Location & Surroundings
Transkei is a region in Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 877 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Libode, 5 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is about 645 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Transkei is former bantustan in South Africa (1976-94).
It is located in South Africa, Africa.
Established in 1976-10-26.
Also known as: Republic of Transkei
Media
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Type region (RGN)
- an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
Geography
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Coordinates
31° 30' 0" S, 29° 0' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 877 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:34
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Nearby
Weather in Transkei
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Transkei, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 24.5 | 3.6 | 135 | 56 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 2.1 | 101 | 93 | 1,025.4 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 91 | 235.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 2.1 | 354 | 94 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 339 | 68 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 57.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.7 | 2.5 | 183 | 26 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 766.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 4.8 | 291 | 39 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 251.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 1.5 | 315 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 1.3 | 164 | 66 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 3.9 | 93 | 49 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 643.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.9 | 1.6 | 15 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 8.50 / 8.50 | 100 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 2.1 | 264 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 4.3 | 241 | 75 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 3.9 | 188 | 71 | 1,015.0 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 501.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Transkei?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 Transkei today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Transkei?
Local time is 21:34. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Transkei?
Transkei is a region.
What is the elevation of Transkei?
DEM 877 m.
Where is Transkei located?
It is at -31.50000, 29.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Transkei in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Commons category Transkei