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Touwsrivier, South Africa

Western Cape · South Africa

Touwsrivier is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 9,735. Elevation: 2,543 ft (775 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

9,735 Population 3/sq mi density
2,543 ft Elevation 775 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Touwsrivier

Touwsrivier

Touws River is a small railway town of 8,126 people in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is located on the river of the same name, about 160 kilometres (100 mi) north-east of Cape Town. The Touwsrivier CPV Solar Project is located just outside of the town and supplies 50 MW to the national electrical grid.

People

Population9,735
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,543 ft (775 m)
Population9,735
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,543 ft (775 m)
Coordinates-33.3383°, 20.0309°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceWestern Cape
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (256 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Touwsrivier

Touwsrivier is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 9,735. The city sits at an elevation of 2,543 feet (775 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Touwsrivier

Touwsrivier has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 267 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.4
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.6
Touwsrivier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,543 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,543 ft (775 m)
Area2,849.8 sq mi (7,381.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3383°N, 20.0309°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 1.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in Wettest
July 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Touwsrivier has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Touwsrivier

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
De Kruine Secondary School
Steenvliet Primary School
Touwsrivier Primary School
Touws River High School
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Libraries in Touwsrivier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Touwsriver Library0.0

Restaurants in Touwsrivier

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Komkyk Restaurant

Cafes in Touwsrivier

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mugg & Bean

Zoos in Touwsrivier

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Njalo-Njalo Safaris

Clinics in Touwsrivier

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1317573718

Train Stations in Touwsrivier

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Touws River

Gas Stations in Touwsrivier

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell
TotalEnergies
ZA #262493185
ZA #2682974836

Airports Near Touwsrivier

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Robertson AirportRODMedium Airport
Ashton AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
De Doorns AirportSmall Airport
Hendrik Swellengrebel AirportSmall Airport
Kagga Kamma AirportSmall Airport
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve AirfieldSmall Airport
Worcester Glider AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Touwsrivier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Touws River Masjid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
770 m (2,526 ft)
Founded
1877
Postal Code
6880

🇿🇦 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 Touwsrivier

What is the population of Touwsrivier?

Touwsrivier has a population of 9,735 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,849.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Touwsrivier?

Touwsrivier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches.

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