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Qonce, South Africa

Eastern Cape · South Africa

Qonce is a mid-size city in Eastern Cape, South Africa with a population of 93,072. Elevation: 1,296 ft (395 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

93,072 Population 3,679/sq mi density
1,296 ft Elevation 395 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Qonce

Qonce

Qonce, formerly King William's Town, is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa along the banks of the Buffalo River. The town is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of the Indian Ocean port of East London. It has a population of around 35,000 inhabitants and forms part of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.

People

Population93,072
Density3,679/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Population93,072
Population Density3,679 / sq mi
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Coordinates-32.8808°, 27.3938°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceEastern Cape
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (775 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qonce

Qonce is a mid-size city in South Africa (Eastern Cape) with a population of 93,072. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet (395 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Qonce

Qonce has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 13.2° / 35.9° 170.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 13.1° / 33.7° 133.0
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 12.7° / 34.9° 107.4
Apr 18.3°C / 65°F 10.5° / 32.3° 104.0
May 16.7°C / 62°F 7.7° / 29.5° 82.6
Jun 14.7°C / 58°F 6.7° / 26.3° 47.5
Jul 14°C / 57°F 5.2° / 27.1° 15.6
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 5.4° / 30.8° 29.9
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 7° / 34.6° 92.5
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 8.4° / 34° 128.0
Nov 19°C / 66°F 10.6° / 33.5° 115.5
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 11.4° / 34.4° 130.0
Qonce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Population Density3,679/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8808°N, 27.3938°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.87"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in

Qonce has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Qonce

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Breidbach Secondary School - - - -
St Christophers Private School - - - -
Kingsridge High School for Girls - - - -
Dale College Boys High School - - - -
Central Primary School - - - -
Kusile Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Qonce

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amathole Museum

Restaurants in Qonce

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hulton & Cook
Spur

Monuments in Qonce

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Forge

Train Stations in Qonce

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Qonce

Gas Stations in Qonce

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Astron Energy
BP
BP
Engen
Engen
Engen
Shell
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies

Banks in Qonce

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

African Bank
Capitec Bank
Nedbank
Standard Bank

Shopping Malls in Qonce

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metlife Mall

Golf Courses in Qonce

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

King Williamstown Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Qonce

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Airports Near Qonce

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Phalo AirportELSLarge Airport
Bisho AirportBIYMedium Airport
Cathcart Airport-Small Airport
Fort D'Acre Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Komga Airport-Small Airport
Kwelega Road Airstrip-Small Airport
Port Alfred AirportAFDSmall Airport
Stutterheim Airport-Small Airport
Whats Landing Airport-Small Airport
Wings Park Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qonce

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Good News
NG Kerk
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
398 m (1,306 ft)
Area
65.5 km² (25.3 mi²)
Founded
1835
Postal Code
5600

Around Qonce

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 2
Supermarkets 4
Banks 3
Museums 1
Places of Worship 2

🇿🇦 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 Qonce

What is the population of Qonce?

Qonce has a population of 93,072 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3,679 people per square mile, spread across 25.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qonce?

Qonce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

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