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Tweeling, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Tweeling is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 7,745. Elevation: 5,289 ft (1,612 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,745 Population 5/sq mi density
5,289 ft Elevation 1,612 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Tweeling

Tweeling

Tweeling is a small town situated 22 km from Frankfort in the Free State province of South Africa. The adjacent township is named Mafahlaneng, or "place of twins". This region of the highveld is colloquially known as the Riemland, recalling a time when it was a favoured hunting ground of the early pioneers.

People

Population7,745
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation5,289 ft (1,612 m)
Population7,745
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,289 ft (1,612 m)
Coordinates-27.5551°, 28.5161°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (718 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tweeling

Tweeling is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 7,745. The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet (1,612 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Tweeling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above South Africa avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,289 ft (1,612 m)
Area1,440.0 sq mi (3,729.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5551°N, 28.5161°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 9, 2023.

Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 141 km
Jan 26, 2000 18 km W of Vredefort, South Africa M4.7 144 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 136 km
Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 123 km
Mar 24, 2016 16 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.6 143 km
Jan 28, 2016 14 km ESE of Fochville, South Africa M4.5 145 km
Aug 21, 2014 18 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.5 144 km
Mar 30, 2002 2 km ESE of Vredefort, South Africa M4.4 127 km
Jul 25, 2017 14 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.4 149 km
Mar 5, 2022 14 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 149 km
Jun 12, 2021 16 km S of Westonaria, South Africa M4.3 147 km
Aug 31, 2019 11 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.3 147 km
Jun 28, 2018 16 km E of Fochville, South Africa M4.3 146 km
Jan 3, 1997 9 km NNW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.2 145 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 M4.2 139 km
Mar 20, 2015 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa M4.2 128 km
Dec 24, 2000 11 km ESE of Alberton, South Africa M4.1 141 km
Oct 6, 1999 9 km WSW of Orange Farm, South Africa M4.1 138 km
Oct 21, 2001 13 km W of Orange Farm, South Africa M3.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Tweeling has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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Zoos in Tweeling

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

White Lions

Train Stations in Tweeling

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tweeling

Airports Near Tweeling

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harrismith AirportHRSMedium Airport
Aero Farm Airport-Small Airport
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) Airport-Small Airport
Alberta Airport-Small Airport
Bethlehem Airport-Small Airport
Bierman Landgoed Airstrip-Small Airport
Dasville Airport-Small Airport
Frankfort Airport-Small Airport
Grootbraai Airport-Small Airport
Heilbron Airport-Small Airport
Jim Fouche Resort Airport-Small Airport
Leeukop Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Lekoa Airstrip-Small Airport
Sunset Shores Airfield-Small Airport
Vaal Dam Airfield-Small Airport
Villiers Airport-Small Airport
Vrede Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,600 m (5,250 ft)
Founded
1918
Postal Code
9820

🇿🇦 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 Tweeling

What is the population of Tweeling?

Tweeling has a population of 7,745 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,440.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tweeling?

Tweeling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

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