# Waterberg District, Limpopo Province – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/

District · Limpopo Province 

# Waterberg District

Waterberg District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Limpopo Province. It had an estimated **718,513 people** in 2020 on 44,913 km² (about 16 per km²). Its main town is Modimolle. It is divided into 5 local municipalities. 302 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,920 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 718,513people (2020)
- 44,913km²
- 5local municipalities
- 1,920mapped services

## How many people live in Waterberg District?

Waterberg District had an estimated **718,513 people** in 2020 — 13.0% of Limpopo Province, 29th of 50 districts. There are 946 women for every 1,000 men (below the Limpopo Province figure of 1,123). Spread over 44,913 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 41st of 50 districts.

28.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 24 across Limpopo Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****71,309**

5–9 ****68,795**

10–14 ****66,175**

15–19 ****60,797**

20–24 ****61,067**

25–29 ****65,839**

30–34 ****68,492**

35–39 ****57,148**

40–44 ****41,960**

45–49 ****35,842**

50–54 ****28,849**

55–59 ****24,566**

60–64 ****20,836**

65–69 ****17,179**

70–74 ****13,888**

75–79 ****8,561**

80+ ****7,210**

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 Waterberg District?

Waterberg District lies in [Limpopo Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other districts: [Bojanala District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/bojanala/), [Capricorn District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/capricorn/), [City of Tshwane District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/city-of-tshwane/), [Ngaka Modiri Molema District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/), [Nkangala District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/nkangala/) and [Sekhukhune District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/sekhukhune/). By area it is the 5th largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 35.7% of [Limpopo Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/). The centre of Waterberg District is about 187 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 148 km from Polokwane, the main town of Limpopo Province. The centre point is at 24.0666° S, 28.0211° E. Local names: DC36 .

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 Waterberg District

OpenStreetMap lists 243 named sights in Waterberg District: 191 nature reserves; 16 viewpoints; 13 attractions; 7 zoos; 7 archaeological sites; 3 monuments; 3 ruins; 2 castles and forts; 1 museum.

- Waterberg Living Museum · museum
- Buffalo Cave · archaeological site
- Cave of Hearths · archaeological site
- Cold Air Cave · archaeological site
- Makapansgat Limeworks · archaeological site
- Makapansgrot · archaeological site
- Rainbow Cave · archaeological site
- Rock Painings · archaeological site
- Kings · castle or fort
- Queens · castle or fort
- 24 Rivers Game Reserve · nature reserve
- ATKV Klein Kariba · nature reserve
- Alkantrant Nature Reserv · nature reserve
- Ants Farm & Safari · nature reserve
- Atherstone Collaborative Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Beesland Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Bendito Ranch · nature reserve
- Benita Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Bergland Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Bettieshof Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Blesbok Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Bonwa Phala Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Boschhoek Mountain Estate · nature reserve
- Bothasvley Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Buffalo Creek Game Ranch - Rooiberg · nature reserve
- Buffalo Creek Game Ranch - Thabazimbi · nature reserve
- Buffalo Springs Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Buffelsfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Buitenpost Jagplaas · nature reserve
- CJ van Zyl Nature Reserve · nature reserve

…and 213 more.

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: Waterberg District

- 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) · Polokwane148 km
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) · Johannesburg208 km

### Nearest railway station

Vaalwater (Modimolle/Mookgophong), about 28 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:48, sunset around 17:27).

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.

## Local municipalities of Waterberg District

Local municipality Area km² Localities Services 

[Bela-Bela](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/bela-bela/) 3,406 22 256 

[Lephalale](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/lephalale/) 13,794 61 445 

[Modimolle/Mookgophong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/modimolle-mookgophong/) 10,367 51 359 

[Mogalakwena](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/mogalakwena/) 6,156 137 604 

[Thabazimbi](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/thabazimbi/) 11,190 34 256 

Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Waterberg District

Open gazetteers list **302 villages, towns and localities** in Waterberg District. The largest with a recorded population: Mokopane (101,090), Bela Bela (90,210), Modimolle (50,306), Thabazimbi (34,561), Marapong (31,424) and Mookgophong (29,778). Settlements here lie between about 780 m and 1,605 m above sea level (median 1,009 m).

