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Polokwane, South Africa
Limpopo · South Africa
Polokwane is a large city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 272,461. Elevation: 4,314 ft (1,315 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Polokwane
Polokwane, formerly named Pietersburg, is the capital city of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It is the country's largest urban centre north of Gauteng. It was one of the nine host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
People
Climate
| Population | 272,461 |
| Population Density | 6,605 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,314 ft (1,315 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.9045°, 29.4689° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Limpopo |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.4 inches (620 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Polokwane
Polokwane is a large city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 272,461. The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet (1,315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Polokwane
Polokwane has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 485 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,314 ft (1,315 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (106.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -23.9045°N, 29.4689°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in |
Polokwane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Polokwane
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Of Africa | College | — | — |
| Jeppe Education Center | College | — | Visit → |
| Polokwane FET College | College | — | — |
| Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology | College | — | — |
| Rosebank College | College | — | — |
| Tshwane University of Technology | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Limpopo | University | — | — |
| University of Limpopo Experimental Farm | College | — | — |
| University of South Africa | University | — | — |
| University of South Africa | University | — | — |
Schools in Polokwane
53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curro Heuwelkruin | — | — | — | — |
| Taxila Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg English Medium Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mitchel House | — | — | — | — |
| Wonderland School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenside Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| General Piet Joubert School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg High School | — | — | — | — |
| Flora Park Comprehensive High School | — | — | — | — |
| Noorderland High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tom Naude Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Capricorn High School | — | — | — | — |
| Oosskool Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Noordskool Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Ivypark Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Northern Academy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stepping Stones | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Maseala | — | — | — | — |
| Covenant Kids Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Northern Muslim School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg Laerskool | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Piet Hugo | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Ivypark Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taxila Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg English Medium Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rev MP Malatjie Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wonderland School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenside Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| General Piet Joubert School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg High School | — | — | — | — |
| Flora Park Comprehensive High School | — | — | — | — |
| Noorderland High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tom Naude Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Capricorn High School | — | — | — | — |
| Oosskool Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Noordskool Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Curro Heuwelkruin | — | — | — | — |
| Boiketlo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mitchel House | — | — | — | — |
| Northern Academy Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stepping Stones | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Biko Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Maseala | — | — | — | — |
| Covenant Kids Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Northern Muslim School | — | — | — | — |
| Pietersburg Laerskool | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Piet Hugo | — | — | — | — |
| Khaiso High school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Polokwane
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ThobelaFM | — | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Polokwane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polokwane Art Museum |
Libraries in Polokwane
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seshego Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Polokwane
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Polokwane
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Polokwane
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Polokwane
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Polokwane
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Polokwane
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Polokwane
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Polokwane
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Polokwane
46 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Polokwane
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Polokwane
10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Polokwane
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Polokwane
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Polokwane
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polokwane Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Polokwane
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Polokwane
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | Large Airport |
| Pietersburg Municipal Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Dendron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Entabeni Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Makhado Air Force Base Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ranch Motel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Polokwane
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ladanna Post Office | |
| Ladanna Post Office | |
| PostNet | |
| PostNet | |
| PostNet | |
| PostNet | |
| PostNet | |
| PostNet | |
| Superbia Post Office | |
| The Courier Guy | |
| The Courier Guy |
Treatment Centers in Polokwane
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Excel Medical Travel Clinic | ||
| Setlatjile M J | ||
| Wound Clinic Polokwane |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Polokwane
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Makapans Valley National Heritage Site |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Polokwane
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
| African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
| Assembly of God City Centre | |
| Assembly of God City Centre | |
| Catholic Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | |
| Catholic Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | |
| Christ Baptist Church | |
| Christ Baptist Church | |
| Christ Church Cathedral | |
| Christ Church Cathedral | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg | |
| Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg | |
| Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg Oos | |
| Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg Oos | |
| Masjid Ul Kawther | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Mount Horeb |
Quick Facts
Around Polokwane
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Polokwane
Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Polokwane
What is the population of Polokwane?
Polokwane has a population of 272,461 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6,605 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Polokwane?
Polokwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.