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Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Gauteng · South Africa
Vanderbijlpark is a large city in Gauteng, South Africa with a population of 246,754. Elevation: 4,872 ft (1,485 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
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About Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark is an industrial city with approximately 95,000 inhabitants, situated on the Vaal River in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa. The city is named after Hendrik van der Bijl, an electrical engineer and industrialist.
People
Climate
| Population | 246,754 |
| Population Density | 3,590 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.7117°, 27.8380° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Gauteng |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.7 inches (551 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
About Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark is a large city in South Africa (Gauteng) with a population of 246,754. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet (1,485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.9°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 565 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Area | 68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.7117°N, 27.8380°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in |
Vanderbijlpark has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Vanderbijlpark
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frikkie Meyer Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Curro Vanderbijlpark Independent School | — | — | — | — |
| Die Anker Skool | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Hendrik Van Der Bijl | — | — | — | — |
| Vaal Triangle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Oospark | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Totius | — | — | — | — |
| Titima Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pinedene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Vaal High School | — | — | — | — |
| Vanderbijlpark High School | — | — | — | — |
| Emfuleni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Noordhoek | — | — | — | — |
| Sancta Maria Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Transvalia High School | — | — | — | — |
| DF Malherbe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eligwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lumiére Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vaalpark Articon Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vaalpark Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Die Anker Skool | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Hendrik Van Der Bijl | — | — | — | — |
| Vaal Triangle Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Totius | — | — | — | — |
| College Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Vaal High School | — | — | — | — |
| Vanderbijlpark High School | — | — | — | — |
| Emfuleni Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Driehoek High School | — | — | — | — |
| Carel de Wet Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Suiderlig Commercial High School | — | — | — | — |
| Frikkie Meyer Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sancta Maria Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Oliver Lodge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Transvalia High School | — | — | — | — |
| Park Ridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pinedene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Suncrest High School | — | — | — | — |
| DF Malherbe Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Eligwa Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lehlasedi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vukuzakhe Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Vuyo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lekoa Shandu Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Thuto Lore Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mohloli Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vaalpark Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vanderbijlpark
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jozi FM (HiFi aac) | — | AAC | |
| Express-FM Digital | christian, christian blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| salaammedia | humanitarian, islam | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Vanderbijlpark
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Photo Museum | ||||
| Stephenson Photo Museum | ||||
| Vaal Teknorama |
Libraries in Vanderbijlpark
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orange Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library - SE2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library - SE2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library - SE2 | 0.0 | |||||
| Stephenson Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Vanderbijlpark
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vanderbijlpark
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vanderbijlpark
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vanderbijlpark
30 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vanderbijlpark
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vanderbijlpark
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vanderbijlpark
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWAGGA |
Stadiums & Teams in Vanderbijlpark
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Hani Stadium | ||
| DP de Villiers Stadium | ||
| George Thabe Stadium |
Airports Near Vanderbijlpark
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | Large Airport |
| Grand Central Airport | GCJ | Medium Airport |
| Rand Airport | QRA | Medium Airport |
| Vereeniging Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bapsfontein Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baragwanath Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bierman Landgoed Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brakpan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carltonville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dasville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dunnottar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fly Inn Estate | — | Small Airport |
| Fraaiuitzicht Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frankfort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Heidelburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Heilbron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jim Fouche Resort Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Klipriver Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Koppies Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Krugersdorp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leeukop Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Microland Flight Park | — | Small Airport |
| Orient Glider Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panorama Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Parys Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Petit Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saffier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Springs Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Star Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sun Valley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunset Shores Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tedderfield Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Vaal Dam Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vanderbijlpark Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vanderbijlpark
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sharpeville Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Vanderbijlpark
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Barney Molokoane Clinic | ||
| Lancet Labarotories Covid-19 Testing Site |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vanderbijlpark
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AGS Dinamika church | |
| AGS Dinamika church | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Baptist Church | |
| Grace Fellowship Sasolburg | |
| Hervormde Kerk Vaalpark | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Nederuitse Gereformeede Kerk | |
| New Life in Jesus | |
| NG church Central | |
| NG church Central | |
| Oneway Community Church | |
| Oneway Community Church | |
| River of Life | |
| River of Life | |
| St Francis of Assissi Roman Catholic Church | |
| St Francis of Assissi Roman Catholic Church | |
| The New Church of Southern Africa, Sharpeville | |
| The New Church of Southern Africa, Sharpeville |
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Around Vanderbijlpark
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Vanderbijlpark
What is the population of Vanderbijlpark?
Vanderbijlpark has a population of 246,754 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3,590 people per square mile, spread across 68.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vanderbijlpark?
Vanderbijlpark enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.