- Abbotspoort
- Adriaanshoop
- Alma
- Amandelbult
- Amatava
- Atoom
- Babirwa
- Bakenberg
- Bangalong
- Basterspad
- Beauty
- Beginplaas
- Behoudeniskloof
- Bela Bela
- Bela-Bela
- Besonderheid
- Bloemhof
- Bobbejaanstert
- Bokpoortlaagte
- Bossche-Diesch
- Bourke
- Bracondale
- Breedpan
- Brownridge
- Buffelsdrif
- Bulge River
- Bultongfontein
- Codrington
- Dieretsaneng
- Dinakane
- Diphitshi
- Diretsaneng
- Disappointment
- Doornfontein
- Dryfsand
- Dwaalboom
- Dwarsfontein
- Eckstein
- Eersbewoond
- Elandsbosch
- Ellisras
- Enterprise
- Friendship
- Ga-Chokoe
- Ga-Dukakgomo
- Ga-Hlako
- Ga-Kgubudi
- Ga-Lebelo
- Ga-Letwaba
- Ga-Mabuela
- Ga-Mabusela
- Ga-Maeleletja
- Ga-Maeteletsa
- Ga-Magongwa
- Ga-Makoena
- Ga-Malapile
- Ga-Malebana
- Ga-Maloka
- Ga-Malope
- Ga-Mapela
- Ga-Masenya
- Ga-Masiane
- Ga-Mathapo
- Ga-Mathekga
- Ga-Mmalepeteke
- Ga-Modipana
- Ga-Mokaba
- Ga-Molekana
- Ga-Molekwa
- Ga-Monare
- Ga-Monene
- Ga-Monyeki
- Ga-Mosidi
- Ga-Mosoge
- Ga-Motlana
- Ga-Musi
- Ga-Nkidikitlana
- Ga-Ralenkwane
- Ga-Ramela
- Ga-Rammu
- Ga-Rantlakane
- Ga-Rapadi
- Ga-Seleka
- Ga-Taueatswala
- Ga-Tshaba
- Ga-Tshipana
- Ga-Tshokwe
- GaSekhaolelo
- Gemsbokfontein
- Glentig
- Goedgedacht
- Golders Green
- Groblersbrug
- Groenvlei
- Groesbeek
- Gwarriehoek
- Hanglip
- Haningfontein
- Hans Masibislokasie
- Hans se Kaalte
- Hardekraaltjie
- Hartbeesbult
- Hartbeestfontein
- Hartebeesfontein
- Hartebeespoort
- Hendrik Bakenberg Masibislokasie
- Honey
- Honingvley
- Hoogedoorns
- Hoogstepunt
- Hoopdal
- Hugo de Groot
- Immelman
- Janseput
- Kaalvallei
- Kabeana
- Kafferboom
- Kalkfontein
- Kauletsi
- Kgaphamadi
- Kgopeng
- Kgopung
- Kiesel
- Kileneni Ranch
- Kitty
- Klipfontein
- Koedoesrand
- Kokstad
- Kololo
- Kransberg
- Kremetartpan
- KwaMadibaneng
- KwaTshelamfake
- Kwaggasvlakte
- Laastepoort
- Laasteskof
- Leeupoort
- Leeupoort Vakansiedorp
- Lefanyane
- Lehau
- Lekalakala
- Lekhureng
- Lenkwane
- Leopardsong Game Lodge
- Lephalale
- Lesodi Mmotlana
- Letora
- Limpopodraai
- Luge
- Luxemburg
- Mabuladihlare
- Mackenzie
- Madiba
- Madiiba
- Magagamatala
- Mahlwareng
- Mahwelereng
- Makapansgat
- Makekeng
- Malagakwini
- Malokong
- Mapela
- Maraheki
- Marapong
- Marken
- Marnitz
- Martinique
- Marulaneng
- Masodi
- Matebeleng
- Matlabas
- Matsitsilene
- Melinda
- Melkbosch
- Melkrivier
- Merinovlakte
- Mmahlogo
- Mmakala
- Mmamatlakala
- Mmatladi
- Modimolle
- Moepel
- Mogalakwena
- Mogalakwenastroom
- Moheme
- Mokerong
- Mokopane
- Mokurwanyane
- Mongatane
- Monte Christo
- Monte Cristo
- Mookgophong
- Morukuru Family House
- Mosira
- Mosuka
- Motswintswinyane
- Mphelelo
- Murchison
- Naboomfontein
- Neckar
- Nkwe
- Nong
- Northam
- Northern Flats
- Ntsintsing
- Ons Hoop
- Onverwacht
- Ouklip
- Overyssel
- Palala
- Phafula
- Phagameng
- Phakama Lodge
- Phatsane
- Pholotsi
- Pienaarsrivier
- Platreef
- Pony
- Pudiyakgopa
- R.P.M. Amandelbult
- Radium
- Ramabaras-kraal
- Rankin’s Pass
- Rapotokwane
- Rebone
- Registrasie
- Renosterfontein
- Rhenosterfontein
- Rhenosterkraal
- Rob Roy
- Roedtan
- Rondedoorn
- Rooiberg
- Rooibosbult
- Rooifontein
- Rooipoort
- Rust de Winter
- Sandbult
- Schiedam
- Segole
- Sekgakgapeng
- Sekuruwe
- Senita
- Sentrum
- Sepharene
- Serala
- Setateng
- Settlers
- Settlers Pride
- Setuphulane
- Sheffield
- Singapore
- Sodoma
- Steenbokpan
- Steillopbrug
- Sterkrivier
- Sterkwater
- Strydomsdrift
- Suid-Holland
- Sunningdale
- Suswe
- Swanepoelsrust
- Swartklip
- Thabazimbi
- Thabo Mbeki
- The Carousel Entertainment Centre
- Theunispan
- Thornlands
- Thupi
- Thusang
- Thutlane
- Tinmyne
- Tlhogoyanku
- Tom Burke
- Trascate
- Treves
- Tsebishi
- Tshamahansi
- Tshelamfake
- Tuinplaas
- Tuissenek
- Tweetstroom
- Two Rivers Estate
- Uitspan
- Uitzicht
- Vaalwater
- Van Alphens Viei
- Van Leeuwen
- Vianen
- Villa Nora
- Voortrekkerspos
- Wag ’n Bietjie Draai
- Waterval
- Welgelegen
- Welkom
- Weltevreden
- Witkoppies
- Wolwefontein
- Woudend
- Yskor
- Zoetkopjes
- Zwartkop

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 Waterberg District

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

### Water

69 rivers and streams; 6 reservoirs and tanks; 2 lakes.

