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Viljoenskroon, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Viljoenskroon is a mid-size city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 54,955. Elevation: 4,413 ft (1,345 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

54,955 Population 7,953/sq mi density
4,413 ft Elevation 1,345 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Viljoenskroon

Viljoenskroon

Viljoenskroon is a maize and cattle farming town located in the Free State province of South Africa. It was named after the original farm owner J. J. Viljoen and his horse Kroon (Crown). The town was laid out in 1921 on the farm "Mahemskuil" and became a municipality in 1925.

People

Population54,955
Density7,953/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Population54,955
Population Density7,953 / sq mi
Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Coordinates-27.2084°, 26.9486°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (599 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Viljoenskroon

Viljoenskroon is a mid-size city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 54,955. The city sits at an elevation of 4,413 feet (1,345 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Viljoenskroon

Viljoenskroon has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.3°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 520 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 12.4° / 36° 80.5
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 12.6° / 35.4° 65.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 11.7° / 33.9° 45.2
Apr 18°C / 64°F 5.9° / 30° 70.8
May 14.5°C / 58°F 1.9° / 27° 13.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F -1.4° / 24.3° 6.7
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F -3.5° / 24.3° 3.0
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F -1.5° / 28.8° 2.2
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 3.1° / 33.6° 6.7
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 6.4° / 36.9° 33.9
Nov 23.1°C / 73°F 8.9° / 37.2° 94.3
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 12° / 36.8° 98.5
Viljoenskroon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,413 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,413 ft (1,345 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density7,953/sq mi
Coordinates-27.2084°N, 26.9486°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,087 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 88 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 94 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 34 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 92 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 32 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 36 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 43 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 35 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 92 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 36 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 103 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 46 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 51 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 37 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 97 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 39 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 47 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 46 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 52 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in

Viljoenskroon has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Viljoenskroon

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hoërskool Salomon Senekal
Mphatlalatsane Primary School
Hoërskool Salomon Senekal
Rehauhetswe Secondary School
Renyakalletse Primary School
Adeline Meje Primary School
Kgabareng Secondary School
DR Sello Primary School
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Train Stations in Viljoenskroon

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Viljoenskroon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Viljoenskroon

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
P C Pelser AirportKXEMedium Airport
Potchefstroom AirportPCFMedium Airport
Anton Fourie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Appleby AirportSmall Airport
Balkfontein AirportSmall Airport
Braehead AirportSmall Airport
Fraaiuitzicht AirportSmall Airport
Hendrik Potgieter AirportSmall Airport
Koppies AirportSmall Airport
Kroonstad AirportSmall Airport
Odendaalsrus AirportSmall Airport
Orkney AirportSmall Airport
Parys AirportSmall Airport
Star AirportSmall Airport
Von Abo's Villa AirportSmall Airport
Wesselbronn Af AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,345 m (4,413 ft)
Area
17.9 km² (6.9 mi²)
Postal Code
9520

🇿🇦 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 Viljoenskroon

What is the population of Viljoenskroon?

Viljoenskroon has a population of 54,955 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7,953 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Viljoenskroon?

Viljoenskroon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches.

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