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Magabeni, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Magabeni is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 5,904. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

5,904 Population 5/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Magabeni

Magabeni is a small township in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

People

Population5,904
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population5,904
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates-30.1724°, 30.7657°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magabeni

Magabeni is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 5,904. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Magabeni

Magabeni has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 973 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.3° 131.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.9° 109.2
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.4° / 28.2° 94.4
Apr 22°C / 72°F 17.6° / 26.5° 77.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 25.2° 34.4
Jun 17.7°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.1° 32.7
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.4° 44.4
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.5° 30.0
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 15.2° / 24° 69.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 16.9° / 24.5° 105.0
Nov 22°C / 72°F 18.4° / 25.7° 120.5
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 20° / 27° 124.0
Magabeni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 63°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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area1,295.0 sq mi (3,353.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-30.1724°N, 30.7657°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 M4.3 137 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 62 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 84 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Magabeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Magabeni

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Umnini Primary School
Dlambula Primary School
Illovo Primary School
Amagcino Primary School
Amazibu Combined Primary School
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Radio Stations near Magabeni

9 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
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

Libraries in Magabeni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athlone Park Library0.0
Kingsburgh Library0.0

Hotels in Magabeni

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Protea Hotel Karridene Beach
Suntide Beach Club Winklespruit

Train Stations in Magabeni

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Illovo Beach
Karridene
Umgababa
Winkelspruit

Gas Stations in Magabeni

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afriq
Engen
Engen

Airports Near Magabeni

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) AirportSmall Airport
Baynesfield Estate AirportSmall Airport
Delta Golf AirstripSmall Airport
Hibberdene AirportSmall Airport
Howick AirportSmall Airport
Scottburg AirportSmall Airport
Scottburgh AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Founded
1861
Postal Code
4170

🇿🇦 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 Magabeni

What is the population of Magabeni?

Magabeni has a population of 5,904 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,295.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magabeni?

Magabeni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

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