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Phaweni, South Africa

Limpopo · South Africa

Phaweni is a small town in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 2,077. Elevation: 1,473 ft (449 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,077 Population 1/sq mi density
1,473 ft Elevation 449 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Phaweni

Nyavani is a small village situated along the R524 route to Punda Maria in the Kruger National Park. The nearest towns from Nyavani are Malamulele to the south and Thohoyandou to the west. Nyavani falls under Collins Chabane Local Municipality. It borders the villages Tshikonelo to the north and Murhaga to the west.

People

Population2,077
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Population2,077
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Coordinates-22.8818°, 30.7788°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceLimpopo
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (666 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Phaweni

Phaweni is a small town in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 2,077. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet (449 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Phaweni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above South Africa avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area2,763.1 sq mi (7,156.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-22.8818°N, 30.7788°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 108 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 133 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Wettest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in

Phaweni has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in June to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Phaweni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Basopa high school library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Phaweni

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Airports Near Phaweni

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Giyani AirportGIYSmall Airport
Madimbo Airport-Small Airport
Mutele-Masisi Airport-Small Airport
Pafuri Camp Airstrip-Small Airport
Punda Maria(Malia) Airport-Small Airport
Shingwedzi Camp Airstrip-Small Airport
Thohoyandou AirportTHYSmall Airport
Tshipise AirportTSDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
0.7 km² (0.3 mi²)

🇿🇦 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 Phaweni

What is the population of Phaweni?

Phaweni has a population of 2,077 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,763.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Phaweni?

Phaweni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches.

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