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Gamagara

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Gamagara is a river in Northern Cape, South Africa with 28,054 inhabitants, at 1,173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kathu, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 555 km to the east.

Overview

Gamagara Local Municipality is local municipality in the Northern Cape, South Africa.

It is located in John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, South Africa.

Established in 2000-12-05.

The population is about 41,617 (2011).

The elevation is around 1,153 metre.

Also known as: Gamagara Municipality, Gamagara Valley, Gamagara

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Locator map Map of the Northern Cape with Gamagara highlighted (2011).svg

Basic Data

  • Country South Africa
  • Located in John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    27° 38' 26" S, 22° 59' 55" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1173 m
  • Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 28,054
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Rand (ZAR)
  • Phone Prefix +27

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Weather in Gamagara

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

Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 W/m2.

Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
5.5 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 18.9 5.5 190 31 1,015.8 - / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
6h 21.0 4.8 179 27 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 83.3 n/a
12h 31.6 6.7 232 6 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 962.1 n/a
18h 24.1 4.7 204 12 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 7 407.9 n/a
Tomorrow 19.6 3.4 170 23 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 23.6 1.7 143 20 1,016.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 85.3 n/a
36h 31.8 1.7 255 9 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 96 916.0 n/a
42h 27.1 4.9 205 13 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 312.5 n/a
Thursday 22.0 3.7 124 24 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 26.9 2.5 69 17 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 87.5 n/a
60h 34.7 2.3 327 10 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 926.3 n/a
66h 29.3 2.1 235 14 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 388.7 n/a
Friday 25.1 4.8 127 19 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamagara?
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 962 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 Gamagara today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 13h 05m.
What is the local time in Gamagara?
Local time is 13:32. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gamagara?
Gamagara is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gamagara?
Population about 28,054.
What is the elevation of Gamagara?
DEM 1,173 m.
Where is Gamagara located?
It is at -27.64051, 22.99870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamagara in?
It is in South Africa.

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Last updated 2016-04-26
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