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Mookgophong, South Africa

Limpopo · South Africa

Mookgophong is a small city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 29,778. Elevation: 3,635 ft (1,108 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

29,778 Population 11/sq mi density
3,635 ft Elevation 1,108 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Mookgophong

Mookgophong, formerly known as Naboomspruit, is a town in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The town is located approximately 42 km north-east of Modimolle and 51 km south-west of Mokopane.

People

Population29,778
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Population29,778
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Coordinates-24.5167°, 28.7167°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceLimpopo
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (564 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mookgophong

Mookgophong is a small city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 29,778. The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet (1,108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Mookgophong

Mookgophong has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (24.9°C), the coldest is Jun (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 13.4° / 35.6° 93.8
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 13.6° / 35.6° 87.6
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 13.1° / 35.5° 39.6
Apr 20.3°C / 68°F 9.2° / 32.3° 41.6
May 17.1°C / 63°F 5.1° / 28.9° 11.8
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 1.8° / 27.5° 2.1
Jul 13.5°C / 56°F -0.3° / 27.7° 1.9
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 3.1° / 32.2° 1.2
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 6.9° / 35.4° 4.1
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 9.3° / 38.4° 30.6
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 12.1° / 38.7° 68.7
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 13.4° / 37.8° 108.1
Mookgophong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Area2,804.2 sq mi (7,262.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-24.5167°N, 28.7167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 23, 2018.

Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 47 km
Jun 22, 2013 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa M4.2 111 km
Feb 12, 1993 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa M3.4 78 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
August 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Mookgophong has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mookgophong

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High School Hans Strijdom
Wonderland Kleuterskool en Babasentrum
Laerskool Eugene N. Marais
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Hotels in Mookgophong

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Driefontein Lodge

Restaurants in Mookgophong

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fried Chicken & Chips
Wimpy

Cafes in Mookgophong

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madiba Corner Cafe

Train Stations in Mookgophong

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naboomspruit

Gas Stations in Mookgophong

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Engen
Naboomspruit
Total
TotalEnergies
ZA #560152592
ZA #560152594
ZA #733839484

Banks in Mookgophong

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Airports Near Mookgophong

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Polokwane International AirportPTGLarge Airport
Bonwa Phala AirportSmall Airport
Entabeni AirstripSmall Airport
Groblersdal Kob AirportSmall Airport
Hartebeespoortdam AirportSmall Airport
Marble Hall AirportSmall Airport
Nylstroom AirfieldSmall Airport
Ranch Motel AirportSmall Airport
Warmbaths AirportSmall Airport
Zebula AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1907
Postal Code
0560

🇿🇦 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 Mookgophong

What is the population of Mookgophong?

Mookgophong has a population of 29,778 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 2,804.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mookgophong?

Mookgophong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.

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