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Philipstown, South Africa

Northern Cape · South Africa

Philipstown is a small town in Northern Cape, South Africa with a population of 3,365. Elevation: 4,475 ft (1,364 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,365 Population 102/sq mi density
4,475 ft Elevation 1,364 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
13.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Philipstown

Philipstown

Philipstown is a town in the eastern Karoo region of South Africa.

People

Population3,365
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Population3,365
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Coordinates-30.4373°, 24.4726°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorthern Cape
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation13.9 inches (353 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Philipstown

Philipstown is a small town in South Africa (Northern Cape) with a population of 3,365. The city sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet (1,364 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Philipstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,475 ft (1,364 m)
Area33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-30.4373°N, 24.4726°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 8, 2002.

Jan 8, 2002 54 km WSW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.7 135 km
Jul 3, 1999 36 km S of Ritchie, South Africa M4.5 120 km
Jan 8, 2002 52 km SW of Ritchie, South Africa M4.1 123 km
Nov 19, 1992 26 km NNW of De Aar, South Africa M4.0 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Wettest
March 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in

Philipstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Philipstown

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Philipvale Primary School - - - -
Philipstown Primary School - - - -
Phillipstown Hoërskool - - - -
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Radio Stations near Philipstown

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mirchi FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Yaadien - MP3 128 kbps

Cafes in Philipstown

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aftrekplek Philipstown

Clinics in Philipstown

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #12772816576

Gas Stations in Philipstown

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #12772816564

Airports Near Philipstown

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Colesberg Airport-Small Airport
De Aar Airport-Small Airport
De Aar Military Airport-Small Airport
Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Luckhof Airport-Small Airport
Orania Airport-Small Airport
Petrusville Airport-Small Airport
Verborgenfontei Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Philipstown

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NG Kerk - Philippolis

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1863
Postal Code
8795

🇿🇦 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 Philipstown

What is the population of Philipstown?

Philipstown has a population of 3,365 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 33.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Philipstown?

Philipstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches.

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