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Virginia, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Virginia is a large city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 122,502. Elevation: 4,350 ft (1,326 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

122,502 Population 47/sq mi density
4,350 ft Elevation 1,326 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Virginia

Virginia

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. It borders Kentucky to the west, Tennessee to the south-west, North Carolina to the south, West Virginia to the north-west, and Maryland to the north. The state's capital is Richmond and its most populous city is Virginia Beach. With a population of 8.8 million, it is the 12th-most populous and 15th-most densely populated state. More than one-third of Virginia's population lives in Northern Virginia, which includes the most populous jurisdiction in the state, Fairfax County.

People

Population122,502
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Population122,502
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Coordinates-28.1039°, 26.8659°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Virginia

Virginia is a large city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 122,502. The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet (1,326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Virginia

Virginia has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 11.8° / 35.6° 68.5
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 11.5° / 34.6° 72.8
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 10.7° / 33.2° 55.4
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 4.8° / 29.2° 56.2
May 13.7°C / 57°F 0.9° / 26.1° 21.1
Jun 9.5°C / 49°F -1.8° / 23.4° 6.4
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F -4° / 23.1° 4.3
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F -1.7° / 27.3° 4.0
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 1.9° / 32.9° 11.3
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 4.9° / 36° 32.3
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 7.9° / 36.4° 84.9
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 10.4° / 36.1° 94.9
Virginia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Area2,633.5 sq mi (6,820.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-28.1039°N, 26.8659°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

559 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 28 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 15 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 125 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 15 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 121 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 133 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 135 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 129 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 17 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 128 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 138 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 141 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 133 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 36 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 9 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 132 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 135 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 135 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 136 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Virginia has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Virginia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lakeview Primary School - - - -
Nobilis - - - -
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Museums in Virginia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Welkom city museum

Libraries in Virginia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Riebeeckstad Library0.0
Welkom main city library0.0

Farmers Markets in Virginia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Welkom Fresh Produce Market

Train Stations in Virginia

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalkvlakte
Virginia
Welgeleë

Bus Stations in Virginia

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZA #1896431224

Gas Stations in Virginia

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Engen
Engen
Engen
Shell

Banks in Virginia

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA

Golf Courses in Virginia

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sandriver Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Virginia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Virginia

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aldam Airport-Small Airport
Anton Fourie Farm Airport-Small Airport
Arbeitsgenot Airport-Small Airport
Arizona Airport-Small Airport
Balkfontein Airport-Small Airport
Beatrix Airport-Small Airport
Braehead Airport-Small Airport
Brandfort Moreson Airport-Small Airport
Bultfontein AirportUTESmall Airport
Harmony Airport-Small Airport
Hendrik Potgieter Airport-Small Airport
Kroonstad Airport-Small Airport
Monte Carlo Airport-Small Airport
Odendaalsrus Airport-Small Airport
Von Abo's Villa Airport-Small Airport
Welkom AirportWELSmall Airport
Wesselbronn Af Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Virginia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Virginia
NGK Harmonie

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,326 m (4,351 ft)
Founded
1970
Postal Code
9430

Around Virginia

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 2
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇿🇦 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 Virginia

What is the population of Virginia?

Virginia has a population of 122,502 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 2,633.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Virginia?

Virginia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.

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