Pongola

Pongola is a small town situated in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on the Pongola River, only 10 kilometres from the Swaziland border. It has 50 km² of sugarcane and subtropical fruit plantations surrounding it. During the Depression years of the 1930s, drastic irrigation systems were started in Pongola. The town thrived as a result of the canal system and a sugar mill that was built.

18 °C


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Wind1.06 m/s
Cloudiness84 %
Temperature (min/max)18/18 °C
Pressure1016 hpa
Humidity95 %
Last update: 25 Apr 2024 @ 03:08

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