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Maboke, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Maboke is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 12,752. Elevation: 2,247 ft (685 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maboke
Casteel is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The legal name was changed to Maboke in 2008. Maboke is place consisting of Mapulana and Tsonga people. There is a proud culture of Dikoma which takes place during the winter times, during the months of June to August annually, and is a place where young boys are taught the cultural and roots of the Mapulana people.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,752 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.7254°, 31.0183° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maboke
Maboke is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 12,752. The city sits at an elevation of 2,247 feet (685 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Maboke
Maboke has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.9°C), the coldest is Jun (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 804 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7254°N, 31.0183°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Maboke has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.4").
Libraries in Maboke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graskop library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khulani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Maboke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sensation |
Airports Near Maboke
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Large Airport |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Malamala Airport | AAM | Medium Airport |
| Skukuza Airport | SZK | Medium Airport |
| Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport | ASS | Small Airport |
| Askari Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buffelshoek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Egnep Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garonga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowrie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hippo Pools Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ingwelala | - | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Kudu Private Nature Reserve | - | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydenburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malelane Airport | LLE | Small Airport |
| Mica Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Motswari Airport | MWR | Small Airport |
| Ndlopfu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selati Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Maboke
What is the population of Maboke?
Maboke has a population of 12,752 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maboke?
Maboke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.