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Orange Farm, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Orange Farm is a small city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 5,157 ft (1,572 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

10,000 Population 11/sq mi density
5,157 ft Elevation 1,572 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Orange Farm

Orange Farm

Orange Farm ("Farma") is a township located approximately 45 km (28 mi) from Johannesburg in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. It is the southernmost township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Its name, a misnomer given that oranges are grown in orchards instead of farms, has Dutch origins. It is one of the youngest townships in South Africa, with the original inhabitants, laid-off farm workers, taking up residency in 1988. Support for the population came slowly mostly from people who were tenants at the larger township of Soweto.

People

Population10,000
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Population10,000
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Coordinates-26.4833°, 27.8667°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Orange Farm

Orange Farm is a small city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,157 feet (1,572 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Orange Farm

Orange Farm has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 565 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 10.6° / 32.9° 88.5
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 11.1° / 33.1° 73.2
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 10.8° / 32° 52.3
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 4.9° / 28.3° 71.1
May 13.4°C / 56°F 1.4° / 25.6° 12.2
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F -1.8° / 23° 6.8
Jul 9.4°C / 49°F -3.8° / 23.3° 3.6
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F -1° / 27.5° 2.4
Sep 17.8°C / 64°F 3.5° / 32.2° 11.3
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 5.9° / 35° 43.8
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 9° / 34.7° 91.7
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 10.6° / 34.1° 108.6
Orange Farm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,157 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Area870.1 sq mi (2,253.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4833°N, 27.8667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 128 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 116 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 130 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 125 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 131 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 126 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 40 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 127 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 117 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 122 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 132 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 51 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 36 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 139 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 134 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 124 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 34 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 140 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 123 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 53°F (11°C) 0.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in

Orange Farm has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Orange Farm

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Willowmead Secondary School
Moloantoa Primary School
Tharabollo Secondary School
Don Bosco Educational Projects (Ennerdale)
Leshata Secondary School
Govan Mbeki Primary School
Daxina Primary School
Masibambane College
Sierra Nevada Primary School
Madiba Primary School
Mid Ennerdale Primary School
Parkside Primary School
Laus Deo Primary School
Madume Primary School
Zonkizizwe Primary School
Lakeside Estate Primary School
Finetown Secondary School
Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School
Thuthukani Primary School
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Radio Stations near Orange Farm

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Jozi FM (HiFi aac) AAC
Radio Veritas AAC+ 48 kbps
Express-FM Digital christian, christian blues MP3 128 kbps
Jacaranda FM smooth MP3 128 kbps
Hot 102.7 FM Club AAC
Mzansi FM MP3 192 kbps
919 AAC
salaammedia humanitarian, islam AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Orange Farm

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apartheid Museum
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
Crush Museum
Hector Pieterson Museum
Hector Pieterson Museum
Hector Pieterson Museum
James Hall Museum of Transport
Mandela House
Mandela House
Mandela House
Stephenson Photo Museum
Stephenson Photo Museum
Train Museum
Vaal Teknorama

Libraries in Orange Farm

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Extension 1 Library0.0
Henley Library0.0
Lehae Library0.0
Lenasia Ext 3 Library0.0
Lenasia Ext 3 Library0.0
Naturena Library0.0
Naturena Library0.0
Orange Farm Library0.0
Orlando East Library0.0
Orlando East Library0.0
Orlando East Library0.0
Pimvilee Library0.0
Pimvilee Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library - SE20.0
Public Library - SE20.0
Public Library - SE20.0
South Hills Library0.0
South Hills Library0.0
South Hills Library0.0
Stephenson Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Orange Farm

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mutliflora Flower Market
Panorama Flea Market

Clinics in Orange Farm

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barney Molokoane Clinic
Dr Helga Kuhn Clinic

Train Stations in Orange Farm

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grasmere
Midannadale
Stretford

Bus Stations in Orange Farm

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Driezik Taxi Rank

Gas Stations in Orange Farm

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Engen
Shell
Total
TotalEnergies

Shopping Malls in Orange Farm

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eyethu Shopping Mall
NTN Centre
Palm Springs Shopping Centre

Breweries in Orange Farm

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
SWAGGA

Stadiums & Teams in Orange Farm

TeamLeagueDivision
Chris Hani Stadium
George Thabe Stadium
Lenasia Cricket Stadium
Lenasia Soccer Stadium
Soweto Cricket Oval

Airports Near Orange Farm

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Vereeniging AirportMedium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Aero 57 AirportSmall Airport
Aeropark Zyn KraalSmall Airport
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) AirportSmall Airport
Bapsfontein AirportSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Bierman Landgoed AirstripSmall Airport
Blue Mountain Valley AirportSmall Airport
Brakpan AirportSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Dasville AirportSmall Airport
Dunnottar AirfieldSmall Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate AirportSmall Airport
Fly Inn EstateSmall Airport
Grasslands AirfieldSmall Airport
Heidelburg AirportSmall Airport
Jim Fouche Resort AirportSmall Airport
Kitty Hawk AirportSmall Airport
Klipriver AirfieldSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Leeukop Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Microland Flight ParkSmall Airport
Mountain View Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Orient Glider AirportSmall Airport
Panorama AirfieldSmall Airport
Parys AirportSmall Airport
Petit AirportSmall Airport
Rhino Park AirfieldSmall Airport
Saffier AirportSmall Airport
Silver Creek Gorge Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Springs AirfieldSmall Airport
Star AirportSmall Airport
Sun Valley AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunset Shores AirfieldSmall Airport
Tedderfield Air ParkSmall Airport
The Coves AirstripSmall Airport
Vaal Dam AirfieldSmall Airport
Vanderbijlpark AirportSmall Airport
Villiers AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Orange Farm

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barney Molokoane Clinic
Bellair Medical And Dental Center
Chiropractic Clinic
DaruShifa
Freeway Surgery
Gold Reef City Theme Park - Clinic
Greenvillage Clinic
Lancet Labarotories Covid-19 Testing Site
Lenasia Renal Centre
Nishtara Recovery and Wellness Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orange Farm

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Catholic Church
Christ Disciples Bible Church
Saint Nicholas Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,572 m (5,158 ft)
Postal Code
1805

🇿🇦 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 Orange Farm

What is the population of Orange Farm?

Orange Farm has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 870.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Orange Farm?

Orange Farm 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 50°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.

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