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Shatale, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Shatale is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 9,155. Elevation: 1,975 ft (602 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shatale
Bushbuckridge is the main town in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga, South Africa. It grew around a trading store that opened in 1884, and is named after the large herds of bushbuck found here in the 1880s, and the prominent ridge in the southeastern part of the municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,155 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.7957°, 31.0471° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shatale
Shatale is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 9,155. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet (602 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.7957°N, 31.0471°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Shatale has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.4").
Libraries in Shatale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graskop library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khulani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shatale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sensation |
Airports Near Shatale
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Large Airport |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Malamala Airport | AAM | Medium Airport |
| Skukuza Airport | SZK | Medium Airport |
| Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport | ASS | Small Airport |
| Askari Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buffelshoek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Egnep Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garonga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowrie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hippo Pools Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ingwelala | - | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Kudu Private Nature Reserve | - | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydenburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malelane Airport | LLE | Small Airport |
| Mica Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Motswari Airport | MWR | Small Airport |
| Ndlopfu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nelspruit Airport | NLP | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Riverside Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Satara (Singita Lebombo) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Shatale?
Shatale has a population of 9,155 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shatale?
Shatale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.