Location & Surroundings
Ngcobo is a town in Eastern Cape, South Africa with 11,783 inhabitants, at 923 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cala, 33 km to the northwest. The national capital Pretoria is about 660 km to the north. The nearest airport is Butterworth Airport, 73 km away.
Also known as: Engcobo
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 40' 31" S, 27° 59' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 923 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 11,783
- Pop. Density 944 p/km²
- Built-up 12.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:12
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ngcobo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ngcobo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 17.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
8.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 189 | 82 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 1.4 | 119 | 70 | 1,025.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 12.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 3.4 | 121 | 48 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 684.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.2 | 3.5 | 89 | 85 | 1,023.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 232.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.9 | 1.0 | 46 | 96 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 346 | 57 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 6.3 | 259 | 12 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 862.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.2 | 138 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 298.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.6 | 1.1 | 333 | 82 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 128 | 44 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 5.3 | 116 | 40 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 848.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.7 | 2.9 | 118 | 85 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 287.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.4 | 1.7 | 103 | 90 | 1,021.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ngcobo?
Now 8.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 17.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Ngcobo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Ngcobo?
Local time is 08:12. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ngcobo?
Ngcobo is a populated place.
How many people live in Ngcobo?
Population about 11,783.
What is the elevation of Ngcobo?
DEM 923 m.
Where is Ngcobo located?
It is at -31.67540, 27.99664 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ngcobo in?
It is in South Africa.