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Mkhuhlu, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Mkhuhlu is a mid-size city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 42,969. Elevation: 1,447 ft (441 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mkhuhlu
Driefontein, also known as Saul Mkhizeville is a village in Gert Sibande District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It has changed its name to Mkhizeville after Saul Mkhize who was shot and killed by the apartheid police for organising a peacefull march against forceful removals.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,969 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.9878°, 31.2385° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mkhuhlu
Mkhuhlu is a mid-size city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 42,969. The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet (441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Mkhuhlu
Mkhuhlu has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Dec (25.1°C), the coldest is Jun (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 996 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.9878°N, 31.2385°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
Mkhuhlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Mkhuhlu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milites Dei Training Academy | College | - | , |
| Mpumalanga Traffic College | College | - | , |
Radio Stations near Mkhuhlu
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 |
Libraries in Mkhuhlu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khulani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mkhuhlu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sensation |
Clinics in Mkhuhlu
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mkhuhlu
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mkhuhlu
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mkhuhlu
37 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Large Airport |
| Barberton Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Malamala Airport | AAM | Medium Airport |
| Skukuza Airport | SZK | Medium Airport |
| Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport | ASS | Small Airport |
| Blackie Swart Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buffelshoek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gowrie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Komatipoort Airport | KOF | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Malelane Airport | LLE | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nelspruit Airport | NLP | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sappi / Ngodwana | - | Small Airport |
| Satara (Singita Lebombo) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Mkhuhlu?
Mkhuhlu has a population of 42,969 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mkhuhlu?
Mkhuhlu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.