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Perdekop, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Perdekop is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 6,087. Elevation: 5,686 ft (1,733 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,087 Population 2/sq mi density
5,686 ft Elevation 1,733 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Perdekop

Perdekop,, is a small town situated on top of a 1,889 m peak in the Mpumalanga province, in South Africa. It is a village 38 km north of Volksrust and 47 km south of Standerton.

People

Population6,087
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Population6,087
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Coordinates-27.1658°, 29.6236°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (702 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Perdekop

Perdekop is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 6,087. The city sits at an elevation of 5,686 feet (1,733 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Perdekop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,686 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Area2,569.6 sq mi (6,655.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1658°N, 29.6236°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 100 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 103 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 119 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 130 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 130 km
Oct 16, 1993 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa M3.6 148 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 123 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 124 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 122 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in

Perdekop has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Perdekop

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vukuzenzele Combined School - - - -
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Clinics in Perdekop

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1472205999

Train Stations in Perdekop

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palmford

Airports Near Perdekop

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ermelo Airport-Medium Airport
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Amersfoort Airport-Small Airport
Bethal Airport-Small Airport
Evander Landing Strip Airport-Small Airport
Holbank Airport-Small Airport
Majuba Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Pietersrus Airport-Small Airport
Tutuka Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Utrecht Airport-Small Airport
Volksrust Airport-Small Airport
Vrede Airport-Small Airport
Wakkerstroom Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,889 m (6,198 ft)
Postal Code
2465

🇿🇦 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 Perdekop

What is the population of Perdekop?

Perdekop has a population of 6,087 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,569.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Perdekop?

Perdekop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

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