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Stanford, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Stanford is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 5,747. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,747 Population 3,806/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Stanford

Stanford

Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr.

People

Population5,747
Density3,806/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population5,747
Population Density3,806 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates-34.4394°, 19.4562°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (619 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Stanford

Stanford is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 5,747. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Stanford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above South Africa avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density3,806/sq mi
Coordinates-34.4394°N, 19.4562°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in

Stanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Stanford

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Die Bron Primary School - - - -
Okkie Smuts Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Stanford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Old Harbour Museum
Photographic Museum
Strandveld Museum
Whale Museum

Libraries in Stanford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Caledon Library0.0
Caledon Town Hall Library0.0
Gansbaai Library0.0
Hermanus Public Library0.0
Mount Pleasant Public Library0.0
Stanford Library0.0
Tesselaarsdal Library0.0
Zwelihle Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Stanford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gansbaai Farmes Market
Hermanus Country Market
Old Harbour Market

Hotels in Stanford

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HaesFarm
Springfontein Sleeps
Stanford Hotel

Restaurants in Stanford

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agteros Restaurant
La Cantina Street Food & Bar
La Trattoria
Madré
Ou Meul Bakery & Café
Schneider's Cape Floral Kitchen
Searles Garagiste
Springfontein Eats
Stanford Kitchen
Table 13 Pub
The Rivergate Eatery
Zesty Lemon

Cafes in Stanford

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MOSAIC Lagoon Cafe in the 1892 Spookhuis
Union Grocery & Eatery

Dentists in Stanford

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Plessis van der Merwe

Gas Stations in Stanford

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
TotalEnergies

Breweries in Stanford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birkenhead

Airports Near Stanford

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Robertson AirportRODMedium Airport
Andrew's Field-Small Airport
Ashton Airport-Small Airport
Black Oystercatcher-Small Airport
Bredasdorp Airport-Small Airport
Caledon Airfield-Small Airport
Cape Winelands Airport-Small Airport
Paarl East Airport-Small Airport
Pearly Beach Airstrip-Small Airport
Stellenbosch Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stanford

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dutch Reformed Church
NG Kerk
St. Thomas Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Area
3.9 km² (1.5 mi²)
Founded
1857
Postal Code
7210

🇿🇦 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 Stanford

What is the population of Stanford?

Stanford has a population of 5,747 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3,806 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Stanford?

Stanford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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