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Witpoort, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Witpoort is a small town in North West, South Africa with a population of 2,120. Elevation: 4,531 ft (1,381 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,120 Population 1/sq mi density
4,531 ft Elevation 1,381 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Witpoort

Witpoort is a suburb of Midrand in Gauteng, South Africa, just west of Blue Hills. It is located in Region A of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It was the site of the Battle of Witpoort during the Second Boer War.

People

Population2,120
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation4,531 ft (1,381 m)
Population2,120
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,531 ft (1,381 m)
Coordinates-27.1718°, 26.1270°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Witpoort

Witpoort is a small town in South Africa (North West) with a population of 2,120. The city sits at an elevation of 4,531 feet (1,381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Witpoort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,531 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,531 ft (1,381 m)
Area2,255.4 sq mi (5,841.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1718°N, 26.1270°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

665 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 M5.7 100 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 113 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 61 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 113 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 59 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 73 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 65 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 60 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 72 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 67 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 111 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 63 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 62 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 65 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 58 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 91 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 66 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 50 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 113 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
July 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Witpoort has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Witpoort

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sentlhaga Primary School - - - -
Ntlatseng Combined School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Witpoort

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tilla se Padstal
Vandusie Vee

Hotels in Witpoort

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bona Bona
Buisfontein Safari Lodge
Leeufontein Lodge

Restaurants in Witpoort

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buisfontein Safari Lodge

Airports Near Witpoort

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
P C Pelser AirportKXEMedium Airport
Anton Fourie Farm Airport-Small Airport
Balkfontein Airport-Small Airport
Bloemhof Airport-Small Airport
Buisfontein Airfield-Small Airport
Delareyville Airport-Small Airport
Hendrik Potgieter Airport-Small Airport
Hoopstad Airport-Small Airport
Odendaalsrus Airport-Small Airport
Orkney Airport-Small Airport
Ottosdal Airport-Small Airport
Von Abo's Villa Airport-Small Airport
Wesselbronn Af Airport-Small Airport
Wolmeransstad Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Witpoort

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NHK Bosmansrust

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Postal Code
2632

🇿🇦 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 Witpoort

What is the population of Witpoort?

Witpoort has a population of 2,120 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,255.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Witpoort?

Witpoort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

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