton Lembede Mathematic Science And Technology Academy
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Radio Stations near La Mercy

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Gagasi FM UNKNOWN
East Coast Radio MP3 128 kbps
East Coast Gold decades MP3 128 kbps
Al-Ansaar Radio community, islam MP3 320 kbps
Ballito 88 FM - Radio Life & Style 80s, 90s UNKNOWN
Cassette Radio MP3 128 kbps
Megazone South MP3 128 kbps
Radio Namaste MP3 128 kbps
Kakarela FM news talk music MP3
Underground Radio underground MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Mercy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Luthuli Museum
Natal Maritime Museum
Natal Maritime Museum
Old Court House Museum
Old Court House Museum
Old House Museum
Old House Museum
Umkhumbane Museum
Umkhumbane Museum

Libraries in La Mercy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
B Block (Library)0.0
Ballito Public Library0.0
Ballito Public Library0.0
Durban North Public Library0.0
Durban North Public Library0.0
Firwood Lbrary0.0
Firwood Lbrary0.0
Glenashley Library0.0
Ted Maddams Media Centre0.0
Umhlali Library0.0
Westville North Library0.0

Farmers Markets in La Mercy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Golden Hours family market

Restaurants in La Mercy

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soaring Falcon Spur
Wimpy

Cafes in La Mercy

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fego Caffé
Mugg & Bean
Mugg & Bean On The Move

Bus Stations in La Mercy

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Margate Coach King Shaka Stop

Gas Stations in La Mercy

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sasol

Breweries in La Mercy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Robsons Brewery
Robsons Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in La Mercy

TeamLeagueDivision
Curries Fountain Sports

Airports Near La Mercy

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone AirfieldSmall Airport
Amatikulu (Microlight) AirportSmall Airport
Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) AirportSmall Airport
Clan AirportSmall Airport
Greytown AirportSmall Airport
Isithebe AirportSmall Airport
New Hanover AirportSmall Airport
Scottburg AirportSmall Airport
Scottburgh AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Mercy

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Durban Eye & Laser Clinic
Red Hill Clinic
Usizo Lwethu Afrisun Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
4399

🇿🇦 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 La Mercy

What is the population of La Mercy?

La Mercy has a population of 3,061 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,295.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Mercy?

La Mercy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches.

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