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Taung, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Taung is a small town in North West, South Africa with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,668 ft (1,118 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

3,668 ft Elevation 1,118 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
10.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Taung

Taung is a small town situated in the North West Province of South Africa. The name means place of the lion and was named after Tau, the King of the Barolong people. Tau is the Tswana word for lion.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain10.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation3,668 ft (1,118 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,668 ft (1,118 m)
Coordinates-27.5311°, 24.7866°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation10.5 inches (267 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taung

Taung is a small town in South Africa (North West) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,668 feet (1,118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Taung enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,668 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,668 ft (1,118 m)
Area464.1 sq mi (1,202.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5311°N, 24.7866°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"
72% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on May 13, 1992.

Aug 5, 1991 27 km NE of Hoopstad, South Africa M3.7 131 km
May 13, 1992 South Africa M3.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
July 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in

Taung has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Taung

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dry Harts
Myra
Pudimoe
Taung

Gas Stations in Taung

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
ZA #6698142128

Banks in Taung

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

African Bank
FNB
Standard Bank

Airports Near Taung

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vryburg AirportVRUMedium Airport
Almar Exclusive Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Beefmaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Belladona AirfieldSmall Airport
Belle Rive AirportSmall Airport
Bells Bank AirportSmall Airport
Boscobel AirfieldSmall Airport
Christiana AirportSmall Airport
Eagle Flight Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Ganspan AirportSmall Airport
Louwilla Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Reivilo AirportRVOSmall Airport
Schweizer Reneke AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
20.8 km² (8.0 mi²)
Postal Code
8584

🇿🇦 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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What is the weather like in Taung?

Taung enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.5 inches.

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