District · Limpopo Province
# Capricorn District

Capricorn District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Limpopo Province. It had an estimated 1,183,348 people in 2020 on 21,705 km² (about 55 per km²). Its main town is Polokwane. It is divided into 4 local municipalities. 542 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,736 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 1,183,348 people (2020)
- 21,705 km²
- 4 local municipalities
- 2,736 mapped services

## How many people live in Capricorn District?

Capricorn District had an estimated 1,183,348 people in 2020 — 21.4% of Limpopo Province, 12th of 50 districts. There are 1,110 women for every 1,000 men (below the Limpopo Province figure of 1,123). Spread over 21,705 km², that is about 55 people per km², 24th of 50 districts.

32.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 24 across Limpopo Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 64 children and older people.
- 0–4 125,746
- 5–9 128,130
- 10–14 127,821
- 15–19 121,093
- 20–24 100,055
- 25–29 91,505
- 30–34 93,926
- 35–39 80,647
- 40–44 64,237
- 45–49 53,150
- 50–54 42,038
- 55–59 38,505
- 60–64 34,962
- 65–69 29,579
- 70–74 23,036
- 75–79 14,741
- 80+ 14,177

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

## Where is Capricorn District?

Capricorn District lies in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It borders 4 other districts: Mopani District, Sekhukhune District, Vhembe District and Waterberg District. By area it is the 20th largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 17.3% of Limpopo Province. The centre of Capricorn District is about 277 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 40 km from Polokwane, the main town of Limpopo Province. The centre point is at 23.5427° S, 29.4757° E. Local names: DC35.

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

## Things to see in and around Capricorn District

OpenStreetMap lists 45 named sights in Capricorn District: 26 nature reserves; 8 viewpoints; 2 ruins; 2 museums; 2 monuments; 2 memorials; 1 attraction; 1 waterfall; 1 zoo.
- African Renaissance Museum - Masoga · museum
- Polokwane Art Museum · museum
- Cleopatra · waterfall
- Annexatie Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Bewaarkloof Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Blouberg Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kalkbank Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kilian Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kremertartfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kremetartfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kuschke Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Limpokwena Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Malebogo Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Marlize Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Mmabolela Estate · nature reserve
- Mmabolela Estate Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Mogoto Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Moletji Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Pietersburg Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Pietersburg Wildreservaat · nature reserve
- Spelonken Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Turfloop Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Wildernes Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Wolkberg Caves Reserve · nature reserve
- Wolkberg Forest Wilderness Area · nature reserve
- Wonderkop Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Hide · viewpoint

…and 15 more.

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: Capricorn District
- 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
- Polokwane International Airport (PTG) · Polokwane 34 km
- Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) · Phalaborwa 177 km

### Nearest railway station

Matsusa (Polokwane), about 32 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:10) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:41, sunset around 17:22).

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.

## Local municipalities of Capricorn District
| Local municipality | People | per km² | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Polokwane | 715,323 | 142 | 5,054 | 221 | 1,821 |
| Lepele-Nkumpi | 220,149 | 63 | 3,484 | 113 | 413 |
| Blouberg | 146,553 | 15 | 9,540 | 146 | 317 |
| Molemole | 101,323 | 28 | 3,627 | 69 | 185 |

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Villages and localities in Capricorn District

