# Greater Giyani Municipality, Mopani District, Limpopo Province

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Local municipality · Mopani District 

# Greater Giyani

Greater Giyani is a local municipality of South Africa in Mopani District, Limpopo Province. It had an estimated **234,317 people** in 2020 on 4,172 km² (about 56 per km²). 63 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 388 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 234,317people (2020)
- 4,172km²
- 388mapped services
- 456 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Greater Giyani?

Greater Giyani had an estimated **234,317 people** in 2020 — 22.0% of Mopani District, 41st of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,260 women for every 1,000 men (above the Mopani District figure of 1,167). Spread over 4,172 km², that is about **56 people per km²**, 74th of 190 local municipalities.

36.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 24 across Mopani District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****27,288**

5–9 ****29,307**

10–14 ****28,958**

15–19 ****27,664**

20–24 ****20,003**

25–29 ****16,126**

30–34 ****16,298**

35–39 ****14,026**

40–44 ****10,533**

45–49 ****9,030**

50–54 ****7,719**

55–59 ****6,357**

60–64 ****5,396**

65–69 ****5,228**

70–74 ****4,903**

75–79 ****2,951**

80+ ****2,530**

Source: [Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zaf).

## Where is Greater Giyani?

Greater Giyani lies in [Mopani District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/mopani/), [Limpopo Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 4 other local municipalities: [Ba-Phalaborwa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/mopani/ba-phalaborwa/), [Collins Chabane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/vhembe/collins-chabane/), [Greater Letaba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/mopani/greater-letaba/) and [Greater Tzaneen](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/mopani/greater-tzaneen/). By area it is the 95th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 20.8% of [Mopani District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/mopani/). The centre of Greater Giyani is about 375 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 15 km from Giyani, the main town of Mopani District. The centre point is at 23.3863° S, 30.8386° E. Local names: LIM331 .

Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf).

## Things to see in and around Greater Giyani

OpenStreetMap lists 14 named sights in Greater Giyani: 8 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 1 monument.

- Ma'nombe Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Mahlathi Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Mthimkhulu Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Buig-of-bars Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dzombo West Waterhole Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Joao Waterhole · viewpoint
- Kanniedood Dam Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Nkokodzi Waterhole Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Red Rocks Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Rooibosrand Dam Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Tshanga Viewpoint · viewpoint
- Kanniedood Dam Hide · attraction
- Tshanga Waterhole · attraction
- Dipeni Plaque · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

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

## Know before you go: Greater Giyani

- Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- CurrencyRand (ZAR)
- Country calling code+27
- LanguagesZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports

- Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) · Phalaborwa69 km
- Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) · Hoedspruit111 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:04) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:35, sunset around 17:17).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

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 Greater Giyani

Open gazetteers list **63 villages, towns and localities** in Greater Giyani. The largest with a recorded population: Giyani (37,024) and KaNdengeza (1,267). Settlements here lie between about 278 m and 560 m above sea level (median 456 m).

- Bambeni
- Basani
- Bateleur Bushveld Camp
- Bend
- Botshabelo
- Dingamanzi
- Gaulu
- Ghandlanani
- Giyani
- Giyani A
- Giyani-E
- Hlophekane
- Ka-Dizingidzingi
- Ka-Dzumeri
- Ka-Gaula
- Ka-Homu
- Ka-Makoxa
- Ka-Mapayeni
- Ka-Mapuva
- Ka-Maswanganyi
- Ka-Mininginisi
- Ka-Mpakani
- Ka-Ngove
- Ka-Nhlaneki
- Ka-Nkomo
- Ka-Nkuri
- Ka-Nwamakena
- Ka-Rhangani
- Ka-Siandana
- Ka-Sikhunyane
- Ka-Xihlakati
- KaNdengeza
- Khakhala
- Kremetart
- Loloka
- Magonya
- Mahlathi
- Makhuva
- Makuba’s Location
- Malele
- Masokis
- Matidza
- Mbhawula
- Munywini
- Nalatsi
- Ndindani
- Ngobi
- Nkomo
- Nsama
- Phalakubeni
- Sawutini
- Scotch Camp
- Seilago
- Sekhiming
- Shingwedzi Rest Camp
- Shingwidzi
- Shiviti
- Sukani
- Thomo
- Tom
- Vuhehli
- Xawela
- Zakeni

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Greater Giyani

Named natural and historic features inside Greater Giyani, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

12 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks.

