Grahamstown
in Cacadu District Municipality of Eastern Cape, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-33.304 and 26.533 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -33° 18' 15" and E 26° 31' 57"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:07 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:44 am and 5:38 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.701 and -157.972 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Marconi
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Grahamstown

Grahamstown in Cacadu District Municipality (Eastern Cape) with it's 91,548 inhabitants is a city in South Africa about 532 mi (or 856 km) south of Pretoria, the country's capital.

Local time in Grahamstown is now 11:07 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Grahamstown. The closest airport in South Africa is Port Alfred Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Port Alfred, Fort Beaufort, Peddie, Adelaide and Bhisho. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

27°C (80 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pumba Private Game Reserve

Address
0,5 mi
Highlands, Makana Municipality
6065 Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


8A Grahamstown

Address
0,9 mi
8A St Aidans Avenue
Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jenny's Guest House

Address
1,1 mi
9 Dulverton Road
6139 Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


11 Worcester-on-Durban

Address
1,1 mi
11 Worcester St.
Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Frontier Country Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
2 Bathurst St.
6139 Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Graham Hotel

Address
0,4 mi
123 High Street
6139 Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bartholomew's Loft

Address
0,7 mi
1A St Bartholomew Street
Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A Stone's Throw

Address
2,7 mi
9 Stone's Hill, R67 Port Alfred Rd
6140 Grahamstown
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 8:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 20:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

American and South African Army Training together in Grahamstown, South Africa

Published: August 27, 2014
Length: 40:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Grant van der Merwe

American Army and South African Army Training together in Grahamstown South Africa.


Soccer Samkelo Papu Grahamstown

Published: December 09, 2014
Length: 06:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RUTV Journalism Rhodes University


NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2014, Grahamstown

Published: March 14, 2015
Length: 20:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheKlemu

STANDARD BANK NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2014, Grahamstown short review 2014 please visit: http://www.youthjazz.co.za.


Skybok: Prime (Grahamstown, South Africa)

Published: September 08, 2012
Length: 14:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Skybok Productions

63 New Street, Grahamstown.


On the beat at the Grahamstown Cathedral Square Market

Published: July 08, 2014
Length: 04:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cuetube1

CueTube takes the pulse of the Cathedral hub in Grahamstown Report by Anelisa Salavu & Dumisa Lengwati.


Diamonds in Grahamstown - Scifest 2015

Published: March 28, 2015
Length: 38:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RUTV Journalism Rhodes University

The first diamond in South Africa was identified in the Grahamstown. Basil Mills conducts a workshop at Scifest Africa called "Diamond in the Rough". He explores the story of the first diamond...


Grahamstown Field Band

Published: May 18, 2013
Length: 00:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nolwandle ndende

perfomance of the band in the Rhodes University International day Parade.


Skybok: Albany Museum (Grahamstown, South Africa)

Published: September 05, 2012
Length: 49:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Skybok Productions

Somerset Road, Grahamstown. http://www.ru.ac.za/albanymuseum/


Human Chain crosses Grahamstown

Published: June 25, 2014
Length: 31:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: RUTV Journalism Rhodes University

Report by Lillian Magari & Noxolo Mafu, School of Journalsim and Media Studies, Rhodes University, South Africa The Grahamstown Human Chain started at Ncame street and carried through to...


Skybok: The 1820 Settlers National Monument (Grahamstown, South Africa)

Published: September 08, 2012
Length: 28:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Skybok Productions

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rhodes University

Rhodes University (RU or simply Rhodes) is a public research university located in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, established in 1904. It is the province’s oldest university, and is one of the four universities in the province.

Located at -33.3136, 26.5197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Rhodes University, Universities in the Eastern Cape, Educational institutions established in 1904, Public universities in South Africa, Grahamstown, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Herbert Baker buildings

Albany, South Africa

Albany, South Africa (also known as Cape Borders, Cape Frontier, Settler Country, and Western Region) was a district in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Grahamstown was traditionally the administrative capital, cultural centre and largest town of the Albany district. The area was previously known as the 'Zuurveld' by migrating Boer farmers in the late 18th century, and it lay near the boundary between the Cape Colony and the traditional Xhosa lands to the east.

Located at -33.3, 26.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the Eastern Cape

Kingswood College (South Africa)

Kingswood College is a private, Methodist co-educational school in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa attended by boarding and day scholars. It was founded in 1894 by Daniel Knight, Mayor of Grahamstown at the time. Kingswood is a member of the Independent Schools Association of South Africa (ISASA) and registered with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).

Located at -33.3039, 26.5311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in South Africa, Methodist schools in South Africa, Private schools in the Eastern Cape, Educational institutions established in 1894, Grahamstown

1820 Settlers National Monument

The 1820 Settlers National Monument, which honours the contribution to South African society made by the first big influx of English settlers, overlooks Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape. A living monument, it commemorates the English language as much as the Settlers themselves. It is a venue for performances of many types. The Monument is closely linked with the National Arts Festival, often known simply as the Grahamstown Festival.

Located at -33.3195, 26.5193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1974, Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Grahamstown, Buildings and structures in the Eastern Cape

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), is involved in research, education and in applications of its knowledge and research to African fish fauna, for either economic or conservation benefit. The institute was formerly named the JLB Smith Institute of Ichthyology, in honour of Professor James Leonard Brierley Smith, who named and described the living coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae.

Located at -33.3106, 26.5197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Research institutes in South Africa, Conservation in South Africa, Grahamstown, Biological research institutes

St. Michael and St. George Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George is the home of the Anglican Diocese of Grahamstown in Grahamstown, South Africa in the Eastern Cape Province. It is the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Grahamstown. The cathedral is located on Church Square. It has the tallest spire in South Africa (53.6m/176 ft).

Located at -33.3101, 26.5267 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
History of South Africa, Anglican cathedrals in South Africa, Religious organizations established in 1853, 19th-century church buildings, George Gilbert Scott buildings, Grahamstown, Buildings and structures in the Eastern Cape, Visitor attractions in the Eastern Cape

Makana Botanical Gardens

The Makana Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden in South Africa operated by Rhodes University, located in Grahamstown.

Located at -33.3156, 26.5209 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rhodes University, Botanical gardens in South Africa

Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown

The Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown (formerly the Eastern Cape Provincial Division) is one of the High Courts of South Africa. It sits at Grahamstown and has general jurisdiction over the Eastern Cape province except for the areas of the former Transkei and Ciskei.

Located at -33.3114, 26.5251 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Courts of South Africa, Government of the Eastern Cape, Grahamstown

Fort England Psychiatric Hospital

Fort England Psychiatric Hospital is a government funded Psychiatric hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for the Makana Local Municipality area in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape in South Africa. The hospital departments include a Rehabilitation Centre, Pharmacy, Anti-Retroviral (ARV) treatment for HIV/AIDS, Post Trauma Counseling Services, Laundry Services and Kitchen Services.

Located at -33.3156, 26.5402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in South Africa, Psychiatric hospitals in South Africa

Settlers Hospital

Settlers Hospitall is a Provincial government funded hospital for the Makana Local Municipality area in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape in South Africa.

Located at -33.3019, 26.5402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in South Africa

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Grahamstad, Grahamstown, グラハムズタウン, 그레이엄스타운, Грэхэмстаун, IRhini, 格拉罕鎮