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Tshitereke, South Africa

Limpopo · South Africa

Tshitereke is a small city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 19,092. Elevation: 2,303 ft (702 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

19,092 Population 7/sq mi density
2,303 ft Elevation 702 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Tshitereke

Tshitereke

Thohoyandou is a town in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It is the administrative centre of Vhembe District Municipality and Thulamela Local Municipality. It is also known for being the former capital of the bantustan of Venda.

People

Population19,092
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Population19,092
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Coordinates-22.8842°, 30.4936°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceLimpopo
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (985 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tshitereke

Tshitereke is a small city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 19,092. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet (702 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Tshitereke

Tshitereke has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Dec (26.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 725 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 15.8° / 36.9° 146.7
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 16.1° / 35.5° 157.7
Mar 24.2°C / 76°F 15.4° / 36.5° 60.8
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 13° / 35.4° 46.4
May 20°C / 68°F 10.5° / 32.4° 17.9
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 7.7° / 31.3° 8.5
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 6.4° / 31.8° 8.1
Aug 20°C / 68°F 9.3° / 36.7° 9.7
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 9.2° / 39.2° 17.7
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 12.3° / 40.5° 40.3
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 15° / 41° 78.3
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 15.5° / 40.6° 133.3
Tshitereke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above South Africa avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Area2,763.1 sq mi (7,156.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-22.8842°N, 30.4936°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 114 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 139 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in Wettest
March 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in

Tshitereke has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tshitereke

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tshidimbini Secondary School
Nyehelelani Primary School
Mukula High School
Mukula Intergrated School
Tshiseluselu Primary
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Libraries in Tshitereke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agric Labs0.0
Agric Lecture halls0.0
C-Block lecture hall0.0
D-Block lecture hall0.0
E-Block lecture hall0.0
Foundation Science hall0.0
Foundation Science lecture hall0.0
GIS Lecture hall0.0
Life Sciences Building0.0
school of agric labs and offices0.0
School of Education0.0
School of Environmental Sciences0.0
UNIVEN Library0.0

Clinics in Tshitereke

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mukula Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Tshitereke

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Airports Near Tshitereke

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Avarel AirportSmall Airport
Beitbridge AirportSmall Airport
Giyani AirportGIYSmall Airport
Louis Trichardt AirportLCDSmall Airport
Madimbo AirportSmall Airport
Musina(Messina) AirportMEZSmall Airport
Mutele-Masisi AirportSmall Airport
Pafuri Camp AirstripSmall Airport
Punda Maria(Malia) AirportSmall Airport
Thohoyandou AirportTHYSmall Airport
Tshipise AirportTSDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
724 m (2,375 ft)
Founded
1979
Postal Code
0950
Website
thulamela.gov.za/

🇿🇦 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 Tshitereke

What is the population of Tshitereke?

Tshitereke has a population of 19,092 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,763.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tshitereke?

Tshitereke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

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