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Vrede, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Vrede is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 21,193. Elevation: 5,505 ft (1,678 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,193 Population 6/sq mi density
5,505 ft Elevation 1,678 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Vrede

Vrede

Vrede is a town in the Free State province of South Africa that is the agricultural hub of a 100 km² region. Maize, wheat, mutton, wool, beef, dairy products and poultry are farmed in the region.

People

Population21,193
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation5,505 ft (1,678 m)
Population21,193
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,505 ft (1,678 m)
Coordinates-27.4257°, 29.1659°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vrede

Vrede is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 21,193. The city sits at an elevation of 5,505 feet (1,678 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Vrede

Vrede has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 670 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 8.3° / 32.2° 100.4
Feb 19.5°C / 67°F 9° / 31.7° 85.4
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 8.8° / 30.2° 58.4
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 3.8° / 27° 60.4
May 11.5°C / 53°F 0.1° / 24.1° 14.8
Jun 7.7°C / 46°F -2.7° / 21.4° 8.2
Jul 7.2°C / 45°F -4.6° / 21.4° 14.0
Aug 10.7°C / 51°F -2.2° / 25° 11.5
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 0.6° / 30.2° 24.9
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 2.8° / 33.4° 61.1
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 6.9° / 32.9° 98.1
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 8.1° / 32.5° 133.1
Vrede enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,505 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above South Africa avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,505 ft (1,678 m)
Area3,716.5 sq mi (9,625.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4257°N, 29.1659°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 27, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022 14 km W of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 104 km
Jul 12, 2002 14 km NNW of eMbalenhle, South Africa M4.7 114 km
Jun 24, 1991 6 km SSE of Springs, South Africa M3.7 145 km
Nov 11, 1992 South Africa M3.6 148 km
Jun 2, 2006 19 km SSE of Delmas, South Africa M3.6 131 km
Oct 16, 1993 10 km ESE of Springs, South Africa M3.6 143 km
May 30, 2008 18 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.6 147 km
Mar 19, 1993 20 km NNE of Kriel, South Africa M3.3 148 km
Aug 27, 2022 23 km E of Nigel, South Africa M3.1 119 km
Jun 14, 2001 13 km SSW of Brakpan, South Africa M3.0 148 km
Jun 25, 2022 29 km E of Delmas, South Africa M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
February 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in

Vrede has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 44°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Vrede

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vrede Public School - - - -
Hoërskool Vrede - - - -
Evungwini High School - - - -
Thembimfundo Primary School - - - -
Intuthuko-Katleho Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vrede

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Vrede

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vrede Library0.0

Restaurants in Vrede

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tassie's Steakhouse

Train Stations in Vrede

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vrede

Gas Stations in Vrede

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Mahem Motors
MBT
TotalEnergies

Banks in Vrede

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
FNB
Standard Bank

Airports Near Vrede

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amersfoort Airport-Small Airport
Dasville Airport-Small Airport
Frankfort Airport-Small Airport
Grootbraai Airport-Small Airport
Lekoa Airstrip-Small Airport
Majuba Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Tutuka Power Station Airport-Small Airport
Villiers Airport-Small Airport
Volksrust Airport-Small Airport
Vrede Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vrede

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vrede Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vrede

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AGS Vrede Shalom
All Saints Anglican Church
APK
Hervormde Kerk Vrede
NG Kerk Vrede
NG Kerk Vrede Wes
Vrede Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,675 m (5,496 ft)
Founded
1876
Postal Code
9835

🇿🇦 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 Vrede

What is the population of Vrede?

Vrede has a population of 21,193 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,716.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vrede?

Vrede enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

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