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Rustenburg, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Rustenburg is a large city in North West, South Africa with a population of 373,695. Elevation: 3,842 ft (1,171 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

373,695 Population 3,427/sq mi density
3,842 ft Elevation 1,171 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Rustenburg

Rustenburg

Rustenburg is a city at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Rustenburg is the most populous city in North West province, South Africa. In 2017, the city's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached ZAR 63.8 billion, accounting for 21.1% of the GDP of the North West Province, and 1.28% of the GDP of South Africa. Rustenburg was one of the official host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, being in close proximity to Phokeng, the capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation, where the Royal Bafokeng Stadium is located. The England national football team also used this as their base camp for the tournament.

People

Population373,695
Density3,427/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation3,842 ft (1,171 m)
Population373,695
Population Density3,427 / sq mi
Elevation3,842 ft (1,171 m)
Coordinates-25.6676°, 27.2421°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rustenburg

Rustenburg is a large city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 373,695. The city sits at an elevation of 3,842 feet (1,171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Rustenburg

Rustenburg has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Nov (25°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 609 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 13.9° / 35.8° 122.0
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 13.7° / 35.7° 93.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 13° / 35.5° 46.7
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 8.2° / 31.6° 70.7
May 16.7°C / 62°F 4.3° / 29° 14.1
Jun 13.1°C / 55°F 1.4° / 26.2° 5.4
Jul 13°C / 55°F -1.1° / 27° 1.2
Aug 16.7°C / 62°F 2.4° / 31.3° 2.0
Sep 21°C / 70°F 7.3° / 35.4° 4.9
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 9.3° / 38.4° 36.8
Nov 25°C / 77°F 11.8° / 38.4° 86.1
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 14.3° / 38.2° 125.3
Rustenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,842 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,842 ft (1,171 m)
Area109.0 sq mi (282.4 km²)
Population Density3,427/sq mi
Coordinates-25.6676°N, 27.2421°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

880 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on May 22, 2024.

Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 145 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 147 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 86 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 146 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 146 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 146 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 88 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 117 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 143 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 88 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 149 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 86 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 95 km
Mar 7, 2019 6 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.8 96 km
May 6, 2020 6 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M4.8 145 km
Nov 18, 1998 4 km SSW of Stilfontein, South Africa M4.8 143 km
Jun 10, 1991 4 km W of Stilfontein, South Africa M4.8 140 km
Aug 8, 2006 3 km SSE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.7 146 km
Oct 9, 2009 7 km NW of Fochville, South Africa M4.7 88 km
Nov 17, 1998 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in

Rustenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Rustenburg

Institution Type Founded Website
ARC Industrial Crop Research Farm College - ,
Fields College College - Visit →
HTS Rustenburg THS College - ,
Lebone II - College of the Royal Bafokeng College - ,
Meridian Collage Rustenburg College - ,
Rustenburg Campus College - ,
Rustenburg High School College - Visit →

