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Mafemani, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Mafemani is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 20,389. Elevation: 1,765 ft (538 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

20,389 Population 5/sq mi density
1,765 ft Elevation 538 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Mafemani

Mafemani

Bushbuckridge is the main town in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It grew around a trading store that opened in 1884, and is named after the large herds of bushbuck found here in the 1880s, and the prominent ridge in the southeastern part of the municipality.

People

Population20,389
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Population20,389
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Coordinates-24.7886°, 31.0794°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,292 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mafemani

Mafemani is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 20,389. The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet (538 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Mafemani

Mafemani has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.1°C), the coldest is Jun (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 996 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 14.9° / 35.8° 165.7
Feb 23.9°C / 75°F 15.8° / 34.8° 224.5
Mar 23°C / 73°F 14.8° / 35° 107.1
Apr 21°C / 70°F 12.4° / 33.7° 79.3
May 19°C / 66°F 9.9° / 31.3° 34.2
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 7.5° / 30.1° 15.8
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 6° / 30.9° 10.9
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 8.9° / 35.9° 8.1
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 9° / 38° 28.5
Oct 23°C / 73°F 11° / 40.5° 58.2
Nov 25°C / 77°F 13.8° / 40.4° 95.7
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 14.4° / 39.8° 168.6
Mafemani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above South Africa avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Area4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-24.7886°N, 31.0794°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 107 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 107 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 81 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 130 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°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
July 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
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

Mafemani has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in July 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").

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Schools in Mafemani

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saile Primary School
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Libraries in Mafemani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Graskop library0.0
Khulani Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mafemani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sweet Sensation

Clinics in Mafemani

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dwarsloop Community Clinic
Dwarsloop Community Clinic

Gas Stations in Mafemani

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dwarsloop Filling Station
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Shopping Malls in Mafemani

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dwarsloop Mall

Airports Near Mafemani

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base HoedspruitHDSMedium Airport
Malamala AirportAAMMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Arathusa Safari Lodge AirportASSSmall Airport
Askari AirstripSmall Airport
Blyde Canyon AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Buffelshoek AirportSmall Airport
Garonga AirstripSmall Airport
Gowrie AirportSmall Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Hippo Pools AirportSmall Airport
Hoedspruit Civil AirfieldSmall Airport
IngwelalaSmall Airport
Inyati AirportINYSmall Airport
Jackalberry AirstripSmall Airport
Khoka Moya AirportKHOSmall Airport
Kudu Private Nature ReserveSmall Airport
Londolozi AirportLDZSmall Airport
Londolozi AirstripSmall Airport
Lydenburg AirportSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mica Village AirstripSmall Airport
Motswari AirportMWRSmall Airport
Ndlopfu AirfieldSmall Airport
Nederland AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
Ngala AirportNGLSmall Airport
Othawa AirportSmall Airport
Pilgrims Rest AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Sandringham Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Satara (Singita Lebombo) AirportSmall Airport
Singita Safari Lodge AirportSSXSmall Airport
Tanda Tula AirportTDTSmall Airport
Thorny Bush Game Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Ulusaba AirportULXSmall Airport
Umbabat Aero Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport
Wild Rivers AirfieldSmall Airport
Zandspruit AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
845 m (2,772 ft)
Postal Code
1280

🇿🇦 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 Mafemani

What is the population of Mafemani?

Mafemani has a population of 20,389 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mafemani?

Mafemani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

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