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Mdantsane, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Mdantsane is a large city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 205,504. Elevation: 912 ft (278 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

205,504 Population 770/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Mdantsane

Mdantsane

Mdantsane is a South African urban township situated 15 km away from KuGompo City and 37 km away from Qonce in the Eastern Cape. It is the second largest township in Eastern Cape and 17th largest in the Top 20 largest townships in South Africa.

People

Population205,504
Density770/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population205,504
Population Density770 / sq mi
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Coordinates-32.9332°, 27.7766°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (835 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mdantsane

Mdantsane is a large city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 205,504. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Mdantsane

Mdantsane has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (22°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 943 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 17.9° / 25.4° 93.1
Feb 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.7° 76.0
Mar 21°C / 70°F 17.2° / 24.8° 83.5
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.8° 89.1
May 17.8°C / 64°F 12.5° / 23° 56.5
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.3° 66.7
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 9.9° / 21° 41.6
Aug 15.6°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.5° 76.6
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 12.1° / 21.1° 63.3
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 13.3° / 21.2° 88.7
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 15.1° / 22.5° 104.9
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.2° 103.3
Mdantsane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area267.0 sq mi (691.6 km²)
Population Density770/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9332°N, 27.7766°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.10"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
February 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
September 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
December 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Mdantsane has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Mdantsane

175+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zanokukhanya Junior Primary School - - - -
Funulwazi Senior Primary School - - - -
Zwelihle Junior Primary School - - - -
Langelitsha Senior Primary School - - - -
Ebhotwe Junior Full Service School - - - -
Lunga Junior Primary School - - - -
Encotsheni Senior Primary School - - - -
Lwandisa Junior Primary School - - - -
Ulwazi Secondary School - - - -
Chuma Junior Primary School - - - -
Zinzani High School - - - -
Aqua Vista Primary School - - - -
Nkangeleko Intermediate School - - - -
Uviwe Senior Secondary School - - - -
Londolozani Junior Primary School - - - -
Inkqubela Junior Primary School - - - -
Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School - - - -
Solomon K. Mahlangu High School - - - -
Siyavuya Primary School - - - -
Sandisiwe Secondary School - - - -
Isithsaba Junior Primary School - - - -
Phumelelani Senior Primary School - - - -
Zuzile Junior Primary School - - - -
Nyameko High School - - - -
Arising Little Angels School - - - -
Zimasa Junior Primary School - - - -
Sinikiwe High School - - - -
Fanti Gaqa Senior Primary School - - - -
Nobhotwe Junior Primary School - - - -
Fikile Benson Gaushe Primary School - - - -
Khanyisa Junior Primary School - - - -
J.F. Mati Secondary School - - - -
Manyano Junior Primary School - - - -
Nowonga Primary School - - - -
Sakhile Primary School - - - -
Mizamo High School - - - -
Tom Panyana Primary School - - - -
Philemon Ngcelwane High School - - - -
Thembeka Primary School - - - -
David Mama Secondary School - - - -
Vulumzi Primary School - - - -
Vukuhambe Special School - - - -
Sinethemba High School - - - -
L. M. Yako Junior Primary School - - - -
Masixole High School - - - -
Misukukhanya Primary School - - - -
Dumisa Primary School - - - -
Phambili Primary School - - - -
Hlokoma Senior Secondary School - - - -
R. H. Godlo Primary School - - - -
Vulamazibuko High School - - - -
Khulani Commercial High School - - - -
Nkululeko Higher Primary School - - - -
Mzoxolo Senior Primary School - - - -
Isibane Junior Primary School - - - -
Gcobani Senior Primary School - - - -
Qwalasela Public School - - - -
Buchule Technical High School - - - -
Makukhanye Senior Primary School - - - -
Nzuzo Primary School - - - -
Elitheni Primary School - - - -
Sithembiso Senior Secondary School - - - -
Eric Mntonga High School - - - -
Fikile Bengu Primary School - - - -
Shad Mashologu Primary School - - - -
Mfundo Senior Primary School - - - -
Mdantsane Junior Primary School - - - -
S. E. K. Mqhayi High School - - - -
Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School - - - -
Siyanda Junior Primary School - - - -
W.S. Bashe Senior Primary School - - - -
Ngwenyathi Public School - - - -
Nxaruni Public School - - - -
Makhunga Mvalo Public School - - - -
Thandulwazi Primary School - - - -
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Junior Primary School - - - -
W. M. Mtyeku Junior Primary School - - - -
Phakamile Junior Primary School - - - -
Mzingisi Junior Primary School - - - -
Equleni Junior Primary School - - - -
Inkwenkwezi High School - - - -
Wongalethu High School - - - -
Sandisiwe Public School - - - -
Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School - - - -
Sikhulule Secondary School - - - -
Mzimkulu Senior Primary School - - - -
Zukisa Junior Primary School - - - -
Bulumko Senior Primary School - - - -
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School - - - -
Zanokukhanya Junior Primary School - - - -
Funulwazi Senior Primary School - - - -
Zwelihle Junior Primary School - - - -
Ebhotwe Junior Full Service School - - - -
Encotsheni Senior Primary School - - - -
Lwandisa Junior Primary School - - - -
Ulwazi Secondary School - - - -
Chuma Junior Primary School - - - -
Zinzani High School - - - -
Nkangeleko Intermediate School - - - -
Londolozani Junior Primary School - - - -
Inkqubela Junior Primary School - - - -
Dickson Dyani Senior Primary School - - - -
Solomon K. Mahlangu High School - - - -
Siyavuya Primary School - - - -
Sandisiwe Secondary School - - - -
Isithsaba Junior Primary School - - - -
Phumelelani Senior Primary School - - - -
Zuzile Junior Primary School - - - -
Nyameko High School - - - -
Arising Little Angels School - - - -
Zimasa Junior Primary School - - - -
Sinikiwe High School - - - -
Fanti Gaqa Senior Primary School - - - -
Nobhotwe Junior Primary School - - - -
Fikile Benson Gaushe Primary School - - - -
Khanyisa Junior Primary School - - - -
J.F. Mati Secondary School - - - -
Manyano Junior Primary School - - - -
Nowonga Primary School - - - -
Sakhile Primary School - - - -
Mizamo High School - - - -
Tom Panyana Primary School - - - -
Philemon Ngcelwane High School - - - -
Thembeka Primary School - - - -
David Mama Secondary School - - - -
Vulumzi Primary School - - - -
Vukuhambe Special School - - - -
Sinethemba High School - - - -
L. M. Yako Junior Primary School - - - -
Masixole High School - - - -
Misukukhanya Primary School - - - -
Dumisa Primary School - - - -
Phambili Primary School - - - -
Hlokoma Senior Secondary School - - - -
R. H. Godlo Primary School - - - -
Vulamazibuko High School - - - -
Khulani Commercial High School - - - -
Nkululeko Higher Primary School - - - -
Mzoxolo Senior Primary School - - - -
Isibane Junior Primary School - - - -
Gcobani Senior Primary School - - - -
Buchule Technical High School - - - -
Makukhanye Senior Primary School - - - -
Nzuzo Primary School - - - -
Elitheni Primary School - - - -
Sithembiso Senior Secondary School - - - -
Eric Mntonga High School - - - -
Fikile Bengu Primary School - - - -
Shad Mashologu Primary School - - - -
Mfundo Senior Primary School - - - -
Mdantsane Junior Primary School - - - -
S. E. K. Mqhayi High School - - - -
Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School - - - -
Siyanda Junior Primary School - - - -
W.S. Bashe Senior Primary School - - - -
Ngwenyathi Public School - - - -
Nxaruni Public School - - - -
Makhunga Mvalo Public School - - - -
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Junior Primary School - - - -
W. M. Mtyeku Junior Primary School - - - -
Phakamile Junior Primary School - - - -
Mzingisi Junior Primary School - - - -
Equleni Junior Primary School - - - -
Inkwenkwezi High School - - - -
Wongalethu High School - - - -
Langelitsha Senior Primary School - - - -
Sandisiwe Public School - - - -
Nontsikelelo Junior Primary School - - - -
Sikhulule Secondary School - - - -
Mzimkulu Senior Primary School - - - -
Zukisa Junior Primary School - - - -
Bulumko Senior Primary School - - - -
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School - - - -
Lunga Junior Primary School - - - -
Nzaliseko Senior Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mdantsane

