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Philandersbron, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Philandersbron is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 1,295. Elevation: 2,720 ft (829 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,295 Population 6/sq mi density
2,720 ft Elevation 829 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
6.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Philandersbron

Philandersbron is a town in the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality within the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It has a population of 1,081; 99.07% of those speak Afrikaans. The town is mostly comprised (93.80%) of Coloured people with small percentages of Black African 3.89% and White (1.67%) people. 35.1% of residents are 14 or under.

People

Population1,295
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain6.9 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Population1,295
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Coordinates-26.8117°, 20.0948°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation6.9 inches (176 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Philandersbron

Philandersbron is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 1,295. The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet (829 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Philandersbron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above South Africa avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Area224.3 sq mi (580.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-26.8117°N, 20.0948°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"
82% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 27, 2021.

Jun 27, 2021 102 km ENE of Karasburg, Namibia M4.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in

Philandersbron has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Philandersbron

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Laerskool Philandersbron - - - -
Rietfontein Combined School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Philandersbron

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Clinics in Philandersbron

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rietfontein Community Healthcare Centre
ZA #1429158658

Gas Stations in Philandersbron

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #408324916

Stadiums & Teams in Philandersbron

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Airports Near Philandersbron

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arabi Hunting Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Aroab B Airport-Small Airport
Askham Airport-Small Airport
Bokspits Airport-Small Airport
Rietfontein Airport-Small Airport
Twee Rivieren Airport-Small Airport
Vredeshoop Landing Site-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Philandersbron

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
ǂKhomani Cultural LandscapeCultural2017

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
0084

🇿🇦 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
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Philandersbron

ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
Cultural · inscribed 2017
The ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape is located at the border with Botswana and Namibia in the northern part of the country, coinciding with the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (KGNP). The large expanse of sand contains evidence of human occupation from the Stone Ag...

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 Philandersbron

What is the population of Philandersbron?

Philandersbron has a population of 1,295 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 224.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Philandersbron?

Philandersbron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.9 inches.

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