Schools in Rustenburg

124+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoërskool Rustenburg - - - -
Hoërskool Rustenburg Rugby Parkering - - - -
New Crescent Primary - - - -
Blue Bird College - - - -
MCD Training Centre - - - -
Riverside Private School - - - -
Grenville High School - - - -
Paardekraal Primary School - - - -
Laerskool David Brink - - - -
Bergsig Akademie / Academy - - - -
Buanja Primary School - - - -
Kgale Primary School - - - -
Bafokeng Secondary School - - - -
Lefaragatlhe Primary School - - - -
Cornerstone House Preparatory School - - - -
Rustenburg Laerskool - - - -
Fields Primary School - - - -
Oom Paul School of Skills - - - -
Karlien Park Primary School - - - -
Zinniaville Secondary School - - - -
Laerskool Rustenburg Noord - - - -
LD Matshego Primary School - - - -
Reatile Middle School - - - -
Bosa Bosele Primary School - - - -
Iteko Special School - - - -
Nkukise Primary School - - - -
Tlhabane Technical and Commercial High School - - - -
Reuben Monareng Primary School - - - -
Laerskool Vastrap - - - -
H F Tlou Secondary School - - - -
J D Mosiah Primary School - - - -
Lekwakwa Primary school - - - -
President Mangope Technical High School - - - -
Rampa Primary School - - - -
Kgatseng-Thabiso High School - - - -
Tlhabane West Primary School - - - -
Rutanang Primary School - - - -
Croton Primary School - - - -
Sunrise View Secondary School - - - -
Ramochana Primary School - - - -
Boikagong Secondary School - - - -
Letsibogo Primary school - - - -
Tshirologang Primary School - - - -
Boitekong Secondary School - - - -
Abana Primary School - - - -
Bana-pele Primary School - - - -
Mfidikwe Primary School - - - -
Selly Park Convent - - - -
Retlakgona Public Primary School - - - -
Keledi Middle School - - - -
Vukuzenzele Primary School - - - -
Freedom Park Secondary School - - - -
Laerskool Proteapark - - - -
Baitul Amaan Muskim School - - - -
German Secondary School - - - -
Thabiso Middle School - - - -
Hoerskool Grenswag - - - -
St. Augustine - - - -
Kloofview Primary School - - - -
Motladi Kgoadigoadi Primary School - - - -
Geelhoutpark Secondary School - - - -
Waterkloof Hills Primary and Secondary School - - - -
Waterkloof Hills Secondary School - - - -
Waterkloof Hills Primary School - - - -
Impala Engineering Training Center - - - -
Hoërskool Rustenburg - - - -
Hoërskool Rustenburg Rugby Parkering - - - -
New Crescent Primary - - - -
Blue Bird College - - - -
MCD Training Centre - - - -
Riverside Private School - - - -
Grenville High School - - - -
Paardekraal Primary School - - - -
Laerskool David Brink - - - -
Bergsig Akademie / Academy - - - -
Lefaragatlhe Primary School - - - -
Cornerstone House Preparatory School - - - -
Rustenburg Laerskool - - - -
Fields Primary School - - - -
Oom Paul School of Skills - - - -
Karlien Park Primary School - - - -
Zinniaville Secondary School - - - -
Laerskool Rustenburg Noord - - - -
LD Matshego Primary School - - - -
Reatile Middle School - - - -
Bosa Bosele Primary School - - - -
Iteko Special School - - - -
Nkukise Primary School - - - -
Tlhabane Technical and Commercial High School - - - -
Reuben Monareng Primary School - - - -
Laerskool Vastrap - - - -
H F Tlou Secondary School - - - -
J D Mosiah Primary School - - - -
Lekwakwa Primary school - - - -
President Mangope Technical High School - - - -
Rampa Primary School - - - -
Kgatseng-Thabiso High School - - - -
Tlhabane West Primary School - - - -
Rutanang Primary School - - - -
Croton Primary School - - - -
Sunrise View Secondary School - - - -
Ramochana Primary School - - - -
Boikagong Secondary School - - - -
Letsibogo Primary school - - - -
Tshirologang Primary School - - - -
Boitekong Secondary School - - - -
Abana Primary School - - - -
Bana-pele Primary School - - - -
Mfidikwe Primary School - - - -
Selly Park Convent - - - -
Retlakgona Public Primary School - - - -
Keledi Middle School - - - -
Laerskool Proteapark - - - -
Baitul Amaan Muskim School - - - -
German Secondary School - - - -
Thabiso Middle School - - - -
Hoerskool Grenswag - - - -
St. Augustine - - - -
Kloofview Primary School - - - -
Motladi Kgoadigoadi Primary School - - - -
Geelhoutpark Secondary School - - - -
Waterkloof Hills Primary and Secondary School - - - -
Waterkloof Hills Secondary School - - - -
Waterkloof Hills Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rustenburg

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rustenburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grave of Nkulumane

Hotels in Rustenburg

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bergheim Resort
Boschdal Guesthouse
King's Gate Hotel
Komodo Guest House
Rustenburg
StayEasy Rustenburg
Symphony Guest House
Travellers Inn

Restaurants in Rustenburg

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andrews
Antonage
Excalibur Hotel and Restaurant
Gezellig
Kenny Gee's
Nando's
Ocean Basket
Repang Eating House
Rosirapa Restaurant
Tandoori Flames
Toledo Spur
Tswelopele

Cafes in Rustenburg

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kloof Cafe
Mahaleng Sports Cafe

Cinemas in Rustenburg

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ster Kinekor

Zoos in Rustenburg

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malichri Predators Rock Zoo

Clinics in Rustenburg

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr KPK Jogi
KID Medical Centre
Koketso Medical Centre
Maikane Medical Suites
Phomolong Medical Centre
Seraleng Clinic

Dentists in Rustenburg

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Mabusela

Veterinaries in Rustenburg

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kloofsig Dierekliniek

Train Stations in Rustenburg

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burgerreg
Phokeng
Rustenburg

Bus Stations in Rustenburg

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rustenburg Taxi Rank
ZA #1287337358

