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Orient Hills, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Orient Hills is a small town in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 2,043. Elevation: 5,148 ft (1,569 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2,043 Population 3/sq mi density
5,148 ft Elevation 1,569 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Orient Hills

Orient Hills

Magaliesburg is a small town situated below the Witwatersrand mountain range in Gauteng, South Africa. The Magaliesberg mountain range is north and visible from town, hence the name "Magaliesburg". The mountains themselves are named after Kgosi Môgale Wa Môgale, a MoTswana chief of the BaPô ba Mogale clan. Burg is the Afrikaans name for Town and berg means mountain.

People

Population2,043
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Population2,043
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Coordinates-26.0314°, 27.6027°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Orient Hills

Orient Hills is a small town in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 2,043. The city sits at an elevation of 5,148 feet (1,569 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Orient Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,148 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Area601.4 sq mi (1,557.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-26.0314°N, 27.6027°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

966 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 M5.4 139 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 126 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 142 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 132 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 133 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 134 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 133 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 45 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 136 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 127 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 65 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 42 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 137 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 133 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 139 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 144 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 59 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 137 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 40 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in

Orient Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Orient Hills

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bosveld Stereo pop, rock AAC 96 kbps
Jozi FM (HiFi aac) AAC
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
Urban Fusion Radio MP3

Museums in Orient Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum. The Tumulus building
Sterkfontein Caves
Sterkfontein Caves

Libraries in Orient Hills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Azaadville Library0.0
Lusaka Library0.0
Randgate Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Orient Hills

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Open Air Market

Hotels in Orient Hills

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maropeng Boutique Hotel

Stadiums & Teams in Orient Hills

TeamLeagueDivision
Bob van Reenen Stadium

Airports Near Orient Hills

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Morningside Farm AirportMedium Airport
Pilanesberg International AirportNTYMedium Airport
Potchefstroom AirportPCFMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Rustenburg AirportMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Vereeniging AirportMedium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Wonderboom AirportPRYMedium Airport
Aero 57 AirportSmall Airport
Aero Den AirportSmall Airport
Aviators Paradise FieldSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Beestekraal AirportSmall Airport
Blue Mountain Valley AirportSmall Airport
Brakpan AirportSmall Airport
Brits AirportSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate AirportSmall Airport
Fly Inn EstateSmall Airport
Freeway AirportSmall Airport
Grasslands AirfieldSmall Airport
Haakdoornboom AirportSmall Airport
Klipriver AirfieldSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Mountain View Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Orient Glider AirportSmall Airport
Panorama AirfieldSmall Airport
Saffier AirportSmall Airport
Silver Creek Gorge Estate AirfieldSmall Airport
Sun Valley AirfieldSmall Airport
Tedderfield Air ParkSmall Airport
The Coves AirstripSmall Airport
Vanderbijlpark AirportSmall Airport
Zilkaats AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Orient Hills

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ampath - Krugersdorp Bell street
Ampath - Krugersdorp Bell street
G4 Medical Services - NiteDoc
G4 Medical Services - NiteDoc
Greenvillage Clinic
Lancet Laboratories - Bell street Clinic
Lancet Labratories Covid 19 Testing Site
Medicross Medical Centre Krugersdorp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Orient Hills

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Galalea
The New Church of Southern Africa, Orient Hills

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
11.4 km² (4.4 mi²)
Postal Code
1739

🇿🇦 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 Orient Hills

What is the population of Orient Hills?

Orient Hills has a population of 2,043 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 601.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Orient Hills?

Orient Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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