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Tekwane, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Tekwane is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 17,846. Elevation: 1,539 ft (469 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,846 Population 7/sq mi density
1,539 ft Elevation 469 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
30.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Tekwane

Krokodilpoort is een dorp in de provincie Mpumalanga in Zuid-Afrika.

People

Population17,846
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain30.2 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population17,846
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Coordinates-25.4778°, 31.1456°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.2 inches (767 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tekwane

Tekwane is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 17,846. The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet (469 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Tekwane

Tekwane has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is Dec (24.9°C), the coldest is Jun (15.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 850 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 14.3° / 36.9° 125.7
Feb 24°C / 75°F 15.5° / 35.5° 191.8
Mar 23.1°C / 73°F 14.5° / 35.5° 84.7
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 11.7° / 34.4° 67.3
May 18.6°C / 65°F 8.4° / 31.6° 30.3
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 5.8° / 30.2° 16.8
Jul 15.8°C / 61°F 4.5° / 30.6° 9.7
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 7.9° / 35.9° 6.3
Sep 20.7°C / 69°F 8.5° / 37.7° 29.9
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 10.4° / 40.8° 59.0
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 13.3° / 40.3° 86.4
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 14.1° / 39.9° 141.9
Tekwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,539 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Area2,601.3 sq mi (6,737.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4778°N, 31.1456°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 60 km
Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 94 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Tekwane has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Tekwane

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mandlesive Secondary School - - - -
Shishila Primary School - - - -
Somcuba Primary School - - - -
Gedlembane Secondary School - - - -
Vukasambe Primary School - - - -
Chakaza Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tekwane

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KAYA FM 95.9 african, alternative UNKNOWN
Talk Radio 702 - AAC+ 192 kbps
Jacaranda - MP3 128 kbps
RISE FM - AAC
Radio Laeveld - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tekwane

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rock engraving
Rock Engravings
rock engravings

Libraries in Tekwane

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
School Library0.0

Theatres in Tekwane

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Moon

Train Stations in Tekwane

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karino

Gas Stations in Tekwane

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Engen
Engen
Sasol
Shell
Total
TotalEnergies
ZA #8616319227

Stadiums & Teams in Tekwane

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Airports Near Tekwane

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kruger Mpumalanga International AirportMQPLarge Airport
Barberton Airport-Medium Airport
Malamala AirportAAMMedium Airport
Skukuza AirportSZKMedium Airport
Arathusa Safari Lodge AirportASSSmall Airport
Blackie Swart Airport-Small Airport
Gowrie Airport-Small Airport
Hazyview AirportHZVSmall Airport
Inyati AirportINYSmall Airport
Kudu Private Nature Reserve-Small Airport
Londolozi AirportLDZSmall Airport
Londolozi Airstrip-Small Airport
Lydenburg Airport-Small Airport
Malelane AirportLLESmall Airport
Mhlume Airport-Small Airport
Msauli Airport-Small Airport
Nelspruit AirportNLPSmall Airport
Othawa Airport-Small Airport
Piggs Peak Airport-Small Airport
Pilgrims Rest Airport-Small Airport
Riverside Airport-Small Airport
Sabi Sabi AirportGSSSmall Airport
Sappi / Ngodwana-Small Airport
Singita Safari Lodge AirportSSXSmall Airport
Tshaneni Airport-Small Airport
Ulusaba AirportULXSmall Airport
White River Mercy Air-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 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 Tekwane

What is the population of Tekwane?

Tekwane has a population of 17,846 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,601.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tekwane?

Tekwane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.

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