- Bad se Loop
- Bierspruit
- Bierspruitdam
- Bischoff’s Reservoir
- Blinkwaterspruit
- Bloklandspruit
- Bloubankleegte
- Brakspruit
- Buffelspruit
- Buffelsrivier
- Bulge River
- Bulspruit
- Cootjes Loop
- Donkerpoortdam
- Droëkloofspruit
- Dwarsrivier
- Elandsrivier
- Frikkiesloop
- Goudrivier
- Grdenvlei
- Groot-Nylrivier
- Groot-Sandsloot
- Grootfonteinspruit
- Grootspruit

…and 53 more.

### Hills and mountains

123 hills; 39 mountains; 22 mountain passes; 3 peaks.

- Maribashoekberge · 1,801 m
- Hanglippunt · 1,763 m
- Ysterberg · 1,752 m
- Aasvoëlkop · 1,743 m
- Geelhoutkop · 1,724 m
- Uitkyk · 1,696 m
- Kransberg · 1,693 m
- Holmesleigh · 1,676 m
- Louwskraal · 1,668 m
- Sugarloaf Hill · 1,668 m
- Bokpoort · 1,662 m
- Kransberg · 1,660 m
- Spioenkop · 1,659 m
- Perdekop · 1,645 m
- Skilpadkop · 1,622 m
- Bakoondkrans · 1,621 m
- Driefontein · 1,589 m
- Papstraat · 1,565 m
- Rooiberg · 1,540 m
- Kwaggasnek · 1,536 m
- Boshoffsberge · 1,527 m
- Tafelkop · 1,519 m
- Brakfontein · 1,516 m
- Hoogstepunt · 1,514 m

…and 163 more.

### Forests and nature

14 nature reserves; 3 parks.

- Austin Roberts Privaatnatuurreserwe
- El Dorado Privaatnatuurreserwe
- Etabeni Reserve
- Fairfield Privaatnatuurreserwe
- Hanover Privaatnatuurreserwe
- Hillmof Privaat Natuurreservaat
- Marakele National Park
- Nylsvley
- Ons Toekoms Private Nature Reserve
- Palala Private Nature Reserve
- Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve
- Philip Wulfsohn Private Nature Reserve
- Rust de Winter Natuurreservaat
- Sporting Chance Nature Reserve
- Tierkop Private Nature Reserve
- Waterberg Biosphere
- Wentzel Private Nature Reserve

### Getting around

48 airfields; 8 railway stations; 1 airport; 1 bridge.

- Alma
- Amsterdam
- Batavia
- Bela Bela
- Biesjeskuil
- Blinkwater
- Brights Bridge
- Delft
- Diepspruit
- Doornleegte
- Drummondlea
- Duikerspan
- Dwaalboom
- Eensaam
- Elandsfontein
- Grasvally
- Honing Valey South
- Honing Vley
- Illawara
- Inmalkaar North
- Kareeport
- Keva
- Krokodilstaart
- London

…and 34 more.

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 Waterberg District and the best time to visit

In Waterberg District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C). About 453 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (86 mm) and the driest Jul (1 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 82 

Feb 24 62 

Mar 23 57 

Apr 20 31 

May 17 7 

Jun 14 5 

Jul 14 1 

Aug 17 2 

Sep 20 10 

Oct 23 35 

Nov 24 75 

Dec 24 86 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Waterberg District

Places mapped inside Waterberg District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals61
- Banks92
- ATMs58
- Petrol pumps96
- Hotels411
- Shopping malls33
- Schools777
- Colleges and universities21
- Pharmacies46
- Restaurants286
- Police stations21
- Dental clinics18

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Waterberg District?In Limpopo Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Waterberg District?718,513 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Waterberg District?About 27 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Waterberg District?About 16 people per km²
- What borders Waterberg District?Bojanala District, Capricorn District, City of Tshwane District, Ngaka Modiri Molema District, Nkangala District and Sekhukhune District
- What is there to see in Waterberg District?24 Rivers Game Reserve, ATKV Klein Kariba, Alkantrant Nature Reserv, Andante game farm
- What time zone is Waterberg District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Waterberg District?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Waterberg District?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Waterberg District?302 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Waterberg District?Settlements lie between 780 m and 1,605 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Waterberg District?6 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Waterberg District?Maribashoekberge (1,801 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Waterberg District?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Waterberg District?61 mapped
- How many banks are in Waterberg District?92 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Waterberg District?58 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Waterberg District?96 mapped
- What is the P-code of Waterberg District?ZA936 (OCHA common operational dataset)