Location & Surroundings
Orinoco A is a town in Mpumalanga, South Africa with 5,884 inhabitants, at 617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mafemani, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Pretoria is about 310 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ulusaba Airport, 29 km away.
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
24° 45' 45" S, 31° 3' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 617 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,884
- Pop. Density 1,475 p/km²
- Built-up 17.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:32
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Orinoco A
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orinoco A, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.71 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 | 19.1 | 1.9 | 298 | 59 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 13 | 45 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 5.6 | 359 | 22 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 839.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 230 | 56 | 1,013.5 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 99 | 224.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 4.1 | 159 | 87 | 1,017.7 | 0.04 / 0.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 3.8 | 162 | 83 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orinoco A?
Now 19.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orinoco A today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Orinoco A?
Local time is 07:32. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Orinoco A?
Orinoco A is a populated place.
How many people live in Orinoco A?
Population about 5,884.
What is the elevation of Orinoco A?
DEM 617 m.
Where is Orinoco A located?
It is at -24.76259, 31.06516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orinoco A in?
It is in South Africa.