Local municipality · Capricorn District
# Lepele-Nkumpi

Lepele-Nkumpi is a local municipality of South Africa in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province. It had an estimated 220,149 people in 2020 on 3,484 km² (about 63 per km²). 113 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 413 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 220,149 people (2020)
- 3,484 km²
- 413 mapped services
- 904 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Lepele-Nkumpi?

Lepele-Nkumpi had an estimated 220,149 people in 2020 — 18.6% of Capricorn District, 43rd of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,187 women for every 1,000 men (above the Capricorn District figure of 1,110). Spread over 3,484 km², that is about 63 people per km², 66th of 190 local municipalities.

35.4% of people are children under 15 and 8.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 24 across Capricorn District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.
- 0–4 25,734
- 5–9 26,873
- 10–14 25,426
- 15–19 23,754
- 20–24 15,861
- 25–29 13,681
- 30–34 14,057
- 35–39 12,750
- 40–44 10,729
- 45–49 9,250
- 50–54 8,116
- 55–59 7,577
- 60–64 7,120
- 65–69 6,607
- 70–74 5,314
- 75–79 3,498
- 80+ 3,802

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

## Where is Lepele-Nkumpi?

Lepele-Nkumpi lies in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. It borders 8 other local municipalities: Ephraim Mogale, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo, Greater Tzaneen, Makhuduthamaga, Maruleng, Modimolle/Mookgophong, Mogalakwena and Polokwane. By area it is the 117th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 16.1% of Capricorn District. The centre of Lepele-Nkumpi is about 212 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 44 km from Polokwane, the main town of Capricorn District. The centre point is at 24.2923° S, 29.5498° E. Local names: LIM355.

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

## Things to see in and around Lepele-Nkumpi

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Lepele-Nkumpi: 6 nature reserves; 3 viewpoints; 1 waterfall; 1 museum.
- African Renaissance Museum - Masoga · museum
- Cleopatra · waterfall
- Bewaarkloof Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Wolkberg Caves Reserve · nature reserve
- Wolkberg Forest Wilderness Area · nature reserve
- Kruger's Nose · viewpoint
- Serala Peak · viewpoint
- The Horns Look-out · viewpoint

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: Lepele-Nkumpi
- 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 51 km
- Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) · Hoedspruit 152 km

### Nearest railway station

Zebediela (Lepele-Nkumpi), about 26 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:08) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 17:21).

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 Lepele-Nkumpi

Open gazetteers list 113 villages, towns and localities in Lepele-Nkumpi. The largest with a recorded population: Lebowakgomo (42,040) and Mathibela (6,943). Settlements here lie between about 663 m and 1,560 m above sea level (median 904 m).
- Bolahlakgomo
- Bolopa
- Boschplaats
- Byldrift
- Dithabaneng
- Doornfontein
- Doornhoek
- Droogte
- Eerste Geluk
- Fertilis
- Ga-Madisaleolo
- Ga-Mafefe
- Ga-Makgoba
- Ga-Malegase
- Ga-Mampa
- Ga-Mathabatha
- Ga-Matshele
- Ga-Mmamogwasa
- Ga-Molapo
- Ga-Ntamaties
- Ga-Phaswana
- Ga-Rakgwatha
- Ganspoort
- Good-Hope
- Hwelereng
- Hwelesangeng
- Kapetseng
- Kappa
- Kgaphamadi
- Khureng
- La Dinong
- Lebowakgomo
- Lekhuswaneng
- Lekurung
- Lenting
- Lesetsi
- Leswika
- Letlhokwaneng
- Locatie van M’phatlele
- Mabokotswane
- Madika
- Mafefe
- Mafefeslokasie
- Mafsiagobaba
- Magatle
- Magwaneng
- Mahlaokeng
- Mahlatjani
- Makurung
- Makweng
- Malehlage
- Malekapane
- Malipsdrif
- Mamatsha
- Mamosweu
- Manaileng
- Manoge
- Mapatjakeng
- Marulaneng
- Masite
- Matabatas Location
- Mathabatha
- Mathibela
- Matome
- Mimosa
- Mispah
- Mmafefe
- Mmakotse
- Mmamati
- Moepeng
- Mogologolo
- Mogoto
- Moleke
- Moletlane
- Molsgat
- Morotse
- Mosetamong
- Motantanyana
- Motolong
- Motsane
- Motserereng
- Mphahlele
- Mphahlele 1
- Mphahlele 2
- Mphahlele 3
- Ngwaname
- Nkoting
- Phosiri
- Pruizen
- Ramorake
- Raymond Estates
- Rivierplaats
- Sampse
- Sefalaolo
- Sekgophokgophong
- Sekurwaneng
- Sepitsi
- Seswikaneng
- Setaseng
- Streatham
- Thabamoopo
- Thabaneng
- Thamagane
- Tjiane
- Tooseng
- Tswaing
- Tubex
- Turfpan
- Twinvallei
- Vaalboschlaagte
- Volop
- Zebediela
- Zebedielas Location

