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Location & Surroundings

Abaqulusi is a third-order administrative division in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with 247,628 inhabitants, at 1,521 m elevation. The national capital Pretoria is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Vryheid Airport, 25 km away.

Overview

Abaqulusi Local Municipality is local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

It is located in Zululand District Municipality, South Africa.

Established in 2000-12-05.

The population is about 211,060 (2011).

It covers about 4,185 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,310 metre.

Also known as: Abaqulusi Municipality, Abaqulusi

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Locator map Map of KwaZulu-Natal with Abaqulusi highlighted (2011).svg

Basic Data

  • Country South Africa
  • Located in Zululand District Municipality
  • Area 4,185 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    27° 50' 3" S, 31° 3' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1521 m
  • Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 247,628
  • Pop. Density 1 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Rand (ZAR)
  • Phone Prefix +27

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Weather in Abaqulusi

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abaqulusi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.

Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 27.1 2.1 311 40 1,009.0 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 34.6 0.5 313 21 1,002.6 0.00 / 0.00 89 838.4 n/a
12h 20.0 1.5 10 90 1,012.1 5.85 / 5.85 99 129.9 n/a
18h 18.3 2.1 51 91 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.76 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 19.3 1.8 54 83 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 57.0 n/a
30h 20.4 3.8 113 79 1,009.6 1.32 / 1.33 98 375.4 n/a
36h 15.1 2.2 112 96 1,017.4 18.61 / 19.93 100 38.1 n/a
42h 14.1 2.0 171 94 1,018.6 0.00 / 2.81 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 12.8 3.8 177 94 1,024.8 1.61 / 4.42 100 3.3 n/a
54h 11.6 3.9 148 96 1,027.0 1.16 / 5.58 100 29.1 n/a
60h 9.9 2.1 155 91 1,030.8 0.00 / 1.28 100 8.7 n/a
66h 9.4 1.6 156 90 1,030.3 0.00 / 0.21 56 0.0 n/a
Monday 13.3 0.8 157 69 1,030.9 0.00 / 0.02 49 125.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abaqulusi?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Abaqulusi today?
Sunrise around 04:59 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 13h 20m.
What is the local time in Abaqulusi?
Local time is 18:04. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Abaqulusi?
Abaqulusi is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Abaqulusi?
Population about 247,628.
What is the elevation of Abaqulusi?
DEM 1,521 m.
Where is Abaqulusi located?
It is at -27.83421, 31.05159 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abaqulusi in?
It is in South Africa.

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Last updated 2016-04-26
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