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Middelburg, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Middelburg is a large city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 196,263. Elevation: 4,852 ft (1,479 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

196,263 Population 117/sq mi density
4,852 ft Elevation 1,479 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
22.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Middelburg

Middelburg

Middelburg is a large town in the South African province of Mpumalanga.

People

Population196,263
Density117/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation4,852 ft (1,479 m)
Population196,263
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation4,852 ft (1,479 m)
Coordinates-25.7751°, 29.4648°
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 Middelburg

Middelburg is a large city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 196,263. The city sits at an elevation of 4,852 feet (1,479 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.

Climate in Middelburg

Middelburg has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Dec (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.9°C / 70°F 9.5° / 32.3° 107.9
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 10.1° / 31.9° 105.5
Mar 19.7°C / 67°F 9.8° / 31.3° 54.6
Apr 16.4°C / 61°F 5.8° / 28.2° 57.8
May 13.4°C / 56°F 1.9° / 25.7° 14.4
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F -1.7° / 23.3° 6.1
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F -2.7° / 23.8° 6.2
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F -0.2° / 27.7° 2.1
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 3.8° / 31.9° 16.9
Oct 19.7°C / 67°F 5.2° / 34.6° 48.3
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 9° / 33.7° 76.1
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 9.8° / 34.1° 133.5
Middelburg 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 4,852 feet.

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

Elevation4,852 ft (1,479 m)
Area1,681.5 sq mi (4,355.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7751°N, 29.4648°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 M4.9 144 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 127 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 98 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 84 km
Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 113 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 150 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 129 km
Jul 30, 2021 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa M4.2 138 km
Dec 18, 2009 5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M4.2 136 km
Dec 24, 2000 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa M4.1 138 km
Apr 28, 2006 6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa M3.8 149 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 139 km
Jun 24, 1991 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa M3.7 119 km
May 27, 1995 4 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.7 135 km
Oct 16, 1993 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa M3.6 112 km
Aug 1, 2021 6 km E of Alberton, South Africa M3.6 140 km
Jan 24, 2006 4 km S of Boksburg, South Africa M3.6 131 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 95 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 42 km
Sep 30, 1994 7 km SW of Boksburg, South Africa M3.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in

Middelburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Middelburg

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoërskool Kanonkop
Middelburg College
Steelcrest High School
Laerskool Kanonkop
Dennesig Primary School
Aerorand Primary School
Middelburg Primary School
Middelburg Technical High School
Sozama Secondary School
Mphanama Secondary School
Sofunda Secondary School
Middelburg Combined School
Hoërskool Kanonkop
Middelburg College
Steelcrest High School
Laerskool Kanonkop
Dennesig Primary School
Aerorand Primary School
Middelburg Primary School
Middelburg Technical High School
Sozama Secondary School
Mphanama Secondary School
Sofunda Secondary School
Middelburg Combined School
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Radio Stations near Middelburg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JOY GOSPEL RADIO international MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Middelburg

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bezhoek private nature reserve

Restaurants in Middelburg

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Del Forno
Dros restaurant
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Cafes in Middelburg

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calico Coffee Bar

Train Stations in Middelburg

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Middelburg

19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Middelburg

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Capitec Bank

Shopping Malls in Middelburg

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pick n Pay Centre

Golf Courses in Middelburg

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Middelburg Country Club

Stadiums & Teams in Middelburg

TeamLeagueDivision
Hoerskool Generaal Hertzog Stadium

Airports Near Middelburg

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo AirportMedium Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Arnot Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Belfast AerodromeSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Bethal AirportSmall Airport
Blesbokfontain AirportSmall Airport
Carolina AirportSmall Airport
Devon AirportSmall Airport
Evander Landing Strip AirportSmall Airport
Forel AirportSmall Airport
Groblersdal Kob AirportSmall Airport
Komati Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Kriel AirportSmall Airport
Middelburg AirportSmall Airport
Mooivlei AirportSmall Airport
New Largo AirportSmall Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina AirportSmall Airport
Sace AirportSmall Airport
Vanggatfontein AirportSmall Airport
Walkersons FieldSmall Airport
Witbank AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Middelburg

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk Van Afrika - Middelburg Noord
Nederduitse Gerformeerde Kerk Middelburg (Witkerk)
Nederduitse Gerformeerde Kerk Middelburg (Witkerk)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,490 m (4,889 ft)
Founded
1864
Postal Code
1050

Around Middelburg

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 5
Banks 2
Parks 8
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Middelburg

2 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Fort Merensky
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Botshabelo Cultural Viilage

🇿🇦 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 Middelburg

What is the population of Middelburg?

Middelburg has a population of 196,263 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 1,681.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Middelburg?

Middelburg 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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