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Matsulu, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Matsulu is a mid-size city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 47,306. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

47,306 Population 18/sq mi density
1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Matsulu

Matsulu

Matsulu is a township in the Mbombela Local Municipality under the Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It lies between Kruger National Park and the N4 national road 41 kilometres east of Mbombela, 3 kilometres before the Kaapmuiden train station. It is also flanked by the Nsikazi River on the east & the Crocodile River on the south.

People

Population47,306
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Population47,306
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Coordinates-25.5230°, 31.3569°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (783 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matsulu

Matsulu is a mid-size city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 47,306. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Matsulu

Matsulu has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Dec (24.9°C), the coldest is Jun (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 850 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 14.3° / 36.9° 125.7
Feb 24°C / 75°F 15.5° / 35.5° 191.8
Mar 23.1°C / 73°F 14.5° / 35.5° 84.7
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 11.7° / 34.4° 67.3
May 18.6°C / 65°F 8.4° / 31.6° 30.3
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 5.8° / 30.2° 16.8
Jul 15.8°C / 61°F 4.5° / 30.6° 9.7
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 7.9° / 35.9° 6.3
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 8.5° / 37.7° 29.9
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 10.4° / 40.8° 59.0
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 13.3° / 40.3° 86.4
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 14.1° / 39.9° 141.9
Matsulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above South Africa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area2,601.3 sq mi (6,737.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-25.5230°N, 31.3569°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 79 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 97 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
March 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Matsulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 61°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Matsulu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sibusisiwe High School
Matsulu Primary School
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Radio Stations near Matsulu

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KAYA FM 95.9 african, alternative UNKNOWN
Talk Radio 702 AAC+ 192 kbps
Jacaranda MP3 128 kbps
RISE FM AAC
Radio Laeveld MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Matsulu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rock engraving
Rock Engravings
rock engravings

Train Stations in Matsulu

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boulders
Kaapmuiden

Gas Stations in Matsulu

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies

Stadiums & Teams in Matsulu

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Airports Near Matsulu

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton AirportMedium Airport
Malamala AirportAAMMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Blackie Swart AirportSmall Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Inyati AirportINYSmall Airport
Komatipoort AirportKOFSmall Airport
Londolozi AirstripSmall Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume AirportSmall Airport
Msauli AirportSmall Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
Piggs Peak AirportSmall Airport
Pilgrims Rest AirportSmall Airport
Riverside AirportSmall Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Sappi / NgodwanaSmall Airport
Simunye AirportSmall Airport
Singita Safari Lodge AirportSSXSmall Airport
Tambankulu AirportSmall Airport
Tshaneni AirportSmall Airport
Ulusaba AirportULXSmall Airport
White River Mercy AirSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
1203

🇿🇦 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 Matsulu

What is the population of Matsulu?

Matsulu has a population of 47,306 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 2,601.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matsulu?

Matsulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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