Local municipality · West Rand District
# Mogale City

Mogale City is a local municipality of South Africa in West Rand District, Gauteng Province. It had an estimated 410,824 people in 2020 on 1,342 km² (about 306 per km²). 59 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 978 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 410,824 people (2020)
- 1,342 km²
- 978 mapped services
- 1,579 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Mogale City?

Mogale City had an estimated 410,824 people in 2020 — 47.9% of West Rand District, 20th of 190 local municipalities. There are 930 women for every 1,000 men (above the West Rand District figure of 891). Spread over 1,342 km², that is about 306 people per km², 10th of 190 local municipalities.

22.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 31 across West Rand District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 39 children and older people.
- 0–4 33,101
- 5–9 31,398
- 10–14 29,167
- 15–19 27,262
- 20–24 35,726
- 25–29 41,600
- 30–34 46,932
- 35–39 39,508
- 40–44 30,361
- 45–49 24,159
- 50–54 19,926
- 55–59 16,797
- 60–64 13,030
- 65–69 9,399
- 70–74 6,118
- 75–79 3,646
- 80+ 2,694

Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Mogale City?

Mogale City lies in West Rand District, Gauteng Province, South Africa. It borders 6 other local municipalities: City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Local Municipality of Madibeng, Merafong City, Rand West City and Rustenburg. By area it is the 194th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 32.8% of West Rand District. The centre of Mogale City is about 58 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 20 km from Randfontein, the main town of West Rand District. The centre point is at 26.0037° S, 27.6870° E. Local names: GT481.

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Mogale City

OpenStreetMap lists 46 named sights in Mogale City: 23 nature reserves; 5 caves; 5 archaeological sites; 4 attractions; 3 museums; 2 monuments; 1 gallery; 1 viewpoint; 1 castle or fort; 1 zoo.
- Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum. The Tumulus building · museum
- Nooitgedacht Heritage Museum · museum
- Sterkfontein Caves · museum
- Blaauwbank Historic Gold Mine · archaeological site
- Kings Kloof Natural Heritage · archaeological site
- Kromdraai · archaeological site
- Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs · archaeological site
- limestone kiln · archaeological site
- Barton's Folly Blockhouse and Fort Anglo Boer War · castle or fort
- African Fauna & Bird Park · nature reserve
- Elangeni Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Hartebeeshoek Space Operations · nature reserve
- Idwala le Ingwe · nature reserve
- Isaac Stegman Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- John Nash Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kromdraai Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kromdraai Conservancy · nature reserve
- Kromdraai Conservancy · nature reserve
- Krugersdorp Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Letamo Game Farm · nature reserve
- Maropeng Cradle of Humankind · nature reserve
- Mogale's Gate Biodiversity Centre · nature reserve
- Motsetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Nooitgedacht Game Ranch · nature reserve
- Plovers Lake Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Plumari Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Sima Kade · nature reserve
- Thaba Nkwe - Berge van die Tier Game Farm · nature reserve

…and 16 more.

### Nearby, outside Mogale City
- Witpoortjie Falls · waterfall, City of Johannesburg 18 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Mogale City
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Country calling code +27
- Languages Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) · Johannesburg 25 km
- O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) · Johannesburg 58 km

### Nearest railway station

Tarlton (Mogale City), about 9.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:11) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:53, sunset around 17:24).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Mogale City

Open gazetteers list 59 villages, towns and localities in Mogale City. The largest with a recorded population: Krugersdorp (378,821), Bagale (16,087), Magaliesburg (7,623), Orient Hills (2,043) and Muldersdriseloop (1,500). Settlements here lie between about 1,276 m and 1,779 m above sea level (median 1,579 m).
- Agavia
- Apple Park
- Azaadville
- Bagale
- Beckedan
- Beckendan
- Boltonia
- Breaunanda
- Burgershoop
- Dan Pienaarville
- Delporton
- Eleadah
- Eljeesee
- Featherbrooke Estate
- Gladysvale
- Hekpoort
- Helderblom
- Kagiso
- Kenmare
- Kings Kloof
- Komnader
- Kophou
- Kromdraai
- Krugersdorp
- Krugersdorp North
- Krugersdorp West
- Krugersdorp-Noord
- Lammermoor
- Lewisham
- Madeteleli
- Magaliesburg
- Mindalore
- Mindalore North
- Mogale City
- Monument
- Muldersdrift
- Muldersdriseloop
- Munsieville
- New Thorndale
- Noordheuwel
- Olivanna
- Orient Hills
- Pienaarville
- Protea Ridge
- Quellieriepark
- Rangeview
- Rant-En-Dal
- Renos
- Rietfontein
- Rietvallei
- Rietvallei 241-IQ
- Riverside Township
- Silverfields
- Silverfields Park
- Sonnedal
- Tarlton
- The Drift
- Thorndale
- Wentworth Park

