# Mogalakwena Municipality, Waterberg District, Limpopo Province

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Local municipality · Waterberg District 

# Mogalakwena

Mogalakwena is a local municipality of South Africa in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province. It had an estimated **298,717 people** in 2020 on 6,156 km² (about 49 per km²). 137 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 604 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 298,717people (2020)
- 6,156km²
- 604mapped services
- 1,000 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Mogalakwena?

Mogalakwena had an estimated **298,717 people** in 2020 — 41.6% of Waterberg District, 31st of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,127 women for every 1,000 men (above the Waterberg District figure of 946). Spread over 6,156 km², that is about **49 people per km²**, 83rd of 190 local municipalities.

33.7% of people are children under 15 and 8.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 27 across Waterberg District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people.

0–4 ****33,329**

5–9 ****33,985**

10–14 ****33,393**

15–19 ****31,335**

20–24 ****22,872**

25–29 ****20,648**

30–34 ****21,383**

35–39 ****19,105**

40–44 ****14,341**

45–49 ****12,855**

50–54 ****10,720**

55–59 ****10,089**

60–64 ****9,621**

65–69 ****8,579**

70–74 ****7,729**

75–79 ****4,553**

80+ ****4,180**

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 Mogalakwena?

Mogalakwena lies in [Waterberg District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/), [Limpopo Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 5 other local municipalities: [Blouberg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/capricorn/blouberg/), [Lepele-Nkumpi](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/capricorn/lepele-nkumpi/), [Lephalale](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/lephalale/), [Modimolle/Mookgophong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/modimolle-mookgophong/) and [Polokwane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/capricorn/polokwane/). By area it is the 58th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 13.7% of [Waterberg District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/limpopo/waterberg/). The centre of Mogalakwena is about 213 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 95 km from Modimolle, the main town of Waterberg District. The centre point is at 23.8728° S, 28.6530° E. Local names: LIM367 .

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 Mogalakwena

OpenStreetMap lists 31 named sights in Mogalakwena: 21 nature reserves; 7 archaeological sites; 2 viewpoints; 1 monument.

- 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
- Alkantrant Nature Reserv · nature reserve
- Bendito Ranch · nature reserve
- Glenesk Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Keta Game Ranch · nature reserve
- Keta Game and Cattle Project · nature reserve
- Lapalala Wilderness Reserve · nature reserve
- Mabote Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Makapans Valley National Heritage Site · nature reserve
- Masebe East Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Masebe Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre · nature reserve
- Naboom Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Palala Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Rosseau Snyman Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Thutlwa Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Thutlwa Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Waterberg Wilderness Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Welgevonden Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Witvinger Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Oorlogsfontein 51 · viewpoint
- Uitkykpunt · viewpoint

…and 1 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: Mogalakwena

- 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) · Polokwane82 km
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) · Johannesburg241 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.6 hours, sunrise around 05:12) and shortest in Jun (about 10.7 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 17:25).

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 Mogalakwena

Open gazetteers list **137 villages, towns and localities** in Mogalakwena. The largest with a recorded population: Mokopane (101,090), GaSekhaolelo (5,232) and Babirwa (5,006). Settlements here lie between about 854 m and 1,391 m above sea level (median 1,000 m).

- Amatava
- Babirwa
- Bakenberg
- Basterspad
- Bloemhof
- Bultongfontein
- Dieretsaneng
- Dinakane
- Diphitshi
- Diretsaneng
- Eckstein
- Ga-Chokoe
- Ga-Dukakgomo
- Ga-Hlako
- Ga-Kgubudi
- Ga-Lebelo
- Ga-Letwaba
- Ga-Mabuela
- Ga-Mabusela
- 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-Mosidi
- Ga-Mosoge
- Ga-Motlana
- Ga-Musi
- Ga-Nkidikitlana
- Ga-Ralenkwane
- Ga-Ramela
- Ga-Rammu
- Ga-Rantlakane
- Ga-Rapadi
- Ga-Taueatswala
- Ga-Tshaba
- Ga-Tshipana
- Ga-Tshokwe
- GaSekhaolelo
- Groesbeek
- Hanglip
- Hans Masibislokasie
- Hendrik Bakenberg Masibislokasie
- Hoogedoorns
- Janseput
- Kabeana
- Kafferboom
- Kgaphamadi
- Kgopeng
- Kgopung
- Koedoesrand
- Laasteskof
- Lefanyane
- Lekalakala
- Lekhureng
- Lenkwane
- Lesodi Mmotlana
- Luge
- Luxemburg
- Mabuladihlare
- Madiba
- Madiiba
- Magagamatala
- Mahlwareng
- Mahwelereng
- Makapansgat
- Makekeng
- Malagakwini
- Malokong
- Mapela
- Marken
- Marulaneng
- Masodi
- Matebeleng
- Matsitsilene
- Mmahlogo
- Mmakala
- Mmamatlakala
- Moepel
- Mogalakwena
- Mogalakwenastroom
- Mokerong
- Mokopane
- Mongatane
- Monte Cristo
- Mosira
- Mosuka
- Motswintswinyane
- Mphelelo
- Murchison
- Nkwe
- Nong
- Ntsintsing
- Phafula
- Phatsane
- Pholotsi
- Platreef
- Pudiyakgopa
- Rebone
- Rhenosterfontein
- Segole
- Sekgakgapeng
- Sekuruwe
- Senita
- Sepharene
- Setuphulane
- Sodoma
- Steillopbrug
- Sterkrivier
- Sterkwater
- Suid-Holland
- Suswe
- Thupi
- Thutlane
- Tinmyne
- Tlhogoyanku
- Treves
- Tsebishi
- Tshamahansi
- Uitspan
- Uitzicht
- Vianen
- Waterval
- Weltevreden

