# Ephraim Mogale Municipality, Sekhukhune District – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/ephraim-mogale/

Local municipality · Sekhukhune District 

# Ephraim Mogale

Ephraim Mogale is a local municipality of South Africa in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province. It had an estimated **118,645 people** in 2020 on 2,011 km² (about 59 per km²). 49 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 187 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 118,645people (2020)
- 2,011km²
- 187mapped services
- 994 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Ephraim Mogale?

Ephraim Mogale had an estimated **118,645 people** in 2020 — 10.5% of Sekhukhune District, 90th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,115 women for every 1,000 men (below the Sekhukhune District figure of 1,151). Spread over 2,011 km², that is about **59 people per km²**, 68th of 190 local municipalities.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 23 across Sekhukhune District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people.

0–4 ****13,969**

5–9 ****14,232**

10–14 ****13,276**

15–19 ****12,112**

20–24 ****9,366**

25–29 ****8,443**

30–34 ****8,490**

35–39 ****7,337**

40–44 ****5,730**

45–49 ****4,874**

50–54 ****4,080**

55–59 ****3,773**

60–64 ****3,661**

65–69 ****3,431**

70–74 ****2,579**

75–79 ****1,527**

80+ ****1,765**

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 Ephraim Mogale?

Ephraim Mogale 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 5 other local municipalities: [Dr JS Moroka](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/nkangala/dr-js-moroka/), [Elias Motsoaledi](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/elias-motsoaledi/), [Lepele-Nkumpi](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/capricorn/lepele-nkumpi/), [Makhuduthamaga](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/makhuduthamaga/) and [Modimolle/Mookgophong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/modimolle-mookgophong/). By area it is the 161st largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 14.9% of [Sekhukhune District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/). The centre of Ephraim Mogale is about 161 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 35 km from Groblersdal, the main town of Sekhukhune District. The centre point is at 24.8578° S, 29.4580° E. Local names: LIM471 .

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 Ephraim Mogale

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Ephraim Mogale: 3 nature reserves; 1 attraction.

- Leswana · nature reserve
- Saamwerk Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Schuinsdraai · nature reserve
- Marble Hall Foundation Stone · attraction

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: Ephraim Mogale

- 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) · Polokwane113 km
- Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) · Hoedspruit170 km

### Nearest railway station

Spoedwel (Modimolle/Mookgophong), about 36 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:07) and shortest in Jun (about 10.6 hours, sunrise around 06:44, sunset around 17:20).

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 Ephraim Mogale

Open gazetteers list **49 villages, towns and localities** in Ephraim Mogale. The largest with a recorded population: Elandskraal (7,621) and Marble Hall (3,219). Settlements here lie between about 806 m and 1,400 m above sea level (median 994 m).

- Doornlaagte
- Driefontein
- Elandskraal
- Frischgewaagd
- Ga-Botha
- Ga-Makgatle
- Ga-Makharankana
- Ga-Matlala
- Goedgedacht
- Goru
- Grass Valley
- Klipspruit
- Leeuwfontein
- Leeuwkuil
- Mabitsi
- Madilo
- Malebitsa
- Mamphokgo
- Manapsane
- Marble Hall
- Matlala
- Matlala Ramosheba
- Matlerekeng
- Mela
- Metlerekeng
- Metsanangwana
- Mmakola
- Mogalatsana
- Moganyake
- Mohlotshi
- Moomane
- Mosesriviersmond
- Motseleope
- Ngwelemong
- Paardensoek
- Phetwane
- Puleng
- Rathoke
- Seriteng
- Spitspunt
- Tshikannosi
- Tshikanosi
- Tsimanyane
- Uitvlug
- Uitvlugt
- Vaalbank
- Van der Merwes Kraal
- Voorreg
- Zamenkomst

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 Ephraim Mogale

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Elandsrivier
- Ga-Makgatle
- Goru
- Kgobokwane
- Lola Montes Dam
- Makotswane
- Mamoswane
- Mogaladi
- Moganyake
- Mohlalaotwane
- Motsephiri
- Puleng

### Hills and mountains

6 hills; 2 mountains.

- Mohlape · 1,295 m
- Klipspruit · 1,236 m
- Welkom · 1,225 m
- Quaggafontein · 1,085 m
- Rooibult · 1,061 m
- Rinkalskop · 999 m
- Lolamontes · 954 m
- Krokodilkop · 833 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.

- Letoloprivaat Natuurreserwe

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Marble Hall
- Marble Hall Southeast

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 Ephraim Mogale and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Sekhukhune District, the warmest month is Jan (average 22 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). 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 November**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 22 138 

Feb 22 96 

Mar 21 83 

Apr 18 48 

May 15 12 

Jun 12 6 

Jul 12 4 

Aug 15 6 

Sep 19 17 

Oct 20 63 

Nov 21 106 

Dec 22 134 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ephraim Mogale

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Matlala Hospital · Ephraim Mogale 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.83465&mlon=29.50274#map=17/-24.83465/29.50274) 

Bank Standard Bank · Ephraim Mogale 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.98619&mlon=29.39090#map=17/-24.98619/29.39090) 

ATM Leeuwfontein Crossing · Ephraim Mogale 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.98539&mlon=29.39124#map=17/-24.98539/29.39124) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies · Elias Motsoaledi 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.03108&mlon=29.53498#map=17/-25.03108/29.53498) 

Hotel Inzimpala Chalets - Marble Hall · Ephraim Mogale 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.94914&mlon=29.36233#map=17/-24.94914/29.36233) 

Mall Moratiwa Crossing · Makhuduthamaga 33 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.00717&mlon=29.74501#map=17/-25.00717/29.74501) 

School Korobela Creche · Ephraim Mogale 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.86554&mlon=29.44560#map=17/-24.86554/29.44560) 

College Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture · Ephraim Mogale 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.79187&mlon=29.45523#map=17/-24.79187/29.45523) 

Police station SAPS Marble Hall Police Station · Ephraim Mogale 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.96939&mlon=29.29675#map=17/-24.96939/29.29675) 

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 Ephraim Mogale

Places mapped inside Ephraim Mogale in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals7
- Banks9
- ATMs7
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels11
- Schools123
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants17
- Police stations1

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

- Elias Motsoaledi
- Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo
- Makhuduthamaga

## Quick answers

- Where is Ephraim Mogale?In Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Ephraim Mogale?118,645 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ephraim Mogale?About 23 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ephraim Mogale?About 59 people per km²
- What borders Ephraim Mogale?Dr JS Moroka, Elias Motsoaledi, Lepele-Nkumpi, Makhuduthamaga and Modimolle/Mookgophong
- What is there to see in Ephraim Mogale?Leswana, Marble Hall Foundation Stone, Saamwerk Nature Reserve, Schuinsdraai
- What time zone is Ephraim Mogale in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Ephraim Mogale?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Ephraim Mogale?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ephraim Mogale?49 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ephraim Mogale?Settlements lie between 806 m and 1,400 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ephraim Mogale?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Ephraim Mogale?Mohlape (1,295 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ephraim Mogale?February to November
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ephraim Mogale?Matlala Hospital, about 5.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ephraim Mogale?Standard Bank, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Ephraim Mogale?Leeuwfontein Crossing, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ephraim Mogale?TotalEnergies, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ephraim Mogale?7 mapped
- How many banks are in Ephraim Mogale?9 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ephraim Mogale?7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ephraim Mogale?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ephraim Mogale?ZA9471 (OCHA common operational dataset)