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Lephalale, South Africa
Limpopo · South Africa
Lephalale is a small city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 21,133. Elevation: 2,703 ft (824 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lephalale
Lephalale, formerly known as Ellisras, is a coal mining town in the Limpopo province of South Africa immediately east of the Waterberg Coalfield. The town was established as Ellisras in 1960 and named after Patrick Ellis and Piet Erasmus who settled on a farm there in the 1930s. In 2002, Ellisras was renamed Lephalale by the provincial government of Limpopo, after the main river that crosses the municipality. Lephalale is derived from the setswana language meaning "to flow".
People
Climate
| Population | 21,133 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.6661°, 27.7448° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Limpopo |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.7 inches (450 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lephalale
Lephalale is a small city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 21,133. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet (824 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Lephalale
Lephalale has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Nov (26.9°C), the coldest is Jul (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 428 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,703 ft (824 m) |
| Area | 7,537.9 sq mi (19,523.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.6661°N, 27.7448°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in |
Lephalale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").
Schools in Lephalale
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoerskool Ellisras | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Ellisras | - | - | - | - |
| Hardekool Akademie vir CVO | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lephalale
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Lephalale
15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lephalale
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lephalale
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lephalale
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lephalale
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lephalale
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lephalale
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Lephalale
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lephalale
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Babala Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baltimore Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ellisras Matimba Airport | ELL | Small Airport |
| Kokomori Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kwalata Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Machaneng Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marataba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palala Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sirkel N Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sunny Side Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thaba Tholo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Welgevonden Reserve | - | Small Airport |
| Welgevonden Western Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lephalale
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Onverwacht |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lephalale
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk Mogol | |
| Hervormde kerk Ellasras | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| NG Church Albertyn |
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What is the population of Lephalale?
Lephalale has a population of 21,133 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 7,537.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lephalale?
Lephalale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.