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Oakglen, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Oakglen is a small city in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 5,504. Elevation: 4,600 ft (1,402 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,504 Population 1/sq mi density
4,600 ft Elevation 1,402 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
13.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Oakglen

Oakglen

Hanover is a small town in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Named after Hanover in Germany, the town was established in 1854.

People

Population5,504
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain13.1 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Population5,504
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Coordinates-31.0507°, 24.4326°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation13.1 inches (332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oakglen

Oakglen is a small city in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 5,504. The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1,402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 36°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Oakglen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Area7,961.7 sq mi (20,620.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-31.0507°N, 24.4326°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 19, 1992.

Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in

Oakglen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Oakglen

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mirchi FM - MP3 128 kbps
UbuntuFM Africa africa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Yaadien - MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Oakglen

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanover Lodge Hotel
Hanover Lodge Hotel

Train Stations in Oakglen

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgervilleweg
Dwaal
Frans
Hanover Road
Linde

Gas Stations in Oakglen

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hanover Filling Station
ZA #1205619811

Airports Near Oakglen

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Colesberg Airport-Small Airport
De Aar Airport-Small Airport
De Aar Military Airport-Small Airport
Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Middelburg 2 Airport-Small Airport
Richmond Airport-Small Airport
Verborgenfontei Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1854
Postal Code
7005

🇿🇦 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 Oakglen

What is the population of Oakglen?

Oakglen has a population of 5,504 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,961.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oakglen?

Oakglen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 36°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches.

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