Gas Stations in Rustenburg

48 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
BP
Caltex
Caltex
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Global
Global
Puma Watsonia
refueling
Sasol
Sasol
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Total Energies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
Viva
Viva Petrol Station
ZA #1355135724
ZA #1371801351
ZA #1375026694
ZA #478123961
ZA #478306596
ZA #478817391
ZA #624831982
ZA #8789335306
ZA #8807098512
ZA #8807327381

Banks in Rustenburg

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank
FNB
FNB
Nedbank
Nedbank
Standard Bank
Standard Bank

Shopping Malls in Rustenburg

9 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boitekong Mall
Foro Shopping Center
Matfar Shopping Centre
Platinum Square
Rustenburg Mall
Sunrise Park Shopping Mall
Tlhabane Square
Wall Street Mall
Waterfall Mall

Gyms in Rustenburg

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bounty Fitness

Golf Courses in Rustenburg

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rustenburg Golf Club

Breweries in Rustenburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Buffels Brewery
Jomp Brewery
UNB Tlhabane Depot

Stadiums & Teams in Rustenburg

TeamLeagueDivision
Olympia Park Stadium

Airports Near Rustenburg

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanseria International AirportHLALarge Airport
Morningside Farm Airport-Medium Airport
Pilanesberg International AirportNTYMedium Airport
Rustenburg Airport-Medium Airport
Aero Den Airport-Small Airport
Aviators Paradise Field-Small Airport
Baragwanath Airfield-Small Airport
Beestekraal Airport-Small Airport
Blue Mountain Valley Airport-Small Airport
Brits Airport-Small Airport
Carltonville Airport-Small Airport
Krugersdorp Airport-Small Airport
Mawala Airstrip-Small Airport
Mountain View Estate Airfield-Small Airport
Orient Glider Airport-Small Airport
Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield-Small Airport
Sun Valley Airfield-Small Airport
Tedderfield Air Park-Small Airport
The Coves Airstrip-Small Airport
Ventersdorp Airport-Small Airport
Zilkaats Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Rustenburg

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr KPK Jogi
Maikane Medical Suites
Phomolong Medical Centre

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Rustenburg

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rustenburg

84 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
African Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Antiogia Lutheran Church
Antiogia Lutheran Church
Bethany Christian Center
Bethany Christian Center
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Burning Bush Bible Church
Burning Bush Bible Church
Christian Revival Church
Christian Revival Church
Cornerstone Church
Cornerstone Church
Dutch Reformed Church
Dutch Reformed Church
EG Kerk
EG Kerk
Faith Point Church
Faith Point Church
Gereformeerde Kerk
Gereformeerde Kerk
Gereformeerde Kerke
Gereformeerde Kerke
Hervormde Kerk Rustenburg
Hervormde Kerk Rustenburg
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Home of Prayer Ministries
Home of Prayer Ministries
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kroondal Lutheran Church
Kroondal Lutheran Church
Lede in Christus Kerk
Lede in Christus Kerk
Masjid Ur Rahmah
MD Maleko Society
MD Maleko Society
Mery Immaculate
Mery Immaculate
Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral
Most Holy Redeemer Cathedral
N-G Kerk Rustenburg-Wes
N-G Kerk Rustenburg-Wes
New Apostolic Church
New Apostolic Church
NG kerk
NG kerk
NH Kerk
NH Kerk
OA Church
OA Church
OA Kerk
OA Kerk
Old Apostolic Church
Old Apostolic Church
Old Lutheran Church
Old Lutheran Church
Pinkster Protestante Kerk
Pinkster Protestante Kerk
Reformed Church Tlhabane
Reformed Church Tlhabane
Rustenburg Lutheran Church
Rustenburg Lutheran Church
Sacret Heart Church
Sacret Heart Church
St Emmanuel
St Emmanuel
St Peter's Catholic Church
St Peter's Catholic Church
The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Tlhabane Islamic Centre
Universal Church of the Kindom of God
Universal Church of the Kindom of God
V.G. Kerk
V.G. Kerk
Volle Evangelie Kerk van God
Volle Evangelie Kerk van God
WGMi Centre
WGMi Centre
Word and Life Church
Word and Life Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,170 m (3,839 ft)
Area
282.4 km² (109.0 mi²)
Founded
1851
Postal Code
0299
Website
rustenburg.gov.za

Around Rustenburg

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 39
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 10
Cafes 2
Bars 2
Supermarkets 27
Banks 8
Hotels 2
Parks 15
Fire Stations 1

Things to See Near Rustenburg

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Aasvoëlkrans
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Rustenburg Cross

🇿🇦 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Rustenburg

Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa
· inscribed 0

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 Rustenburg

What is the population of Rustenburg?

Rustenburg has a population of 373,695 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3,427 people per square mile, spread across 109.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rustenburg?

Rustenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

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