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Malamulele, South Africa

Limpopo · South Africa

Malamulele is a small city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 15,659. Elevation: 1,716 ft (523 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,659 Population 6/sq mi density
1,716 ft Elevation 523 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Malamulele

Malamulele can refer to the town of Malamulele or the area of Malamulele. Both the town and area are in the Limpopo province of South Africa and predominantly occupied by Tsonga people. Malamulele town has one provincial road and one regional road; the R81 to Giyani and the R524 to Thohoyandou respectively. Malamulele is flanked by two rivers, Levubu River (Rivhubye) to the west and Letaba River to the east, meanwhile the Shingwedzi River runs from Malamulele West to Malamulele East, joining the Olifants in Mozambique on its way to the Indian Ocean. Malamulele is the seat of the Collins Chabane Local Municipality.

People

Population15,659
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Population15,659
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Coordinates-22.9711°, 30.6736°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceLimpopo
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (985 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malamulele

Malamulele is a small city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 15,659. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet (523 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Malamulele

Malamulele has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Dec (26.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 725 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 15.8° / 36.9° 146.7
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 16.1° / 35.5° 157.7
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 15.4° / 36.5° 60.8
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 13° / 35.4° 46.4
May 20°C / 68°F 10.5° / 32.4° 17.9
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 7.7° / 31.3° 8.5
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 6.4° / 31.8° 8.1
Aug 20°C / 68°F 9.3° / 36.7° 9.7
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 9.2° / 39.2° 17.7
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 12.3° / 40.5° 40.3
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 15° / 41° 78.3
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 15.5° / 40.6° 133.3
Malamulele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Area2,763.1 sq mi (7,156.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-22.9711°N, 30.6736°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 100 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 125 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest

Malamulele has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 59°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Malamulele

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agric Labs0.0
Agric Lecture halls0.0
Basopa high school library0.0
C-Block lecture hall0.0
D-Block lecture hall0.0
E-Block lecture hall0.0
Foundation Science hall0.0
Foundation Science lecture hall0.0
GIS Lecture hall0.0
Life Sciences Building0.0
school of agric labs and offices0.0
School of Education0.0
School of Environmental Sciences0.0
UNIVEN Library0.0

Hotels in Malamulele

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nandoni Lodge

Gas Stations in Malamulele

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Sasol
TotalEnergies

Stadiums & Teams in Malamulele

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Airports Near Malamulele

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avarel Airport-Small Airport
Giyani AirportGIYSmall Airport
Madimbo Airport-Small Airport
Musina(Messina) AirportMEZSmall Airport
Mutele-Masisi Airport-Small Airport
Pafuri Camp Airstrip-Small Airport
Punda Maria(Malia) Airport-Small Airport
Thohoyandou AirportTHYSmall Airport
Tshipise AirportTSDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
9.6 km² (3.7 mi²)
Postal Code
0982

🇿🇦 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 Malamulele

What is the population of Malamulele?

Malamulele has a population of 15,659 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,763.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malamulele?

Malamulele enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

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