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Vredendal, South Africa
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Vredendal is a small city in Western Cape, South Africa with a population of 21,769. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Vredendal
Vredendal is a town in the northern Olifants River Valley in the Western Cape province of South Africa, with a population of 16,164 people. It lies 250 kilometres (160 mi) north of Cape Town on the banks of the Olifants River at the southern edge of Little Namaqualand.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,769 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.6683°, 18.5012° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Western Cape |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.5 inches (215 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vredendal
Vredendal is a small city in South Africa (Western Cape) with a population of 21,769. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Vredendal
Vredendal has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 175 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 5,607.1 sq mi (14,522.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.6683°N, 18.5012°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Vredendal has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Vredendal
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welverdiend Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Spruitdrift Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Nouveau Kollege | — | — | — | — |
| Kleinrivier VGK Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Naastdrift Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vergenoeg RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vredendal High School | — | — | — | — |
| Vredendal Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Vredendal North Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vredendal Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Vredendal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vredendal Public Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Vredendal
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vredendal
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vredendal
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vredendal
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Vredendal
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vredendal Airport | VRE | Medium Airport |
| Bushmans Kloof Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Clanwilliam Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Clanwilliam Nootgedacht Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Doringbaai Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Holrivier Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lambert's Bay Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lebanon Citrus Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Monosite Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nieuwoudtville Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Papendorp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suiderland Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Trawal Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vanrhynsdorp Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vredendal
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Moedergemeente | |
| NG Kerk - Vredendal | |
| Vredendal Wes Kerk |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Vredendal?
Vredendal has a population of 21,769 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 5,607.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vredendal?
Vredendal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches.