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Ngcobo, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Ngcobo is a small city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 11,783. Elevation: 3,028 ft (923 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,783 Population 10/sq mi density
3,028 ft Elevation 923 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Ngcobo

Ngcobo, alternatively rendered Engcobo, is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

People

Population11,783
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation3,028 ft (923 m)
Population11,783
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation3,028 ft (923 m)
Coordinates-31.6754°, 27.9966°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (649 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ngcobo

Ngcobo is a small city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 11,783. The city sits at an elevation of 3,028 feet (923 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Ngcobo

Ngcobo has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.7°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 932 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.7°C / 69°F 9° / 34.9° 156.1
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 9.6° / 34° 111.4
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 8° / 33.7° 97.8
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 3.9° / 29° 98.4
May 13.2°C / 56°F 2° / 25.5° 37.7
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 0.6° / 23.4° 27.7
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F -1.6° / 24.3° 11.2
Aug 11.7°C / 53°F -0.8° / 27° 15.6
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 1.5° / 32.8° 58.3
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 3.6° / 35.2° 76.4
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 6.1° / 35.4° 104.2
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 7.6° / 35.6° 137.7
Ngcobo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,028 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,028 ft (923 m)
Area1,169.2 sq mi (3,028.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-31.6754°N, 27.9966°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

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 M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
February 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Ngcobo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Ngcobo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nyanga Senior Secondary School - - - -
Manzana Primary Junior School - - - -
Manzana Senior Secondary School - - - -
Enduku Full Service School - - - -
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Clinics in Ngcobo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #13373425849

Gas Stations in Ngcobo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sasol
Shell
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Airports Near Ngcobo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
K. D. Matanzima AirportUTTMedium Airport
Barkly East Airport-Small Airport
Elliot Airport-Small Airport
Idutywa Airport-Small Airport
Indwe Airport-Small Airport
Maclear Airport-Small Airport
Ugie Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1876
Postal Code
5050

🇿🇦 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 Ngcobo

What is the population of Ngcobo?

Ngcobo has a population of 11,783 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,169.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ngcobo?

Ngcobo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

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