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Shakaskraal, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Shakaskraal is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 27,345. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

27,345 Population 54/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
45.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Shakaskraal

Shakaskraal

Shakaskraal is a town in the iLembe District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, situated approximately 15 kilometres south-west of KwaDukuza and 53 kilometres north-east of Durban. The town is dominated by local businesses and informal traders and main activities located in and nearby is sugarcane farming.

People

Population27,345
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population27,345
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates-29.4493°, 31.2153°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.5 inches (1,155 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shakaskraal

Shakaskraal is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 27,345. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Shakaskraal

Shakaskraal has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.6°C), the coldest is Oct (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 211 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28° 113.0
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24° 98.0
Shakaskraal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°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 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area503.9 sq mi (1,305.0 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates-29.4493°N, 31.2153°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 48 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 89 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 49 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
April 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Shakaskraal has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Shakaskraal

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Umhlali Primary School
So-High Methodist Pre-primary School
Destiny Life Academy
Shakaskraal Secondary School
Shakaskraal Primary School
Nonhlevu Secondary School
Osizweni Primary School
Aldinville Senior Primary School
Umhlali Preparatory School
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Radio Stations near Shakaskraal

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Gagasi FM UNKNOWN
East Coast Radio MP3 128 kbps
East Coast Gold decades MP3 128 kbps
Al-Ansaar Radio community, islam MP3 320 kbps
Ballito 88 FM - Radio Life & Style 80s, 90s UNKNOWN
Cassette Radio MP3 128 kbps
Megazone South MP3 128 kbps
Radio Namaste MP3 128 kbps
Underground Radio underground MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Shakaskraal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dukuza Museum
Luthuli Museum

Libraries in Shakaskraal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballito Public Library0.0
Ballito Public Library0.0
KwaDukuza Library0.0
Stanger Manor Library0.0
Umhlali Library0.0

Restaurants in Shakaskraal

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Impulse by the Sea
Monkeyland KZN
Ray's Kitchen

Theme Parks in Shakaskraal

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adventure Valley

Train Stations in Shakaskraal

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Groutville
Shakaskraal
Tinley Manor
Umhlali

Gas Stations in Shakaskraal

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sasol
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
ZA #744635104

Shopping Malls in Shakaskraal

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballito Farmers' Market
New Salt Rock Shopping Center

Airports Near Shakaskraal

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone AirfieldSmall Airport
Amatikulu (Microlight) AirportSmall Airport
Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) AirportSmall Airport
Empangeni AirportEMGSmall Airport
Eshowe AirportSmall Airport
Greytown AirportSmall Airport
Isithebe AirportSmall Airport
New Hanover AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Shakaskraal

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Wellvale Recovery Centre.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shakaskraal

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Souls Anglican Church
Baptist Church
Umhlali Methodist Chuch
Umhlali Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
4430

🇿🇦 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 Shakaskraal

What is the population of Shakaskraal?

Shakaskraal has a population of 27,345 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 503.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shakaskraal?

Shakaskraal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches.

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