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Tukakgomo, South Africa

Limpopo · South Africa

Tukakgomo is a small city in Limpopo, South Africa with a population of 13,472. Elevation: 3,373 ft (1,028 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

13,472 Population 6/sq mi density
3,373 ft Elevation 1,028 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
29.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Tukakgomo

Steelpoort is a mining town in an urban settlement on the R555 road in Sekhukhune District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is located on the border with Mpumalanga province.

People

Population13,472
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Population13,472
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Coordinates-24.7433°, 30.1076°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceLimpopo
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation29.2 inches (742 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tukakgomo

Tukakgomo is a small city in South Africa (Limpopo) with a population of 13,472. The city sits at an elevation of 3,373 feet (1,028 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Tukakgomo

Tukakgomo has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Nov (23.7°C), the coldest is Jun (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 12.7° / 34.4° 147.5
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 13.3° / 33.5° 189.2
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 12.1° / 33.6° 68.4
Apr 19.3°C / 67°F 9.3° / 32° 53.5
May 16.8°C / 62°F 6.8° / 28.8° 25.6
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 2.7° / 27.4° 5.6
Jul 13.5°C / 56°F 1.1° / 28° 5.1
Aug 16.7°C / 62°F 4.4° / 32.5° 2.7
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 6.5° / 35.9° 8.7
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 8.5° / 38° 41.0
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 11.9° / 38.1° 86.0
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 12.2° / 37.3° 156.6
Tukakgomo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,373 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Area2,166.6 sq mi (5,611.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-24.7433°N, 30.1076°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 16, 2021.

Jul 7, 2013 43 km WSW of Nelspruit, South Africa M4.6 111 km
Feb 16, 2018 28 km WNW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.5 127 km
Jun 12, 2016 25 km WSW of Phalaborwa, South Africa M4.1 112 km
Aug 16, 2021 South Africa M3.3 123 km
Jun 23, 2018 31 km ESE of Lebowakgomo, South Africa M3.0 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in

Tukakgomo has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Tukakgomo

Institution Type Founded Website
Eastern Limb Training Centre College

Gas Stations in Tukakgomo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Tukakgomo

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Askari AirstripSmall Airport
Blyde Canyon AirportSmall Airport
Boulders Game Ranch 2 (Microlight) AirportSmall Airport
Egnep AirportSmall Airport
Garonga AirstripSmall Airport
Groblersdal Kob AirportSmall Airport
Hippo Pools AirportSmall Airport
Kudu Private Nature ReserveSmall Airport
Lavino AirportSmall Airport
Lydenburg AirportSmall Airport
Mica Village AirstripSmall Airport
Pilgrims Rest AirportSmall Airport
Selati AirstripSmall Airport
Walkersons FieldSmall Airport
Winterveldt Mine AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
3.1 km² (1.2 mi²)
Postal Code
1133

🇿🇦 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 Tukakgomo

What is the population of Tukakgomo?

Tukakgomo has a population of 13,472 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 2,166.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tukakgomo?

Tukakgomo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.2 inches.

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