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Nongoma, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Nongoma is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 9,140. Elevation: 2,605 ft (794 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

9,140 Population 9/sq mi density
2,605 ft Elevation 794 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Nongoma

Nongoma

Nongoma is a town in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is the seat of the Nongoma Local Municipality. It is situated 300 km north of Durban and 56 km from Ulundi; it is surrounded by the Ngome Forest. It is a busy market town that serves a large surrounding area. It is assigned registration plate NND.

People

Population9,140
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Population9,140
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Coordinates-27.9097°, 31.6482°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nongoma

Nongoma is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 9,140. The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet (794 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Nongoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,605 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Area1,034.0 sq mi (2,678.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-27.9097°N, 31.6482°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 16, 2015.

May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 118 km
Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 140 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in

Nongoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Nongoma

Institution Type Founded Website
King Bhekuzulu High School College

Schools in Nongoma

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mlokothwa High School
Noju Secondary School
Nhlophenkulu Primary School
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Clinics in Nongoma

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Queen Nolonolo Clinic

Gas Stations in Nongoma

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Shell

Banks in Nongoma

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Ithala Bank
Standard Bank

Airports Near Nongoma

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mkuze AirportMZQMedium Airport
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi AirportULDMedium Airport
Hluhluwe AirportHLWSmall Airport
Itala AirportSmall Airport
Jozini AirportSmall Airport
Lavumisa AirportSmall Airport
Mubatuba AirportDUKSmall Airport
Nongoma AirportSmall Airport
Pongola AirportSmall Airport
Riverview AirportSmall Airport
Zulu Inyala AirportPZLSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
802 m (2,631 ft)
Founded
1887
Postal Code
3950

🇿🇦 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 Nongoma

What is the population of Nongoma?

Nongoma has a population of 9,140 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,034.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nongoma?

Nongoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

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