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Lepele-Nkumpi

Named natural and historic features inside Lepele-Nkumpi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams; 2 reservoirs and tanks.
- Chunies
- Chuniesrivier
- Koringkoppiesloop
- Lepellane
- Mogotodam
- Mohlaletsi
- Mohlapitse
- Molapatsi
- Nkumpidamme
- Strydpoort River
- Tongwane
- Tudumo
- Tudumo

### Hills and mountains

58 mountains; 22 hills; 3 mountain passes; 2 valleys; 1 peak.
- Iron Crown · 2,120 m
- Ribbokkop · 2,029 m
- Serala · 2,022 m
- Wolkberg · 1,971 m
- Asbesberg · 1,797 m
- Deny’s Nose · 1,759 m
- Rock Thompson · 1,758 m
- Marake · 1,754 m
- Ga-Tsarapane · 1,664 m
- Wolwekop · 1,658 m
- Mahlatsane · 1,655 m
- Seteleng · 1,646 m
- Wolkberg · 1,632 m
- Belgie · 1,625 m
- Masopalone · 1,616 m
- Motale · 1,592 m
- Scandanavia · 1,580 m
- Lefenepe · 1,578 m
- Mashelu · 1,574 m
- Ratshipe · 1,541 m
- Ashmole Dales · 1,516 m
- Magagamatala · 1,500 m
- Uitkyk · 1,479 m
- Maribaskop · 1,455 m

…and 62 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forests.
- New Agatha State Forest
- Wolkberg Forest Reserve

### Estates

2 estates.
- Wolkberg Estate
- Zebediela Estates

### Getting around

2 airfields; 1 railway station.
- Doornfontein
- Olifants River Bridge
- 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 Lepele-Nkumpi and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Capricorn District, the warmest month is Dec (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (15 °C), after allowing for this place being about 190 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 | 25 | 88 |
| Feb | 25 | 67 |
| Mar | 24 | 60 |
| Apr | 21 | 32 |
| May | 18 | 8 |
| Jun | 16 | 6 |
| Jul | 15 | 3 |
| Aug | 18 | 3 |
| Sep | 21 | 11 |
| Oct | 23 | 35 |
| Nov | 24 | 73 |
| Dec | 25 | 93 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Lepele-Nkumpi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Leb'Cow_Thabamoopo Mental Hospital!, · Lepele-Nkumpi | 1.1 km | Map |
| Bank | TymeBank Kiosk Boxer Superstore Lebowakgomo · Lepele-Nkumpi | 7.6 km | Map |
| ATM | Capitec Bank Lebowakgomo Centre · Lepele-Nkumpi | 7.6 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Astron Energy · Lepele-Nkumpi | 1.2 km | Map |
| Hotel | Garena LODGE · Lepele-Nkumpi | 8.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Shopping Complex, Lebowakgomo · Lepele-Nkumpi | 1.1 km | Map |
| School | Little Bedfordview Primary School · Lepele-Nkumpi | 0.6 km | Map |
| College | Waterberg TVET College Lebowakgomo · Lepele-Nkumpi | 5.8 km | Map |
| Police station | Saps Apel Police Station · Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo | 28 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 Lepele-Nkumpi

Places mapped inside Lepele-Nkumpi in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 10
- Banks 14
- ATMs 12
- Petrol pumps 15
- Hotels 3
- Shopping malls 8
- Schools 305
- Colleges and universities 2
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 40
- Dental clinics 1

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 Capricorn District
- Blouberg
- Molemole
- Polokwane

## Quick answers
- Where is Lepele-Nkumpi? In Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Lepele-Nkumpi? 220,149 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lepele-Nkumpi? About 23 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lepele-Nkumpi? About 63 people per km²
- What borders Lepele-Nkumpi? Ephraim Mogale, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo, Greater Tzaneen, Makhuduthamaga, Maruleng, Modimolle/Mookgophong, Mogalakwena and Polokwane
- What is there to see in Lepele-Nkumpi? African Renaissance Museum - Masoga, Bewaarkloof Nature Reserve, Cleopatra, Kruger's Nose
- What time zone is Lepele-Nkumpi in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Lepele-Nkumpi? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Lepele-Nkumpi? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Lepele-Nkumpi? 113 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Lepele-Nkumpi? Settlements lie between 663 m and 1,560 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Lepele-Nkumpi? 2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Lepele-Nkumpi? Iron Crown (2,120 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Lepele-Nkumpi? January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Lepele-Nkumpi? Leb'Cow_Thabamoopo Mental Hospital!,, about 1.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Lepele-Nkumpi? TymeBank Kiosk Boxer Superstore Lebowakgomo, about 7.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Lepele-Nkumpi? Capitec Bank Lebowakgomo Centre, about 7.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Lepele-Nkumpi? Astron Energy, about 1.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Lepele-Nkumpi? 10 mapped
- How many banks are in Lepele-Nkumpi? 14 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Lepele-Nkumpi? 12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lepele-Nkumpi? 15 mapped
- What is the P-code of Lepele-Nkumpi? ZA9355 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 3,484.3 km²
- P-code: ZA9355
- District: Capricorn District

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