Open gazetteers list 542 villages, towns and localities in Capricorn District. The largest with a recorded population: Polokwane (272,461), Mankweng (49,480), Lebowakgomo (42,040), Mankoeng (12,499), Bochum (12,000) and Sebayeng (10,917). Settlements here lie between about 640 m and 1,686 m above sea level (median 1,094 m).
- Addney
- Alldays
- Amosotho
- Annadale
- Avon-A
- Baltimore
- Bendor Park
- Berg-en-dal
- Bergnek
- Berlepe
- Bloedrivier
- Blood River
- Blouberg
- Bobirwa
- Bochum
- Bodi
- Bolahlakgomo
- Bolopa
- Boratapelo
- Borwalathoto
- Boschplaats
- Botlokwe
- Boyne
- Brakspruit
- Broadlands
- Burgerregt
- Byldrift
- Chebeng
- Chloe
- Chuenespoort
- Cornelia
- Dalmada
- Dalmeny
- Daviesville
- Dendron
- Diana
- Dibeng
- Die Onderste
- Dikgale
- Dikgaleslokasie
- Ditatsu
- Ditenteng
- Dithabaneng
- Dithupaneng
- Doornfontein
- Doornhoek
- Doringboom
- Dorsland
- Driekoppies
- Droogte
- Dwarsrivier
- Eduanpark
- Eerste Geluk
- Eerstegoud
- Eisleben
- Eldorado
- Enkelbosch
- Esaurinca
- Essoubinca
- Fatima Mission
- Faunapark
- Fertilis
- Flora
- Fritchley
- Ga-Dankie
- Ga-Dikgale
- Ga-Hlahla
- Ga-Keetse
- Ga-Kgare
- Ga-Kgole
- Ga-Kgoroshi
- Ga-Kgorosi
- Ga-Kibi
- Ga-Kobe
- Ga-Kobo
- Ga-Kololo
- Ga-Kolopo
- Ga-Komape
- Ga-Lamola
- Ga-Lepadima
- Ga-Letswalo
- Ga-Mabeba
- Ga-Mabelebele
- Ga-Mabitsela
- Ga-Mabotha
- Ga-Mabotsa
- Ga-Machaba
- Ga-Madiba
- Ga-Madisaleolo
- Ga-Maela
- Ga-Mafefe
- Ga-Mahwai
- Ga-Maidula
- Ga-Maja
- Ga-Makanye
- Ga-Makgoba
- Ga-Makgobathe
- Ga-Makibelo
- Ga-Makweya
- Ga-Malegase
- Ga-Malokela
- Ga-Mamadila
- Ga-Mamohwibidu
- Ga-Mamoleka
- Ga-Mamolele
- Ga-Mampa
- Ga-Mampote
- Ga-Mangou
- Ga-Mankgodi
- Ga-Mankoeng
- Ga-Manthata
- Ga-Mantlhodi
- Ga-Mapangula
- Ga-Maphoto
- Ga-Maponto
- Ga-Maribana
- Ga-Masalane
- Ga-Masehlong
- Ga-Masekwa
- Ga-Maselela
- Ga-Mashamaite
- Ga-Mashashane
- Ga-Matabanyane
- Ga-Mathabatha
- Ga-Mathiba
- Ga-Matlapa
- Ga-Matshele
- Ga-Mmabasotho
- Ga-Mmamogwasa
- Ga-Mmatemana
- Ga-Mmathongwana
- Ga-Modikana
- Ga-Mogano
- Ga-Mohoai
- Ga-Moisimane Arie
- Ga-Mokgehle
- Ga-Mokgokong
- Ga-Mokgopo
- Ga-Mokobodi
- Ga-Mokopane
- Ga-Mokwane
- Ga-Mokwele
- Ga-Molapo
- Ga-Moleele
- Ga-Molepo
- Ga-Monyebodi
- Ga-Moropa
- Ga-Mothapo
- Ga-Mothiba
- Ga-Motlakgomo
- Ga-Motshemi
- Ga-Moyaga
- Ga-Ngwepe
- Ga-Ngwetsana
- Ga-Nonyane
- Ga-Ntamaties
- Ga-Ntshireletsa
- Ga-Ntsoko
- Ga-Papo
- Ga-Phago
- Ga-Phagodi
- Ga-Phaka
- Ga-Phasha
- Ga-Phaswana
- Ga-Phaudi
- Ga-Piet
- Ga-Poopedi
- Ga-Raditshaba
- Ga-Rakgwatha
- Ga-Rakwele
- Ga-Ramakara
- Ga-Ramaswikana
- Ga-Rametlwana
- Ga-Rametlwane
- Ga-Rammutla
- Ga-Ramokadi-kadi
- Ga-Ramokgopa
- Ga-Ramongwana
- Ga-Ramoshwane
- Ga-Ramotlokana
