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Trichardt, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Trichardt is a mid-size city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 52,776. Elevation: 5,331 ft (1,625 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

52,776 Population 39/sq mi density
5,331 ft Elevation 1,625 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Trichardt

Trichardt is a town on the N17 national route in Gert Sibande District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. The village is 34 km west of Bethal and 32 km east-south-east of Leandra, adjacent to Secunda.

People

Population52,776
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days342/yr
Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Population52,776
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Coordinates-26.4916°, 29.2288°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Trichardt

Trichardt is a mid-size city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 52,776. The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet (1,625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Trichardt

Trichardt 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 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 25.8° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 25.9° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 24.8° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 22.8° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 20.2° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 18.4° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 18° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 20.6° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 24.3° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 24.5° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 24.5° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 25.4° 0.0
Trichardt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Area1,370.1 sq mi (3,548.5 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates-26.4916°N, 29.2288°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2024.

Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 108 km
Mar 1, 2019 6 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.9 144 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 30 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 23 km
Apr 26, 1998 6 km SSW of Diepsloot, South Africa M4.5 136 km
Feb 20, 2018 7 km SSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.5 141 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Soweto, South Africa M4.4 143 km
Mar 1, 1996 7 km E of Eden Glen, South Africa M4.4 107 km
Nov 18, 2013 8 km WSW of Johannesburg, South Africa M4.3 130 km
Jan 3, 1997 9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.2 141 km
Dec 18, 2009 5 km WSW of Boksburg, South Africa M4.2 106 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km WNW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.2 143 km
Jul 30, 2021 12 km SE of Alberton, South Africa M4.2 102 km
Oct 6, 1999 9 km WSW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.1 145 km
Dec 24, 2000 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa M4.1 102 km
Jun 13, 1991 6 km W of Randburg, South Africa M3.9 136 km
Sep 15, 2001 10 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M3.9 147 km
Oct 21, 2001 13 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M3.9 149 km
Apr 28, 2006 6 km SSW of Alberton, South Africa M3.8 113 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
December 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Trichardt has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Trichardt

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Laerskool Goedehoop
Highveld Park High School
Secunda High School
Laerskool Kruinpark
High School Oosterland
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Radio Stations near Trichardt

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Restaurants in Trichardt

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crawdaddy's (Good Food & Pub Co.)
Fire Place

Cafes in Trichardt

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Olive + Petals

Train Stations in Trichardt

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trichart

Gas Stations in Trichardt

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Sasol
Shell
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Banks in Trichardt

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB
Standard Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Trichardt

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Airports Near Trichardt

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Secunda AirportZECMedium Airport
Aeropark Zyn KraalSmall Airport
Amersfoort AirportSmall Airport
Arnot Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Benics AirportSmall Airport
Bethal AirportSmall Airport
Blesbokfontain AirportSmall Airport
Delmas AirportSmall Airport
Devon AirportSmall Airport
Evander Landing Strip AirportSmall Airport
Grootbraai AirportSmall Airport
Komati Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Kriel AirportSmall Airport
Lekoa AirstripSmall Airport
Majuba Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Mooivlei AirportSmall Airport
New Largo AirportSmall Airport
Pietersrus AirportSmall Airport
Pullenshope Hendrina AirportSmall Airport
Rhino Park AirfieldSmall Airport
Sace AirportSmall Airport
Tutuka Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Vanggatfontein AirportSmall Airport
Villiers AirportSmall Airport
Witbank AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Trichardt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Secunda Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Trichardt

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Full Gospel Church
Lewende Woord
Lewende Woord
Lewende Woord
NG Church Goedehoop
Old Apostolic Church
PPK Secunda
Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
Ronde Kerk NG
Secunda Baptest Church
Secunda Seventh Day Adventist
St. Peter's United Church
Trichardt Mosque

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2300

🇿🇦 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 Trichardt

What is the population of Trichardt?

Trichardt has a population of 52,776 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 1,370.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Trichardt?

Trichardt 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 49°F in July. The area receives 342 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

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