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Masakhane, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Masakhane is a small town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 4,811. Elevation: 5,308 ft (1,618 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,811 Population 5/sq mi density
5,308 ft Elevation 1,618 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Masakhane

Jamestown, officially James Calata, is a town on the N6 national road 58 km south of Aliwal North and 105 km north of Komani in the Joe Gqabi District Municipality of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is at the centre of a fertile sheep, cattle and wheat-farming area and was the terminus of a branch railway line from Molteno. It was named after James Wagenaar, original owner of the farm on which the town was laid out.

People

Population4,811
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Population4,811
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Coordinates-25.9535°, 29.3307°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (577 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Masakhane

Masakhane is a small town in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 4,811. The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet (1,618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Masakhane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Area991.5 sq mi (2,568.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-25.9535°N, 29.3307°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 29, 2023.

Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 124 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 135 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 74 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 60 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 130 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 134 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 111 km
Nov 18, 2013 8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa M4.3 140 km
Dec 18, 2009 5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M4.2 116 km
Jul 30, 2021 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa M4.2 118 km
Dec 24, 2000 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa M4.1 118 km
Jun 13, 1991 6 km W of Randburg, South Africa M3.9 140 km
Apr 28, 2006 6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa M3.8 129 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 142 km
Jun 24, 1991 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa M3.7 98 km
May 27, 1995 4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.7 115 km
Oct 16, 1993 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa M3.6 91 km
Aug 1, 2021 6 km E of Alberton, South Africa M3.6 120 km
Jan 24, 2006 4 km S of Boksburg, South Africa M3.6 112 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
February 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
July 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in

Masakhane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Masakhane

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bongiduvha Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Masakhane

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JOY GOSPEL RADIO international MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Masakhane

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Shell
TotalEnergies
Witbank Truck Stop

Golf Courses in Masakhane

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankenveld Golf club

Stadiums & Teams in Masakhane

TeamLeagueDivision
Hoerskool Generaal Hertzog Stadium
Klarinet sports park

Airports Near Masakhane

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo Airport-Medium Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Arnot Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Belfast Aerodrome-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Bethal Airport-Small Airport
Blesbokfontain Airport-Small Airport
Delmas Airport-Small Airport
Devon Airport-Small Airport
Evander Landing Strip Airport-Small Airport
Komati Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Kriel Airport-Small Airport
Middelburg Airport-Small Airport
Mooivlei Airport-Small Airport
New Largo Airport-Small Airport
Pietersrus Airport-Small Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina Airport-Small Airport
Sace Airport-Small Airport
Vanggatfontein Airport-Small Airport
Witbank Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Masakhane

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
health care

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
3.1 km² (1.2 mi²)
Postal Code
1019

🇿🇦 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 Masakhane

What is the population of Masakhane?

Masakhane has a population of 4,811 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 991.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Masakhane?

Masakhane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

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