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Mogale City

Named natural and historic features inside Mogale City, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.
- Bloubankspruit
- Lancaster Dam
- Rietspruit

### Hills and mountains

4 mountains; 3 hills; 3 mountain passes; 3 valleys.
- Spioenkop · 1,645 m
- Groblerspas · 1,630 m
- Damhoekpas · 1,629 m
- Witkwas se Kop · 1,627 m
- Slypsteenkop · 1,623 m
- Swartkop · 1,610 m
- Krokodilberg · 1,522 m
- Poeiernek · 1,513 m
- Golden Valley · 1,490 m
- Waterkloof · 1,484 m
- Kalkheuwel · 1,482 m
- Skeurkloof · 1,425 m
- Vaalkop · 1,389 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve; 1 wildlife reserve.
- Jack Scott
- Krugersdorp Wildtuin

### History

1 historic site.
- Cradle of Human Kind

### Getting around

7 railway stations; 5 airfields.
- Delportonia Aerodrome
- Hekpoort
- Krugersdorp
- Krugersdorp
- Luipaardsvlei
- Magaliesburg
- Orient
- Sun Valley
- Swartkop Nooitgedacht
- Tarlton
- Wes-Rand
- Witpoortjie

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Mogale City and the best time to visit

Using the climate of West Rand District, the warmest month is Jan (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 633 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (123 mm) and the driest Jul (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 119 |
| Feb | 22 | 89 |
| Mar | 21 | 72 |
| Apr | 17 | 49 |
| May | 14 | 16 |
| Jun | 11 | 8 |
| Jul | 10 | 3 |
| Aug | 14 | 6 |
| Sep | 18 | 16 |
| Oct | 21 | 51 |
| Nov | 22 | 82 |
| Dec | 22 | 123 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mogale City
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | IThemba Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Clinic · Mogale City | 8.3 km | Map |
| Bank | Nedbank Conference Centre · Mogale City | 12 km | Map |
| ATM | Shoprite Munsieville (D) · Mogale City | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Engen · Mogale City | 6.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | The Cradle Lodge · Mogale City | 1.9 km | Map |
| Mall | Rant en Dal Shopping Center · Mogale City | 12 km | Map |
| School | Light Centre For Children With Disabilities · Mogale City | 8.1 km | Map |
| College | Boston City Campus and Business College · Mogale City | 14 km | Map |
| Police station | Tarlton Police Station · Mogale City | 10.0 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mogale City

Places mapped inside Mogale City in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 22
- Banks 33
- ATMs 38
- Petrol pumps 67
- Hotels 113
- Shopping malls 22
- Schools 365
- Colleges and universities 9
- Cinemas 5
- Pharmacies 36
- Restaurants 250
- Police stations 12
- Dental clinics 6

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local municipalities in West Rand District
- Merafong City
- Rand West City

## Quick answers
- Where is Mogale City? In West Rand District, Gauteng Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Mogale City? 410,824 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mogale City? About 31 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mogale City? About 306 people per km²
- What borders Mogale City? City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Local Municipality of Madibeng, Merafong City, Rand West City and Rustenburg
- What is there to see in Mogale City? African Fauna & Bird Park, Animal creche, Barton's Folly Blockhouse and Fort Anglo Boer War, Blaauwbank Historic Gold Mine
- What time zone is Mogale City in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mogale City? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Mogale City? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mogale City? 59 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mogale City? Settlements lie between 1,276 m and 1,779 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Mogale City? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Mogale City? Spioenkop (1,645 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mogale City? January to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mogale City? IThemba Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Clinic, about 8.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mogale City? Nedbank Conference Centre, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mogale City? Shoprite Munsieville (D), about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mogale City? Engen, about 6.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mogale City? 22 mapped
- How many banks are in Mogale City? 33 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mogale City? 38 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mogale City? 67 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mogale City? ZA7481 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 1,342.2 km²
- P-code: ZA7481
- District: West Rand District
- Main town: Krugersdorp

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/west-rand/mogale-city/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.