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Soshanguve, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Soshanguve is a major city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 872,309. Elevation: 3,868 ft (1,179 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
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About Soshanguve
Soshanguve is a township situated about 30 km north of Pretoria and just east of Mabopane, in Gauteng, South Africa. The name Soshanguve is an acronym for Sotho, Shangaan, Nguni and Venda, thus showing the multi-ethnic composition of the population. The major African languages of South Africa are heard in Soshanguve.
People
Climate
| Population | 872,309 |
| Population Density | 266 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.4729°, 28.0992° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (447 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Soshanguve
Soshanguve is a major city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 872,309. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet (1,179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Soshanguve
Soshanguve has an average annual temperature of 19.3°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 662 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 3,281.7 sq mi (8,499.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.4729°N, 28.0992°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in |
Soshanguve has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 55°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Soshanguve
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moretele College of Education | College | — | — |
| South African Police Service Academy | College | — | — |
| Tshwane North TVET College | College | — | — |
Schools in Soshanguve
116+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lethabong Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Siphamandla Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Entokozweni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ubuhle Bezwe Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| RS Maluleke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ntsha Peu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mzimuhle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Echibini Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Motshaba Notsi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Abel Motshwane Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vukosi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kgotlelelang Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Funekile Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dimakatso Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lesedi Potlana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kgadime Matsepe Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mmabana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kondelelani Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Francis Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sediba-Sa-Tsebo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kgomotso Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vukani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsaroga - Phoka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Babinaphuti Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Siyokhela | — | — | — | — |
| Tipfuxeni Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Namo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Morosele High School | — | — | — | — |
| Modisabana Daycare Center | — | — | — | — |
| Mabopane High School | — | — | — | — |
| Dr Mokoma High School | — | — | — | — |
| Dr Ngaka Maseko High School | — | — | — | — |
| Thulani Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Rhulani Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lethabong Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rekopantswe Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Tsewe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Refentse Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fumane Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Klipgat High School | — | — | — | — |
| Keitumetse Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Morula-View Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Wallmansthal High School | — | — | — | — |
| Thuthong Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Phuthanang Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mathaga Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baleseng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hlomphanang High School | — | — | — | — |
| Arethabeng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Reitumetse Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Soshanguve Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Meetseng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Siphamandla Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rhulani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Entokozweni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ubuhle Bezwe Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| RS Maluleke Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ntsha Peu Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Boepathutse Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dithabaneng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tiyelelani Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tiyelelani Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sun Valley Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matshidiso Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Abel Motshoane High School | — | — | — | — |
| Ema Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mzimuhle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Echibini Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Morosele High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mabopane High School | — | — | — | — |
| Refalotse Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Motshaba Notsi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lesolang Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Siamisang Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| MH Baloyi Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| School grounds | — | — | — | — |
| Manamelong Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Abel Motshwane Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Reatlegile Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Central Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matlapeng Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kiddies Ark Pre-School | — | — | — | — |
| Matshepa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nong Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsibogang Preschool | — | — | — | — |
| Kgopa Dilalelo Primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Bana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pelotona Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tshwane North TVET College - Soshanguve South Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Filadelfia Secondary LSEN School | — | — | — | — |
| Sinqobile Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vukosi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kgotlelelang Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Funekile Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dimakatso Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lesedi Potlana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kgadime Matsepe Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mmabana Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kondelelani Junior Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Francis Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sediba-Sa-Tsebo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kgomotso Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vukani Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Elizabeth Matsemela Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsaroga - Phoka Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Babinaphuti Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Siyokhela | — | — | — | — |
| Ikhwezilethemba Intermediary School | — | — | — | — |
| Shalom Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tsibogo Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Marula Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Soshanguve
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosveld Stereo | pop, rock | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Pretoria FM | — | AAC | |
| GrootFM | — | AAC | |
| Radio Pulpit | — | AAC | |
| Tuks FM | alternative, rock | AAC | |
| Harties FM | 2000's, 60's | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Urban Fusion Radio | — | MP3 | |
| KM RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Soshanguve
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovos Rail Museum | ||||
| Rovos Rail Museum | ||||
| Visitors centre |
Libraries in Soshanguve
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasia Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bodibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bodibeng Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ga-Rankuwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mabopane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayville Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayville Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pretoria Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tshwane library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waverley | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Soshanguve
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Soshanguve
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Soshanguve
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Soshanguve
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Soshanguve
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Soshanguve
36 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 |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | — | 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 |
| Beestekraal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Mountain Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bonwa Phala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brits Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Delmas Airport | — | 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 |
| Kitty Hawk Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | — | Small Airport |
| Mountain View Estate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Orient Glider Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rhino Park Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rooiberg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| The Coves Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vanggatfontein Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Warmbaths Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zebula Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Zilkaats Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Soshanguve
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dental care | ||
| Med Step Clinic | ||
| Medi Centre | ||
| Placecol | ||
| Pretoria North Eye Institute | ||
| Pretoria north medical centre | ||
| PTA North clinic | ||
| West street medical centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Soshanguve
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican church | |
| cellebration christian fellowship church | |
| Kingdom Apolistic Church | |
| MCSA 1137 John Wesley. | |
| MCSA, Mabopane Circuit 1137 Calvary | |
| Roman Catholic Church Winterveldt | |
| St Bedes Anglican Church | |
| St John's Apostolic Faith Mission | |
| St. Engenas Zion Christian Church | |
| St. Engenas Zion Christian Church | |
| The New Church of Southern Africa, Soshanguve AA | |
| The New Church of Southern Africa, Soshanguve AA | |
| The New Church of Southern Africa, Soshanguve AA | |
| The New Church of Southern Africa, Soshanguve AA | |
| Zion Christain Church |
Quick Facts
Around Soshanguve
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Soshanguve
2 places within 15 km
- • Crater Viewpoint
- • Eugene Shoemaker Memorial Viewsite
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Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Soshanguve
What is the population of Soshanguve?
Soshanguve has a population of 872,309 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 266 people per square mile, spread across 3,281.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Soshanguve?
Soshanguve enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.