- Ga-Ramphere
- Ga-Rampuru
- Ga-Rankhuwa
- Ga-Raphokola
- Ga-Rawesi
- Ga-Rummutla
- Ga-Sako
- Ga-Sebotse
- Ga-Selolo
- Ga-Semenya
- Ga-Setshaba
- Ga-Tefu
- Ga-Thaba
- Ga-Tibu
- Ga-Tshabalala
- Ga-Tshwene
- GaMankgodi
- Ganspoort
- Gideon
- Gladdeklipkop
- Glen Roy
- Glenferness
- Good-Hope
- Goudmyn
- Gregory
- Grootdraai
- Groothoek
- Grootpan
- Hananwa
- Harmonie
- Helene Franz
- Hoog-en-Droog
- Hospital Park
- Houtbosdorp
- Hwelereng
- Hwelesangeng
- Hwibi
- Indermark
- Industria
- Ivy Park
- Ivydale
- Jack
- Juno
- Jupiter
- Kalkbank
- Kanana
- Kapetseng
- Kappa
- Kawene
- Kgaphamadi
- Kgatalala
- Kgohlwane
- Kgokong
- Kgokonyane
- Kgoroshi
- Kgotia
- Khureng
- Klein Dikgale
- Knobel
- Koloti
- Komaneng
- Komatie
- Kuschke
- Kutumpa
- Kwaring
- La Dinong
- Laaste Hoop
- Lebowakgomo
- Lebu
- Leeuwkraal
- Legkraal
- Legotlhong
- Lehlohlong
- Lekhureng
- Lekhuswaneng
- Lekiting
- Lekurung
- Lenting
- Leokaneng
- Lepotlako
- Lesetsi
- Leshoane
- Leswika
- Letlhokwaneng
- Letswatla
- Limburg
- Locatie van Chune
- Locatie van Malietzie
- Locatie van M’phatlele
- Locatie van Ramagoep
- Lonsdale
- Loodmyn
- Maasstroom
- Mabokotswane
- Mabul’s Location
- Machichaan’s Location
- Madibeng
- Madietane
- Madiga
- Madika
- Mafefe
- Mafefeslokasie
- Mafsiagobaba
- Magatle
- Magwaneng
- Mahlaokeng
- Mahlatjani
- Mahwibitswane
- Makatiane
- Makgari
- Makgeng
- Makgodu
- Makgwadibeng
- Makurung
- Makweng
- Makweya
- Malehlage
- Malekapane
- Malipsdrif
- Malopeng
- Mamatsha
- Mamehlabe
- Mamosweu
- Mamotintane
- Manaileng
- Manamela
- Mangata
- Mankoeng
- Mankweng
- Mankweng Unit E
- Manoge
- Manthata
- Mantheding
- Manthorwane
- Manyapje
- Mapangula
- Mapatjakeng
- Marabastad
- Maribie
- Maripathekong
- Marobala
- Marowe
- Mars
- Marulaneng
- Masekwameng
- Mashashane
- Masite
- Masobohleng
- Matabatas Location
- Mataia’s Location
- Mathabatha
- Mathateng
- Mathibela
- Matlala
- Matlaleng
- Matokslokasie
- Matome
- Matshira
- Maupye
- Megoring
- Mehlakong
- Mekgobane
- Mimosa
- Mispah
- Mission
- Mmadigorong
- Mmafefe
- Mmakotse
- Mmalebogoslokasie
- Mmamati
- Mmankgaile
- Mmatseke
- Moepeng
- Moetagare
- Mogologolo
- Mogoto
- Mogwadi
- Mohlajeng
- Mohlonong
- Mokudung
- Mokumuru
- Molautse
- Moleke
- Molepos Location
- Moletlane
- Molsgat
- Mongalo
- Monotwane
- Monywaneng
- Mophamamona
- Morbeng
- Morebeng
- Moria
- Morotse
- Morotsi
- Morowe
- Mosehleng
- Mosetamong
- Moshate
- Mositone
- Motantanyana
- Mothagale
- Motolong
- Motsane
- Motserereng
- Motshele
- Motshitong
- Mphahlele
- Mphahlele 1
- Mphahlele 2
- Mphahlele 3
- Mphakane
- Mphakane 1
- Mphalong
- Mphela
- Munnik
- My Darling
- Naledi
- Neanderthal
- Net Recht

