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Wolmaransstad, South Africa

North West · South Africa

Wolmaransstad is a mid-size city in North West, South Africa with a population of 49,366. Elevation: 4,452 ft (1,357 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

49,366 Population 22/sq mi density
4,452 ft Elevation 1,357 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Wolmaransstad

Wolmaransstad

Wolmaransstad is a maize-farming town situated on the N12 between Johannesburg and Kimberley in North West Province of South Africa. The town lies in an important alluvial diamond-mining area and it is the main town of the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality.

People

Population49,366
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,452 ft (1,357 m)
Population49,366
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation4,452 ft (1,357 m)
Coordinates-27.1974°, 25.9831°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceNorth West
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (562 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wolmaransstad

Wolmaransstad is a mid-size city in South Africa (North West) with a population of 49,366. The city sits at an elevation of 4,452 feet (1,357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Wolmaransstad

Wolmaransstad has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 12.4° / 35.9° 82.7
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 12.3° / 35.1° 61.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 11.1° / 33.7° 45.0
Apr 17.7°C / 64°F 5.4° / 29.6° 83.8
May 14.3°C / 58°F 1.6° / 26.6° 10.4
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F -1.6° / 23.9° 9.8
Jul 9.7°C / 50°F -3.7° / 23.8° 3.5
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F -2.2° / 28.2° 2.0
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 2.4° / 33.3° 5.7
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 6.1° / 36.3° 26.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 8.3° / 36.8° 96.2
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 11.6° / 36.3° 84.8
Wolmaransstad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,452 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above South Africa avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,452 ft (1,357 m)
Area2,255.4 sq mi (5,841.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-27.1974°N, 25.9831°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

570 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 M5.7 106 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 119 km
Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 75 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 119 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 74 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 87 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 79 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 74 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 86 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 81 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 117 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 77 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 76 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 79 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 72 km
Jul 29, 2000 13 km SSW of Allanridge, South Africa M4.9 97 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 80 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 64 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 120 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
July 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in

Wolmaransstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Wolmaransstad

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wolmaransstad High School
Wolmaransstad Laerskool
Gontse Primary School
Diamantrif Primary School
Reabona Secondary School
Gatelapele Secondary School
Ragogang Primary School
Boinelo Primary School
Bophepa Primary School
Maitemogelo Secondary School
Daeraad
Diamantrif Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Wolmaransstad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tilla se Padstal
Vandusie Vee

Restaurants in Wolmaransstad

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Die Geelhuis
Wimpy

Cafes in Wolmaransstad

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black diamond coffeeshop
Café Camelia
Oukraal Coffee Shop

Dentists in Wolmaransstad

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bertus Winter

Veterinaries in Wolmaransstad

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Die Dieredokter

Train Stations in Wolmaransstad

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wolmaransstad

Gas Stations in Wolmaransstad

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Engen
Sasol
TotalEnergies

Banks in Wolmaransstad

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Capitec Bank
FNB
Standard Bank

Shopping Malls in Wolmaransstad

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pick 'n Pay Complex

Golf Courses in Wolmaransstad

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wolmaransstad Golf Club

Airports Near Wolmaransstad

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
P C Pelser AirportKXEMedium Airport
Almar Exclusive Game Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Anton Fourie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Balkfontein AirportSmall Airport
Bloemhof AirportSmall Airport
Boscobel AirfieldSmall Airport
Buisfontein AirfieldSmall Airport
Delareyville AirportSmall Airport
Hendrik Potgieter AirportSmall Airport
Hoopstad AirportSmall Airport
Louwilla Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Odendaalsrus AirportSmall Airport
Orkney AirportSmall Airport
Ottosdal AirportSmall Airport
Schweizer Reneke AirportSmall Airport
Von Abo's Villa AirportSmall Airport
Wesselbronn Af AirportSmall Airport
Wolmeransstad AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wolmaransstad

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AGS
Gereformeerde Kerk
NGK
NHK
Ou Apostel
PPK
Sewende Dag Adventiste
Wolmaransstad Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,357 m (4,452 ft)
Founded
1891
Postal Code
2630

Things to See Near Wolmaransstad

3 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Baskop
  • • Wolvenkop
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Broadbent Mission Station

🇿🇦 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 Wolmaransstad

What is the population of Wolmaransstad?

Wolmaransstad has a population of 49,366 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 2,255.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wolmaransstad?

Wolmaransstad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

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