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Modderfontein, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Modderfontein is a small town in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 5,331 ft (1,625 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Modderfontein
Modderfontein is a small town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It began as a mining town adjacent to the Mud River, hence its name which is Afrikaans for "mud spring" or "fountain". It is located in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, adjacent to Kempton Park in the neighbouring City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,000 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.0891°, 28.1653° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (446 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Modderfontein
Modderfontein is a small town in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet (1,625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Modderfontein
Modderfontein has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (20°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) |
| Area | 724.2 sq mi (1,875.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.0891°N, 28.1653°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in |
Modderfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Modderfontein
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium Campus iTversity | - | - | - | - |
| Graad R sentrum | - | - | - | - |
| Aston Manor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kempton Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shangri-La Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Jeugland | - | - | - | - |
| Phomolong Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Christophers Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Con Amo School/Resource Center | - | - | - | - |
| Elrida Pre-primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Norkem Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Edleen Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Matthews | - | - | - | - |
| Shangri-La Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Jeugland Parkering | - | - | - | - |
| Kempton Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Kempton Park | - | - | - | - |
| Impala Laer Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Aston Manor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Edleen | - | - | - | - |
| Van Riebeeck Park Laerskool | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Jeugland | - | - | - | - |
| Mooifontein primary | - | - | - | - |
| Laerskool Kruinsig | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Modderfontein
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukhozi FM S.A | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Bosveld Stereo | pop, rock | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Jozi FM (HiFi aac) | - | AAC | |
| Pretoria FM | - | AAC | |
| GrootFM | - | AAC | |
| Radio Veritas | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Pulpit | - | AAC | |
| Express-FM Digital | christian, christian blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jacaranda FM | smooth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot 102.7 FM Club | - | AAC | |
| Mzansi FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 919 | - | AAC | |
| Tuks FM | alternative, rock | AAC | |
| Harties FM | 2000's, 60's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Urban Fusion Radio | - | MP3 | |
| KM RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Modderfontein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartheid Museum | ||||
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Benoni Museum | ||||
| Crush Museum | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Fietas Museum | ||||
| James Hall Museum of Transport | ||||
| Johannesburg Art Gallery | ||||
| Johannesburg Planetarium | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Lindfield Victorian House Museum | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Museum Africa | ||||
| Museum Of African Design | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| Number Four Prison | ||||
| Old Fort Prison | ||||
| Origins Centre | ||||
| Satyagraha House | ||||
| Sci-Bono Centre | ||||
| Smuts House Museum | ||||
| Train Museum | ||||
| Wits Art Museum | ||||
| Women's Jail | ||||
| Workers Museum |
Libraries in Modderfontein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benoni Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boksburg Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boskruin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eldoraigne Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Holmes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johannesburg City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and English Block | 0.0 | |||||
| LT GEN AML MASONDO, DMG, MMM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Pierre van Ryneveld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pierre van Ryneveld Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rabie Ridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Randburg Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rooihuiskraal Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rooihuiskraal Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosebank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spruitview Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tembisa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wartenweilier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weltevreden Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Cullen library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Modderfontein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryanston Organic Market | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Joburg Market | |||||
| Joubert St, Street MArket | |||||
| Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Mutliflora Flower Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Panorama Flea Market | |||||
| Rondebult flea market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Shoprite - Newlands |
Hotels in Modderfontein
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Modderfontein
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Modderfontein
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Modderfontein
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Modderfontein
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Modderfontein
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Modderfontein
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Modderfontein
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Modderfontein
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Modderfontein
31 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Modderfontein
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Modderfontein
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Modderfontein
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Modderfontein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperlake Brewery | ||||
| Copperlake Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Modderfontein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Stadium | ||
| Bill Jardine Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| Boksburg Stadium | ||
| DP World Wanderers Stadium | ||
| Germiston Stadium | ||
| Huntersfield Stadium | ||
| Orlando Amstel Arena | ||
| Orlando Amstel Arena | ||
| Union Stadium | ||
| Union Stadium |
Airports Near Modderfontein
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | Large Airport |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | Large Airport |
| Grand Central Airport | GCJ | Medium Airport |
| Rand Airport | QRA | Medium Airport |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | WKF | Medium Airport |
| Wonderboom Airport | PRY | Medium Airport |
| Aero 57 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aero Den Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aeropark Zyn Kraal | - | Small Airport |
| Aviators Paradise Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Mountain Valley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brakpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dasville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Delmas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Devon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dunnottar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | - | Small Airport |
| Freeway Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grasslands Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haakdoornboom Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heidelburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | - | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Estate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Orient Glider Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Springs Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| The Coves Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vanggatfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zilkaats Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Modderfontein
55 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue Community Health Clinic | ||
| 8th Avenue Clinic | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Aesthetica SKin Centre | ||
| Alexandra Community Health Clinic | ||
| Bellair Medical And Dental Center | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive Through | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive-Through | ||
| Doggy Paddle | ||
| Dunvegan Medical Centre | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Gold Reef City Theme Park - Clinic | ||
| Health WorkX Medical & Dental Centre | ||
| Health Worx Cresta | ||
| Highveld Medical Center | ||
| Intercare Mall@55 | ||
| Judah Africa, Clinic | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lakefield Medical Center | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Stie | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Stie | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicare24 | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Men's Health Clinics | ||
| Midstream Hill Medical Park | ||
| Myclinic | ||
| Opticross Optometrists | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Parkdene Medical Centre | ||
| Rooihuiskraal Clinic | ||
| Shanty Clinic | ||
| Shanty Clinic | ||
| SILHOUETTE AESTHETIC CLINIC | ||
| Surgery | ||
| The Local choice Pharmacy Bronberrik | ||
| The Sentinel Clinic | ||
| Windsor East Clinic | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Modderfontein
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk Kemptonpark | |
| Christadelphian | |
| El Shaddai Bible Ministries | |
| Gateway Uniting Church | |
| Geref Kempton Park N | |
| Kaleideo | |
| Maranatha Community Church | |
| NG Kempton- Kruin | |
| NG Mooifontein | |
| Saint Edmunds Anglican Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Volle Evangelie |
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What is the population of Modderfontein?
Modderfontein has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 724.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Modderfontein?
Modderfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.