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Roodepoort, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Roodepoort is a large city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 326,416. Elevation: 5,702 ft (1,738 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Roodepoort
Roodepoort is a city in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Formerly an independent municipality, Roodepoort became part of the Johannesburg municipality in the late 1990s, along with Randburg and Sandton. Johannesburg's most famous botanical garden, Witwatersrand National Botanical Gardens, is located in Roodepoort.
People
Climate
| Population | 326,416 |
| Population Density | 5,234 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,702 ft (1,738 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.1625°, 27.8725° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (446 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Roodepoort
Roodepoort is a large city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 326,416. The city sits at an elevation of 5,702 feet (1,738 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Roodepoort
Roodepoort has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 645 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,702 ft (1,738 m) |
| Area | 62.4 sq mi (161.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.1625°N, 27.8725°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in |
Roodepoort has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Roodepoort
78+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khulanolwazi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nova Pioneer Rumisig Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Hoerskool Die Adelaar | — | — | — | — |
| Princess Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Culembeeck Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Allen Glen High School | — | — | — | — |
| Skye College | — | — | — | — |
| St Catherine's Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Hoërskool Florida | — | — | — | — |
| Fluerhof Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Victory House Private School | — | — | — | — |
| Thakhisa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Agape Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Curro Academy Wilgeheuwel Independent School | — | — | — | — |
| Reddford House Northcliff | — | — | — | — |
| Spark School | — | — | — | — |
| Playschool Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Playschool Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Royal Kings School | — | — | — | — |
| Royal College | — | — | — | — |
| West Ridge high school | — | — | — | — |
| Playschool Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Playschool Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Royal Kings School | — | — | — | — |
| Royal College | — | — | — | — |
| Bosmont Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool De Ruiter | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Florida | — | — | — | — |
| Gustav Preller Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Discovery Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Little Kings and Queens | — | — | — | — |
| Florida High School | — | — | — | — |
| Unified Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Laersskool Horison | — | — | — | — |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Fidelity Training Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Constantia Kloof Primary | — | — | — | — |
| West Ridge High School | — | — | — | — |
| Klein Pikkewyn | — | — | — | — |
| tulip | — | — | — | — |
| Discovery Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| West Ridge high school | — | — | — | — |
| Florida High School | — | — | — | — |
| Panorama Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Fairland | — | — | — | — |
| Cliffview Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Unified Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Laersskool Horison | — | — | — | — |
| Charter House Prepratory School | — | — | — | — |
| Gustav Preller Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Fidelity Training Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Ridgevale Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Constantia Kloof Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Roodekrans | — | — | — | — |
| Anchor Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Helderkruin | — | — | — | — |
| Hoerskool Bastion | — | — | — | — |
| West Ridge High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ridgevale Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Future Nation Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Future Nation Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Future Nation Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Moses Kotane Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nkone Maruping Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Charterhouse Private Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Bosmont Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kelokitso Comprehensive School | — | — | — | — |
| Kgatelopele Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Klein Pikkewyn | — | — | — | — |
| Roodekrans Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Meadowlands Senior Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Ikusasalethu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Gen. De La Ray | — | — | — | — |
| Die Burger Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Forté High School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool De Ruiter | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Florida | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Roodepoort
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jozi FM (HiFi aac) | — | AAC | |
| Pretoria FM | — | AAC | |
| GrootFM | — | AAC | |
| Radio Veritas | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Pulpit | — | AAC | |
| Express-FM Digital | christian, christian blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jacaranda FM | smooth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hot 102.7 FM Club | — | AAC | |
| Mzansi FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 919 | — | AAC | |
| Tuks FM | alternative, rock | AAC | |
| Harties FM | 2000's, 60's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Urban Fusion Radio | — | MP3 | |
| KM RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Roodepoort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartheid Museum | ||||
| Credo Mutwa Cultural Village | ||||
| Credo Mutwa Cultural Village | ||||
| Credo Mutwa Cultural Village | ||||
| Crush Museum | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Delta Environmental Centre | ||||
| Fietas Museum | ||||
| Hector Pieterson Museum | ||||
| Hector Pieterson Museum | ||||
| Hector Pieterson Museum | ||||
| James Hall Museum of Transport | ||||
| Johannesburg Art Gallery | ||||
| Johannesburg Planetarium | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Katyn Memorial | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Liliesleaf Farm | ||||
| Lindfield Victorian House Museum | ||||
| Mandela House | ||||
| Mandela House | ||||
| Mandela House | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Mandela House Alexandra | ||||
| Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum. The Tumulus building | ||||
| Museum Africa | ||||
| Museum Of African Design | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| Museum of Illusions | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| National Museum of Military History | ||||
| Number Four Prison | ||||
| Old Fort Prison | ||||
| Origins Centre | ||||
| Satyagraha House | ||||
| Sci-Bono Centre | ||||
| Sterkfontein Caves | ||||
| Sterkfontein Caves | ||||
| Train Museum | ||||
| Wits Art Museum | ||||
| Women's Jail | ||||
| Workers Museum |
Libraries in Roodepoort
