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Tsakani, South Africa
Mpumalanga · South Africa
Tsakani is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 8,907. Elevation: 2,165 ft (660 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tsakani
Tsakani, formally known as Tsakane, is a township located in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa. It was established during the early 1960s due to Apartheid's segregationist policies and was formally founded as a designated area. Tsakani is a Tsonga word which means joy and this township is associated with the adjacent townships of KwaThema and Duduza, being collectively called Kwatsaduza in Ekurhuleni.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,907 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.6193°, 31.0513° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Mpumalanga |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tsakani
Tsakani is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 8,907. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet (660 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 4,225.4 sq mi (10,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.6193°N, 31.0513°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Tsakani has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Tsakani
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chayiwe Lower Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Tsakani
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khulani Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tsakani
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Sensation |
Clinics in Tsakani
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tsakani
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tsakani
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tsakani
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tsakani
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tsakani
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | HDS | Medium Airport |
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | PHW | Medium Airport |
| Malamala Airport | AAM | Medium Airport |
| Skukuza Airport | SZK | Medium Airport |
| Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport | ASS | Small Airport |
| Askari Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blyde Canyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boulders Game Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buffelshoek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Egnep Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Garonga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gowrie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gravelotte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gravelotte Mine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazyview Airport | HZV | Small Airport |
| Hippo Pools Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoedspruit Civil Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ingwelala | - | Small Airport |
| Inyati Airport | INY | Small Airport |
| Jackalberry Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khoka Moya Airport | KHO | Small Airport |
| Kudu Private Nature Reserve | - | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airport | LDZ | Small Airport |
| Londolozi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lydenburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mica Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Motswari Airport | MWR | Small Airport |
| Ndlopfu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nederland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ngala Airport | NGL | Small Airport |
| Othawa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pilgrims Rest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sabi Sabi Airport | GSS | Small Airport |
| Sandringham Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Satara (Singita Lebombo) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Selati Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Singita Safari Lodge Airport | SSX | Small Airport |
| Tanda Tula Airport | TDT | Small Airport |
| Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ulusaba Airport | ULX | Small Airport |
| Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| White River Mercy Air | - | Small Airport |
| Wild Rivers Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zandspruit Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Tsakani?
Tsakani has a population of 8,907 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,225.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tsakani?
Tsakani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches.