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Mqanduli, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Mqanduli is a small town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 3,171. Elevation: 2,467 ft (752 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3,171 Population 149/sq mi density
2,467 ft Elevation 752 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
30.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Mqanduli

Mqanduli is a town in OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population3,171
Density149/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Population3,171
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Coordinates-31.8192°, 28.7618°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (769 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mqanduli

Mqanduli is a small town in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 3,171. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet (752 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Mqanduli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,467 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,467 ft (752 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates-31.8192°N, 28.7618°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 27, 1994.

Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in

Mqanduli has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Mqanduli

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mqanduli Village Full Service School
Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School
Mxambuli Primary School
Dumalisile Junior Secondary School
Sakela Junior Secondary School
Lower Mateko Primary School
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Museums in Mqanduli

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nelson Mandela Museum
Nelson Mandela Museum, Qunu

Clinics in Mqanduli

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1298160381

Train Stations in Mqanduli

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bityi

Gas Stations in Mqanduli

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sasol
ZA #12328465843
ZA #5331378024
ZA #6655156185

Airports Near Mqanduli

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
K. D. Matanzima AirportUTTMedium Airport
Idutywa AirportSmall Airport
Kobb Inn AirportSmall Airport
Koffee Bay AirportSmall Airport
Maclear AirportSmall Airport
Mazeppa Bay AirportSmall Airport
The Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Ugie AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mqanduli

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Thembalitsha Rehabilitation Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1876
Postal Code
5080

🇿🇦 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 Mqanduli

What is the population of Mqanduli?

Mqanduli has a population of 3,171 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 21.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mqanduli?

Mqanduli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches.

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