# Elias Motsoaledi Municipality, Sekhukhune District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/elias-motsoaledi/ Local municipality · Sekhukhune District # Elias Motsoaledi Elias Motsoaledi is a local municipality of South Africa in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province. It had an estimated **261,397 people** in 2020 on 3,713 km² (about 70 per km²). 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 366 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 261,397people (2020) - 3,713km² - 366mapped services - 1,441 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Elias Motsoaledi? Elias Motsoaledi had an estimated **261,397 people** in 2020 — 23.2% of Sekhukhune District, 38th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,150 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Sekhukhune District figure of 1,151). Spread over 3,713 km², that is about **70 people per km²**, 59th of 190 local municipalities. 35.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 23 across Sekhukhune District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people. 0–4 ****30,594** 5–9 ****31,730** 10–14 ****30,736** 15–19 ****27,648** 20–24 ****20,890** 25–29 ****17,618** 30–34 ****17,834** 35–39 ****15,394** 40–44 ****11,783** 45–49 ****10,591** 50–54 ****8,721** 55–59 ****8,329** 60–64 ****8,530** 65–69 ****8,217** 70–74 ****5,717** 75–79 ****3,345** 80+ ****3,720** 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 Elias Motsoaledi? Elias Motsoaledi lies in [Sekhukhune District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/), [Limpopo Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 8 other local municipalities: [Dr JS Moroka](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/nkangala/dr-js-moroka/), [Emakhazeni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/nkangala/emakhazeni/), [Ephraim Mogale](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/ephraim-mogale/), [Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/greater-tubatse-fetakgomo/), [Makhuduthamaga](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/makhuduthamaga/), [Steve Tshwete](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/nkangala/steve-tshwete/), [Thaba Chweu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/ehlanzeni/thaba-chweu/) and [Thembisile](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/nkangala/thembisile/). By area it is the 105th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 27.4% of [Sekhukhune District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/). The centre of Elias Motsoaledi is about 149 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 13 km from Groblersdal, the main town of Sekhukhune District. The centre point is at 25.1703° S, 29.5252° E. Local names: LIM472 . 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 Elias Motsoaledi OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Elias Motsoaledi: 6 nature reserves; 1 monument; 1 cave. - Christiaans Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Impukunyani Game Reserve · nature reserve - Kwaggavoetpad Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Maleoskop Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Mantrombi Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Moutse Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Mapoch's Caves · cave - Stephanus Johannes Roos · 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: Elias Motsoaledi - 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 - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) · Polokwane147 km - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) · Mbombela161 km ### Nearest railway station Vanadiumkop (Elias Motsoaledi), about 36 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:06) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 17:19). 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 Elias Motsoaledi Open gazetteers list **77 villages, towns and localities** in Elias Motsoaledi. The largest with a recorded population: Motetema (10,090), Groblersdal (4,925), Roossenekal (3,145) and Laersdrift (2,657). Settlements here lie between about 876 m and 1,788 m above sea level (median 1,441 m). - Aquaville - Bafaladi - Bakoni - Barokgoga Bakopa - Brakfontein - Buitenzorg - Cobalt - Damwal - De Hoop - Dennilton - Dikgalaopeng - Dindela - Elandsdoorn - Elandslaagte - Ga-Matloponya - Ga-Pamadi - Ga-Pamadz - Ga-Phetla - Groblersdal - Haakdoringdraai - Hartelus - Hlogotlou - Kgobokwane - Khathazweni - Kolofane - Kuilsrivier - KwaDlaulale - Kwarrielaagte - Laersdrift - Legolaneng - Luckau - Magakadimeng - Magukubjane - Mahlangu - Makgohong - Makpopeng - Manyanga - Mapoer - Mapudule - Marapong - Maratheng - Mareleng - Mathula - Matlala - Matsepe - Mmotwaneng - Monsterlus - Morwaneng - Mosesrivier - Motetema - Moteti - Mpheleng - Mthenti - Ndambo - Nemba - Nkadimeng - Nkosini - Ntwane - Paardeplaats - Ramogwerane - Roossenekal - Sehlakwane - Sephaku - Spitskop - Sterkfontein - Stomp - Syferfontein-B - Tafelkop - Talane - Thabakhubedu - Thabaleboto - Theareng - Tonteldoos - Uitvlugt - Vlakfontein - Vrischgewaagd - Walkraal 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 Elias Motsoaledi Named natural and historic features inside Elias Motsoaledi, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 15 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Bloedrivier - Bloem - Diepkloofrivier - Galgstroom - Heuningspruit - Kliprivier - Kruisrivier - Masala - Meetse-Matau - Modderspruit - Modderspruit - Mosesrivier - Motsephiri - Rooikraaldam - Selonsrivier - Tonteldoosloop ### Hills and mountains 16 hills; 14 mountains; 1 valley. - Perdekop · 1,911 m - Hlogotlou · 1,875 m - Thabaleboto · 1,774 m - Mphurome · 1,766 m - Tauteshoogte · 1,762 m - Hoofstadkop · 1,734 m - Elandslaagte · 1,652 m - Grootkop · 1,632 m - Paardenfontein · 1,595 m - Sangu · 1,538 m - Mineral Range · 1,512 m - Swartkop · 1,507 m - Leaduma · 1,469 m - Die Toring · 1,439 m - Spitskop · 1,409 m - Rite · 1,402 m - Probeeren · 1,385 m - Koedoesnek · 1,382 m - Maleoskop · 1,330 m - Manoga · 1,307 m - Vlaklaagte · 1,267 m - Boleu · 1,234 m - Uitzoek · 1,224 m - Kruisrivier · 1,189 m …and 7 more. ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Kobus De Villers 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 Elias Motsoaledi and the best time to visit Using the climate of Sekhukhune District, the warmest month is Jan (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C), after allowing for this place being about 416 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 713 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (138 mm) and the driest Jul (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **February to May and August to November**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 138 Feb 19 96 Mar 18 83 Apr 15 48 May 13 12 Jun 10 6 Jul 9 4 Aug 12 6 Sep 16 17 Oct 18 63 Nov 18 106 Dec 19 134 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Elias Motsoaledi Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Groblersdal Hospital · Elias Motsoaledi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.17629&mlon=29.40389#map=17/-25.17629/29.40389) Bank FNB Groblersdal · Elias Motsoaledi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.16648&mlon=29.40526#map=17/-25.16648/29.40526) ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Elias Motsoaledi 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.09937&mlon=29.46388#map=17/-25.09937/29.46388) Petrol pump TotalEnergies Vallei (Temporarily Closed) · Elias Motsoaledi 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.16799&mlon=29.39885#map=17/-25.16799/29.39885) Hotel Indaba Weddings & Special Events · Elias Motsoaledi 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.16517&mlon=29.53125#map=17/-25.16517/29.53125) Mall Groblersdal Mall · Elias Motsoaledi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.16712&mlon=29.40436#map=17/-25.16712/29.40436) School Gadifele Pre-School · Elias Motsoaledi 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.09728&mlon=29.46030#map=17/-25.09728/29.46030) College Maleoskop Police Tactical Academy (Abandoned) · Elias Motsoaledi 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.21137&mlon=29.49563#map=17/-25.21137/29.49563) Police station SAPS Groblersdal · Elias Motsoaledi 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.16577&mlon=29.38960#map=17/-25.16577/29.38960) 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 Elias Motsoaledi Places mapped inside Elias Motsoaledi in open map data, by type. - Hospitals5 - Banks27 - ATMs10 - Petrol pumps15 - Hotels25 - Shopping malls4 - Schools217 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies11 - Restaurants47 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics1 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 Sekhukhune District - Ephraim Mogale - Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo - Makhuduthamaga ## Quick answers - Where is Elias Motsoaledi?In Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa - What is the population of Elias Motsoaledi?261,397 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Elias Motsoaledi?About 22 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Elias Motsoaledi?About 70 people per km² - What borders Elias Motsoaledi?Dr JS Moroka, Emakhazeni, Ephraim Mogale, Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo, Makhuduthamaga, Steve Tshwete, Thaba Chweu and Thembisile - What is there to see in Elias Motsoaledi?Christiaans Nature Reserve, Impukunyani Game Reserve, Kwaggavoetpad Nature Reserve, Maleoskop Nature Reserve - What time zone is Elias Motsoaledi in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Elias Motsoaledi?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Elias Motsoaledi?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Elias Motsoaledi?77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Elias Motsoaledi?Settlements lie between 876 m and 1,788 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Elias Motsoaledi?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Elias Motsoaledi?Perdekop (1,911 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Elias Motsoaledi?February to May and August to November - Where is the nearest hospital to Elias Motsoaledi?Groblersdal Hospital, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Elias Motsoaledi?FNB Groblersdal, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Elias Motsoaledi?Capitec Bank ATM, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Elias Motsoaledi?TotalEnergies Vallei (Temporarily Closed), about 13 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Elias Motsoaledi?5 mapped - How many banks are in Elias Motsoaledi?27 mapped - How many ATMs are in Elias Motsoaledi?10 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Elias Motsoaledi?15 mapped - What is the P-code of Elias Motsoaledi?ZA9472 (OCHA common operational dataset)