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Rethabiseng, South Africa

Gauteng · South Africa

Rethabiseng is a small city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 13,136. Elevation: 4,790 ft (1,460 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,136 Population 4/sq mi density
4,790 ft Elevation 1,460 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Rethabiseng

Ekangala is a large township falling under the City of Tshwane in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It lies remotely in Gauteng, tucked into the border with Mpumalanga to the east.

People

Population13,136
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation4,790 ft (1,460 m)
Population13,136
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,790 ft (1,460 m)
Coordinates-25.7229°, 28.7169°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceGauteng
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rethabiseng

Rethabiseng is a small city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 13,136. The city sits at an elevation of 4,790 feet (1,460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Rethabiseng

Rethabiseng has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Nov (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 628 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 11.8° / 34° 112.7
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 12.4° / 33.4° 104.9
Mar 21.7°C / 71°F 11.6° / 33.4° 52.0
Apr 18.3°C / 65°F 7.6° / 30° 55.5
May 15.3°C / 60°F 4.1° / 27.6° 13.2
Jun 11.7°C / 53°F 0.6° / 25.1° 5.0
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F -1.6° / 25.8° 3.7
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 1.9° / 29.8° 1.3
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 5.8° / 33.6° 7.8
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 7.6° / 36.8° 43.3
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 10.4° / 36.1° 80.4
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 12.2° / 35.8° 147.7
Rethabiseng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,790 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,790 ft (1,460 m)
Area3,281.7 sq mi (8,499.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-25.7229°N, 28.7169°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

375 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 146 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 111 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 134 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 141 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 87 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 144 km
Dec 2, 2013 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa M4.8 89 km
Sep 25, 1997 1 km SE of Carletonville, South Africa M4.7 149 km
Jul 13, 2000 9 km SW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 135 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 82 km
Aug 16, 2012 6 km ESE of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 123 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 90 km
Oct 28, 1995 10 km W of Westonaria, South Africa M4.7 135 km
Jun 11, 2015 6 km N of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 145 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 138 km
Aug 31, 2014 10 km NE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 139 km
Mar 28, 2018 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 144 km
Jan 9, 2015 11 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 139 km
Jun 29, 2018 13 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.5 135 km
Jan 28, 2016 14 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in

Rethabiseng has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Rethabiseng

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ukhozi FM S.A - AAC+ 48 kbps
Pretoria FM - AAC
Radio Pulpit - AAC
Tuks FM alternative, rock AAC
Harties FM 2000's, 60's MP3 320 kbps
KM RADIO - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rethabiseng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kleinfontein Volksmuseum
Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum

Libraries in Rethabiseng

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rayton Library0.0

Airports Near Rethabiseng

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Grand Central AirportGCJMedium Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Swartkop Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Waterkloof Air Force BaseWKFMedium Airport
Wonderboom AirportPRYMedium Airport
Aero 57 Airport-Small Airport
Aeropark Zyn Kraal-Small Airport
Bapsfontein Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Benics Airport-Small Airport
Blesbokfontain Airport-Small Airport
Brakpan Airport-Small Airport
Delmas Airport-Small Airport
Devon Airport-Small Airport
Dunnottar Airfield-Small Airport
Eagles Creek Aviation Estate Airport-Small Airport
Fly Inn Estate-Small Airport
Freeway Airport-Small Airport
Grasslands Airfield-Small Airport
Groblersdal Kob Airport-Small Airport
Haakdoornboom Airport-Small Airport
Kitty Hawk Airport-Small Airport
Komati Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Kriel Airport-Small Airport
Marble Hall Airport-Small Airport
Microland Flight Park-Small Airport
Middelburg Airport-Small Airport
New Largo Airport-Small Airport
Panorama Airfield-Small Airport
Petit Airport-Small Airport
Rhino Park Airfield-Small Airport
Sace Airport-Small Airport
Springs Airfield-Small Airport
Tedderfield Air Park-Small Airport
Vanggatfontein Airport-Small Airport
Witbank Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,504 m (4,935 ft)
Postal Code
1021

🇿🇦 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 Rethabiseng

What is the population of Rethabiseng?

Rethabiseng has a population of 13,136 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,281.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rethabiseng?

Rethabiseng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

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