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Vryburg, South Africa
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Vryburg is a mid-size city in North West, South Africa with a population of 55,879. Elevation: 3,944 ft (1,202 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About Vryburg
Vryburg is a large agricultural town with a population of approximately 89,120 situated in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality of the North West Province of South Africa. It is the seat and the industrial and agricultural heartland of the district of the Bophirima region.
People
Climate
| Population | 55,879 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.9566°, 24.7284° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | North West |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.5 inches (494 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vryburg
Vryburg is a mid-size city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 55,879. The city sits at an elevation of 3,944 feet (1,202 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Vryburg
Vryburg 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 458 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Area | 3,910.9 sq mi (10,129.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.9566°N, 24.7284°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in |
Vryburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Vryburg
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armoedsvlakte Research Station | University | — | — |
Schools in Vryburg
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion King Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Tiger Kloof | — | — | — | — |
| Saruchera Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Moeti Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| John Frylinck School | — | — | — | — |
| Colinda Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Floradene Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Laerskool Stellaland | — | — | — | — |
| Christelike Volksskool | — | — | — | — |
| Vryburg High School | — | — | — | — |
| Thuto Lesedi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pule Leeuw Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Retlaadira Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bopaganang Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mokgosi Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Stellaland Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Colinda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kismet Combined School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Vryburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vryburg Museum |
Libraries in Vryburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huhudi Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Vryburg
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vryburg
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vryburg
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vryburg
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vryburg
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vryburg
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vryburg
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Vryburg
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vryburg Airport | VRU | Medium Airport |
| Almar Exclusive Game Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Belladona Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Delareyville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Louwilla Lodge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Reivilo Airport | RVO | Small Airport |
| Schweizer Reneke Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vryburg
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hervormde Kerk Vryburg | |
| Kismet Masjid |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in South Africa
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Vryburg?
Vryburg has a population of 55,879 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 3,910.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vryburg?
Vryburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.