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azaadville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boskruin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brenthurst Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brixton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Curtain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emmarentia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Extension 1 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Florida Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Florida Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Florida Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Holmes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johannesburg City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lehae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenasia Ext 3 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lenasia Ext 3 Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LT GEN AML MASONDO, DMG, MMM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lusaka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naturena Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olivedale Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orlando East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Parkhurst | 0.0 | |||||
| Pimvilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pimvilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Randburg Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Randgate Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhodes Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosebank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandton Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UJ APK Madibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wartenweilier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Weltevreden Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Cullen library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Roodepoort
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryanston Organic Market | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Chinese Shops | |||||
| Joburg Market | |||||
| Joubert St, Street MArket | |||||
| Kwa Mai Mai Traditional Market | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Kwa Mai-Mai | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Market on Main | |||||
| Mutliflora Flower Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Neighbourgoods Market | |||||
| Open Air Market | |||||
| Panorama Flea Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Rosebank Sunday Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Saturday Artisan Market | |||||
| Shoprite - Newlands |
Hotels in Roodepoort
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Roodepoort
34 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Roodepoort
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Roodepoort
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Roodepoort
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Roodepoort
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Roodepoort
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Roodepoort
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Roodepoort
11 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Roodepoort
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Roodepoort
76 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Roodepoort
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Roodepoort
8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Roodepoort
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Roodepoort
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Roodepoort
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperlake Brewery | ||||
| Copperlake Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Roodepoort
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Stadium | ||
| Bill Jardine Stadium | ||
| Bob van Reenen Stadium | ||
| Dobsonville Stadium | ||
| Dobsonville Stadium | ||
| DP World Wanderers Stadium | ||
| Gustav Preller Sports Grounds | ||
| Lenasia Cricket Stadium | ||
| Lenasia Soccer Stadium | ||
| Orlando Amstel Arena | ||
| Orlando Amstel Arena | ||
| Soweto Cricket Oval | ||
| Union Stadium | ||
| Union Stadium |
Airports Near Roodepoort
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | Large Airport |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | Large Airport |
| Grand Central Airport | GCJ | Medium Airport |
| Rand Airport | QRA | Medium Airport |
| Rustenburg Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base | WKF | Medium Airport |
| Wonderboom Airport | PRY | Medium Airport |
| Aero 57 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aero Den Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aeropark Zyn Kraal | — | Small Airport |
| Aviators Paradise Field | — | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Mountain Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brakpan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carltonville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dasville 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 |
| Haakdoornboom Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Heidelburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leeukop Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Estate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Orient Glider Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Parys Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Springs Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Star Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunset Shores Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| The Coves Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zilkaats Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Roodepoort
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Florida Post Office | |
| Meadowlands Post Office | |
| Orlando Post Office | |
| Post Office: Fairland | |
| Post Office: Fairland | |
| Postnet | |
| Postnet | |
| Postnet | |
| Wilropark post office | |
| Wilropark post office |
Treatment Centers in Roodepoort
45 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue Community Health Clinic | ||
| 8th Avenue Clinic | ||
| Alexandra Community Health Clinic | ||
| Ampath - Krugersdorp Bell street | ||
| Ampath - Krugersdorp Bell street | ||
| Bellair Medical And Dental Center | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Berario Clinic | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Bio-Art Saxonworld | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Changes Addiction Rehab | ||
| Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| COVID Testing - Drive-Through | ||
| DaruShifa | ||
| Doggy Paddle | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Fairland's Scout Hall | ||
| Freeway Surgery | ||
| G4 Medical Services - NiteDoc | ||
| G4 Medical Services - NiteDoc | ||
| Gold Reef City Theme Park - Clinic | ||
| Greenvillage Clinic | ||
| Health Worx Cresta | ||
| Judah Africa, Clinic | ||
| Lancet Laboratories - Bell street Clinic | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid 19 Testing Site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing Site | ||
| Lancet Labratories Covid-19 Testing site | ||
| Lenasia Renal Centre | ||
| Medicross Medical Centre Krugersdorp | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Medicross the Berg | ||
| Men's Health Clinics | ||
| Myclinic | ||
| Nishtara Recovery and Wellness Centre | ||
| Opticross Optometrists | ||
| Shanty Clinic | ||
| Shanty Clinic | ||
| SILHOUETTE AESTHETIC CLINIC | ||
| Surgery | ||
| The Sentinel Clinic | ||
| Windsor East Clinic | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre | ||
| Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Roodepoort
84 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AFM Church Florida Park | |
| AFM Church Florida Park | |
| African Evangelical Church | |
| African Gospel Church, Orlando Circut | |
| AGS Arendshoogte | |
| AGS Arendshoogte | |
| AGS Wilropark | |
| AGS Wilropark | |
| AGS Wilropark | |
| AGS Wilropark | |
| Breakthru Life Church | |
| Breakthru Life Church | |
| Discovery Methodist Church | |
| Discovery Methodist Church | |
| Dutch Reformed Church | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church | |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church Phomolong Meadowlands Parish | |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church Phomolong Meadowlands Parish |
Explore Near Roodepoort
Quick Facts
Around Roodepoort
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Roodepoort
2 places within 15 km
- • North Cliff Eco Park
- • Soweto Signboard
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Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Roodepoort
What is the population of Roodepoort?
Roodepoort has a population of 326,416 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5,234 people per square mile, spread across 62.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Roodepoort?
Roodepoort 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 51°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.