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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Pietermaritzburg is a major city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 839,327. Elevation: 2,087 ft (636 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
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About Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa after Durban. It was named in 1838 and is currently governed by the Msunduzi Local Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 839,327 |
| Population Density | 17,252 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.6168°, 30.3928° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.4 inches (797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is a major city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 839,327. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet (636 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 867 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Area | 48.7 sq mi (126.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.6168°N, 30.3928°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in |
Pietermaritzburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Pietermaritzburg
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedara College of Agriculture | College | — | — |
| Durban University of Technology Indumiso Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| KZN Poultry Institute | College | — | — |
| St Charles College | College | — | — |
| Ukalinga Research Farm | University | — | — |
| UKZN | University | — | — |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | University | — | — |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | University | — | — |
| University of Kwazulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg Campus | University | — | — |
| Varsity College | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Pietermaritzburg
113+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Certification Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Wykeham Collegiate Boarding establishment | — | — | — | — |
| LHC | — | — | — | — |
| Carter High School | — | — | — | — |
| Northern Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Riverwood College | — | — | — | — |
| Maritzburg College | — | — | — | — |
| Longmarket Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Merchiston Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Athlone Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| New England Pre Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St John's Diocesan School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Epworth School | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandra High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cordwalles Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| The Wykeham Collegiate | — | — | — | — |
| Imbali Lodge | — | — | — | — |
| Sukuma Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ridge Junior Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pelham Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Maritzburg Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Scottsville Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rosefern Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ridge View Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heather Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Funulwazi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Piet Retief Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zibukezulu Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Myezane School | — | — | — | — |
| Mfundwenhle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mehlokazulu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyonithwele Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bisley Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Peter Pan School | — | — | — | — |
| Kharina Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Union Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Springhaven Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Silver Heights Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Northdale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| T.P.A Full Service School | — | — | — | — |
| Northlands Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| W A Lewitt Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Raisethorpe Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Deccan Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dunveria Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Regina Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Woodlands Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alston Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Allandale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ashdown Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bethel Christian Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Bongudunga Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Grange Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nondwayiza School | — | — | — | — |
| IT Certification Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Wykeham Collegiate Boarding establishment | — | — | — | — |
| LHC | — | — | — | — |
| Carter High School | — | — | — | — |
| Northern Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Riverwood College | — | — | — | — |
| Maritzburg College | — | — | — | — |
| Longmarket Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Merchiston Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Athlone Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| New England Pre Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St John's Diocesan School for Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Epworth School | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandra High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cordwalles Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| The Wykeham Collegiate | — | — | — | — |
| Imbali Lodge | — | — | — | — |
| Sukuma Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ridge Junior Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pelham Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Maritzburg Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Scottsville Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rosefern Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ridge View Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heather Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Funulwazi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Piet Retief Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zibukezulu Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Myezane School | — | — | — | — |
| Mfundwenhle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mehlokazulu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nyonithwele Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bisley Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Peter Pan School | — | — | — | — |
| Linpark High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kharina Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Union Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Springhaven Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Silver Heights Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Northdale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Green Hill Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| T.P.A Full Service School | — | — | — | — |
| Northlands Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| W A Lewitt Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Raisethorpe Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Deccan Road Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dunveria Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Regina Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Woodlands Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Alston Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Allandale Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ashburton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ashdown Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bethel Christian Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Bongudunga Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Grange Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pietermaritzburg
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakarela FM | news talk music | MP3 | |
| uMgungundlovu FM 107.6 | community, education | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Pietermaritzburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comrades Marathon House | ||||
| Nelson Mandela Capture Site – Visitor Center and Museum | ||||
| Voortreker |
Libraries in Pietermaritzburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Renaud Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Christian Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hilton College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Msunduzi Municipal Library, Bessie Head Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Msunduzi Municipal Library, Bessie Head Library | 0.0 | |||||
| TWC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pietermaritzburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Stall At The Rotunda | |||||
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Karkloof Farmers Market |
Hotels in Pietermaritzburg
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pietermaritzburg
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Pietermaritzburg
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pietermaritzburg
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pietermaritzburg
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pietermaritzburg
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Pietermaritzburg
14 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pietermaritzburg
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pietermaritzburg
50 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pietermaritzburg
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pietermaritzburg
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pietermaritzburg
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Pietermaritzburg
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pietermaritzburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pietermaritzburg
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | Large Airport |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Medium Airport |
| Virginia Airport | VIR | Medium Airport |
| Alverstone Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baynesfield Estate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Clan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estcourt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greytown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Howick Airport | — | Small Airport |
| New Hanover Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scottburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Scottburgh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Siteka Airport | — | Small Airport |
| The Grange Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Treverton College Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pietermaritzburg
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SA Post Office | |
| SA Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pietermaritzburg
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saint's United Church | |
| All Saint's United Church | |
| Full Gospel Open Door Church | |
| Full Gospel Open Door Church | |
| Maritzburg College Chapel | |
| Maritzburg College Chapel | |
| Mountain Rise Musjid | |
| Musjid ul-Taqwa مسجد التقوى | |
| Scottville Baptist building | |
| Scottville Baptist building | |
| St Alphege's Church | |
| St Alphege's Church | |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | |
| Wesley | |
| Wesley | |
| Wesley Methodist Church | |
| Wesley Methodist Church |
Explore Near Pietermaritzburg
Quick Facts
Around Pietermaritzburg
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Pietermaritzburg
5 places within 15 km
- • Samvula
- • Signal Hill
- • Swartkop
- • The Knoll
- • Town Hill
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Pietermaritzburg
What is the population of Pietermaritzburg?
Pietermaritzburg has a population of 839,327 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 17,252 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pietermaritzburg?
Pietermaritzburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.