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Link FM (RSA-EC) christianity, gospel music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mdantsane

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Calgary Transport Museum
East London Museum
Gately House Museum
Gately House Museum

Libraries in Mdantsane

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beacon Bay Library0.0
Braelyn Community Library0.0
Mdantsane Public Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mdantsane

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buffalo City Fresh Produce Market

Hotels in Mdantsane

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huberta Lodge
River Lodge

Restaurants in Mdantsane

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huberta Restaurant

Cafes in Mdantsane

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Clinics in Mdantsane

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NU 16 Clinic
Philani Clinic
Zingisa NU 5 Clinic

Train Stations in Mdantsane

9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arnoldton
Dawn
Egerton
Fort Jackson
Horseshoe
Mdantsane
Mount Ruth
Mtsotso
Wilsonia

Gas Stations in Mdantsane

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen Mdantsane Access Road
Sasol
Sasol
Shell
Shell
Shell Fort Jackson
TotalEnergies

Shopping Malls in Mdantsane

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mdantsane City Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Mdantsane

TeamLeagueDivision
Buffalo City Stadium
Buffalo Park

Airports Near Mdantsane

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Phalo AirportELSLarge Airport
Bisho AirportBIYMedium Airport
Brown's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Cathcart Airport-Small Airport
Fort D'Acre Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Haga Haga Airfield-Small Airport
Keimouth Airport-Small Airport
Komga Airport-Small Airport
Kwelega Road Airstrip-Small Airport
Mtwentwe Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Stutterheim Airport-Small Airport
Trennery's Airport-Small Airport
Wavecrest Airport-Small Airport
Whats Landing Airport-Small Airport
Wings Park Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mdantsane

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Duncan Village Community Health Clinic
Medicross East London
Pefferville Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mdantsane

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblies of God
Cambridge Community Church
Dr. E. J. Mqoboli Church
Dr. E. J. Mqoboli Church
Holy Covenant Church
Kingdom Hall
Mesatywa Methodist Church
Saint Francis Church
Saint Francis Church
Saint Luke
Saint Luke
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
URCSA
URCSA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
5219

Around Mdantsane

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 67
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Supermarkets 3
Police Stations 1

Things to See Near Mdantsane

1 places within 15 km

🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • The Lion Park

🇿🇦 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 Mdantsane

What is the population of Mdantsane?

Mdantsane has a population of 205,504 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 770 people per square mile, spread across 267.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mdantsane?

Mdantsane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

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