…and 142 more.

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Capricorn District

Named natural and historic features inside Capricorn District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

21 rivers and streams; 5 reservoirs and tanks; 2 lakes.
- Bloedrivier
- Chunies
- Chuniesrivier
- Dieprivier
- Dwarsrivier
- Frisgewaagrivier
- Glen Alpine Dam
- Klipspruit
- Koringkoppiesloop
- Lepellane
- Matebejane
- Mogotodam
- Mohlaletsi
- Mohlapitse
- Molapatsi
- Mphogodima
- Nkumpidamme
- Philip Smits Loop
- Ramapoetspruitdam
- Sandsloot
- Schimmelpaardpan
- Seshegodam
- Strydpoort River
- Tongwane

…and 4 more.

### Hills and mountains

139 hills; 91 mountains; 4 mountain passes; 2 valleys; 1 peak.
- Iron Crown · 2,120 m
- Ga-Monnaasenamoriri · 2,032 m
- Ribbokkop · 2,029 m
- Serala · 2,022 m
- Wolkberg · 1,971 m
- Button’s Kop · 1,955 m
- Blouberg · 1,922 m
- Mogodumo · 1,804 m
- Asbesberg · 1,797 m
- Chuniespoortberge · 1,785 m
- Deny’s Nose · 1,759 m
- Rock Thompson · 1,758 m
- Marake · 1,754 m
- Mogoshi · 1,719 m
- Ga-Tsarapane · 1,664 m
- Wolwekop · 1,658 m
- Mahlatsane · 1,655 m
- Seteleng · 1,646 m
- Portugal · 1,636 m
- Wolkberg · 1,632 m
- Belgie · 1,625 m
- Masopalone · 1,616 m
- Motale · 1,592 m
- Boetse · 1,588 m

…and 213 more.

### Forests and nature

3 forests; 2 nature reserves.
- Blouberg Privaatnatuurreserwe
- Kuschke Nature Reserve
- New Agatha State Forest
- Spelonken Forest Reserve
- Wolkberg Forest Reserve

### Estates

2 estates.
- Wolkberg Estate
- Zebediela Estates

### Getting around

12 airfields; 5 railway stations; 3 airports.
- Alldays Airport
- Baltimore
- Bristol
- Dardenellen
- Davidslust
- Dendron
- Doornfontein
- Geyser
- Groot-Spelonke
- Meanderthal East
- Munnik
- Olifants River Bridge
- Pietersburg Civil
- Polokwane International Airport
- Ranch Motel
- Solomondale
- Stirum
- Swartwater
- Wurthsdorp
- Zebediela

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 Capricorn District and the best time to visit

In Capricorn District, the warmest month is Dec (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 478 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (93 mm) and the driest Jul (3 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are January to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 24 | 88 |
| Feb | 24 | 67 |
| Mar | 22 | 60 |
| Apr | 20 | 32 |
| May | 17 | 8 |
| Jun | 14 | 6 |
| Jul | 14 | 3 |
| Aug | 17 | 3 |
| Sep | 20 | 11 |
| Oct | 22 | 35 |
| Nov | 23 | 73 |
| Dec | 24 | 93 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Capricorn District

Places mapped inside Capricorn District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 64
- Banks 111
- ATMs 84
- Petrol pumps 125
- Hotels 148
- Shopping malls 53
- Schools 1,675
- Colleges and universities 43
- Cinemas 3
- Pharmacies 54
- Restaurants 332
- Police stations 20
- Dental clinics 24

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

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

## Quick answers
- Where is Capricorn District? In Limpopo Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Capricorn District? 1,183,348 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Capricorn District? About 24 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Capricorn District? About 55 people per km²
- What borders Capricorn District? Mopani District, Sekhukhune District, Vhembe District and Waterberg District
- What is there to see in Capricorn District? African Renaissance Museum - Masoga, Annexatie Nature Reserve, Bewaarkloof Nature Reserve, Blouberg Nature Reserve
- What time zone is Capricorn District in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Capricorn District? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Capricorn District? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Capricorn District? 542 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Capricorn District? Settlements lie between 640 m and 1,686 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Capricorn District? 5 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Capricorn District? Iron Crown (2,120 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Capricorn District? January to December
- How many hospitals are in Capricorn District? 64 mapped
- How many banks are in Capricorn District? 111 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Capricorn District? 84 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Capricorn District? 125 mapped
- What is the P-code of Capricorn District? ZA935 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 21,705.5 km²
- P-code: ZA935
- Province: Limpopo Province
- Main town: Polokwane

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