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Wakkerstroom, South Africa

Mpumalanga · South Africa

Wakkerstroom is a small city in Mpumalanga, South Africa with a population of 8,209. Elevation: 5,820 ft (1,774 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

8,209 Population 3/sq mi density
5,820 ft Elevation 1,774 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Wakkerstroom

Wakkerstroom is the second oldest town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. The town is on the KwaZulu-Natal border, 27 km east of Volksrust and 56 km south-east of Amersfoort.

People

Population8,209
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Population8,209
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Coordinates-27.3549°, 30.1438°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceMpumalanga
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (776 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wakkerstroom

Wakkerstroom is a small city in South Africa (Mpumalanga) with a population of 8,209. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet (1,774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Wakkerstroom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above South Africa avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Area2,569.6 sq mi (6,655.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-27.3549°N, 30.1438°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.7 on Jul 1, 2019.

Feb 7, 2000 22 km NW of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M4.5 140 km
May 27, 2012 14 km S of Piet Retief, South Africa M4.4 71 km
Jul 1, 2019 36 km W of Mhlambanyatsi, Eswatini M3.7 114 km
Oct 11, 1993 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa M3.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in

Wakkerstroom has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Wakkerstroom

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Uthaka Secondary School
Wakkerstroom Combined School
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Hotels in Wakkerstroom

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wakkerstroom Country Inn

Restaurants in Wakkerstroom

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oude Stasie
The Bistro
Thyme Out

Monuments in Wakkerstroom

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Road Bridge

Banks in Wakkerstroom

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Airports Near Wakkerstroom

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNCSMedium Airport
Amersfoort AirportSmall Airport
Amsterdam AirportSmall Airport
Durnacol AirportSmall Airport
Majuba Power Station AirportSmall Airport
Piet Retief AirportSmall Airport
Utrecht AirportSmall Airport
Volksrust AirportSmall Airport
Vryheid AirportVYDSmall Airport
Wakkerstroom AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakkerstroom

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Joseph's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Founded
1859
Postal Code
2480

🇿🇦 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 Wakkerstroom

What is the population of Wakkerstroom?

Wakkerstroom has a population of 8,209 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,569.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wakkerstroom?

Wakkerstroom enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.

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