- Byashishi
- Hudson Ntsanwisi Dam
- Lordandi
- Makayene
- Mavuwe
- Middel-Letabadam
- Molototsi
- Motototsirivier
- Mududzwi
- Mungedzi
- Nanyu
- Reshawelerivier
- Rooibosranddam
- Shehonboma
- Tonjeni

### Hills and mountains

45 hills; 2 mountains.

- Mangombe · 839 m
- Marothi · 818 m
- Manwayingwe · 804 m
- Khayape · 756 m
- Tshiendeulu · 721 m
- Babangu · 698 m
- Tingume · 688 m
- Lwaji · 673 m
- Meriri · 665 m
- Mabufuta · 660 m
- Luvhimbani · 644 m
- Rrampofeng · 643 m
- Maruti · 614 m
- Matungungu · 606 m
- Shamiriri · 594 m
- Musukhomu · 589 m
- Tshidahise · 586 m
- Shigomane · 576 m
- Sikesana · 572 m
- Majaheni · 570 m
- Shamavunga · 565 m
- Khukhama · 562 m
- Tshudu · 549 m
- Mangombe · 535 m

…and 23 more.

### Getting around

2 airfields; 1 airport.

- Giyani Airport
- Rondalia-Wildtuin
- Shingwidzi Ruskamp

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

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

## Weather in Greater Giyani and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Mopani District, the warmest month is Dec (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (17 °C). About 691 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (129 mm) and the driest Jul (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to November**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 26 127 

Feb 26 103 

Mar 25 84 

Apr 22 50 

May 20 10 

Jun 17 7 

Jul 17 6 

Aug 20 7 

Sep 22 19 

Oct 24 52 

Nov 25 96 

Dec 26 129 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Greater Giyani

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Mapayeni Clinic · Greater Giyani 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.34935&mlon=30.81911#map=17/-23.34935/30.81911) 

Bank FNB Giyani · Greater Giyani 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.31334&mlon=30.69697#map=17/-23.31334/30.69697) 

ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Greater Giyani 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.49793&mlon=30.88658#map=17/-23.49793/30.88658) 

Petrol pump Shikhumba Filling Station · Greater Giyani 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.48755&mlon=30.88459#map=17/-23.48755/30.88459) 

Hotel Baleni Cultural Camp · Greater Giyani 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.42373&mlon=30.90869#map=17/-23.42373/30.90869) 

Mall Mangalani Shopping Centre · Greater Giyani 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.31090&mlon=30.72580#map=17/-23.31090/30.72580) 

School Xalamuka N'Wa-Khuwani Day Care Centre · Greater Giyani 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.38494&mlon=30.85783#map=17/-23.38494/30.85783) 

College Letaba TVET College Giyani Campus · Greater Giyani 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.31633&mlon=30.71535#map=17/-23.31633/30.71535) 

Police station Giyani Police Station · Greater Giyani 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.31333&mlon=30.71562#map=17/-23.31333/30.71562) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Greater Giyani

Places mapped inside Greater Giyani in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals6
- Banks16
- ATMs11
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels20
- Shopping malls7
- Schools266
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants33
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

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

## Other local municipalities in Mopani District

- Ba-Phalaborwa
- Greater Letaba
- Greater Tzaneen
- Maruleng

## Quick answers

- Where is Greater Giyani?In Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Greater Giyani?234,317 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Greater Giyani?About 21 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Greater Giyani?About 56 people per km²
- What borders Greater Giyani?Ba-Phalaborwa, Collins Chabane, Greater Letaba and Greater Tzaneen
- What is there to see in Greater Giyani?Buig-of-bars Waterhole, Dipeni Plaque, Dzombo West Waterhole Viewpoint, Joao Waterhole
- What time zone is Greater Giyani in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Greater Giyani?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Greater Giyani?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Greater Giyani?63 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Greater Giyani?Settlements lie between 278 m and 560 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Greater Giyani?3 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Greater Giyani?Mangombe (839 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Greater Giyani?February to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Greater Giyani?Mapayeni Clinic, about 4.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Greater Giyani?FNB Giyani, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Greater Giyani?Capitec Bank ATM, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Greater Giyani?Shikhumba Filling Station, about 12 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Greater Giyani?6 mapped
- How many banks are in Greater Giyani?16 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Greater Giyani?11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Greater Giyani?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Greater Giyani?ZA9331 (OCHA common operational dataset)