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 Mogalakwena

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Cootjes Loop
- Grdenvlei
- Groot-Sandsloot
- Klein-Sterkrivier
- Magalakwin
- Mokamole
- Nyl
- Rooisloot
- Seepabana
- Sterkrivier
- Thwathwe

### Hills and mountains

52 hills; 15 mountains; 6 mountain passes.

- Maribashoekberge · 1,801 m
- Hanglippunt · 1,763 m
- Ysterberg · 1,752 m
- Uitkyk · 1,696 m
- Holmesleigh · 1,676 m
- Sugarloaf Hill · 1,668 m
- Driefontein · 1,589 m
- Suikerbosch · 1,471 m
- Ribbokkop · 1,447 m
- Kgopung · 1,420 m
- Mokomowatan · 1,371 m
- Blinkkop · 1,367 m
- Mohlotlo · 1,349 m
- Senwane · 1,347 m
- Tafelkop · 1,287 m
- Leeukop · 1,283 m
- Mmamatlakala · 1,277 m
- Vaalkop · 1,269 m
- Pramkop · 1,259 m
- Potgieter · 1,257 m
- Planknek · 1,253 m
- Sehlakeng · 1,250 m
- Lekalakala · 1,234 m
- Macalacakop · 1,234 m

…and 49 more.

### Forests and nature

2 nature reserves; 1 park.

- Palala Private Nature Reserve
- Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve
- Waterberg Biosphere

### Getting around

4 airfields; 1 railway station.

- Drummondlea
- Elandsfontein
- Grasvally
- Rooipoort
- Suid-Holland

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 Mogalakwena and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mogalakwena

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital George Masebe Hospital · Mogalakwena 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.87527&mlon=28.69339#map=17/-23.87527/28.69339) 

ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Polokwane 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.80174&mlon=28.89227#map=17/-23.80174/28.89227) 

Hotel Dikgokgopheng Village · Mogalakwena 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.89814&mlon=28.59978#map=17/-23.89814/28.59978) 

School Khanyisa Edu Care · Mogalakwena 0.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.87639&mlon=28.66062#map=17/-23.87639/28.66062) 

College Climamark Training Institute · Mogalakwena 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-23.68233&mlon=28.78711#map=17/-23.68233/28.78711) 

Police station Saps Tinmyne Police Station · Mogalakwena 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-24.03621&mlon=28.77559#map=17/-24.03621/28.77559) 

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 Mogalakwena

Places mapped inside Mogalakwena in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals15
- Banks21
- ATMs12
- Petrol pumps27
- Hotels39
- Shopping malls10
- Schools385
- Colleges and universities7
- Pharmacies10
- Restaurants71
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics3

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 Waterberg District

- Bela-Bela
- Lephalale
- Modimolle/Mookgophong
- Thabazimbi

## Quick answers

- Where is Mogalakwena?In Waterberg District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Mogalakwena?298,717 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Mogalakwena?About 24 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Mogalakwena?About 49 people per km²
- What borders Mogalakwena?Blouberg, Lepele-Nkumpi, Lephalale, Modimolle/Mookgophong and Polokwane
- What is there to see in Mogalakwena?Alkantrant Nature Reserv, Bendito Ranch, Buffalo Cave, Cave of Hearths
- What time zone is Mogalakwena in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Mogalakwena?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Mogalakwena?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mogalakwena?137 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mogalakwena?Settlements lie between 854 m and 1,391 m
- What is the highest point in Mogalakwena?Maribashoekberge (1,801 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mogalakwena?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mogalakwena?George Masebe Hospital, about 4.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mogalakwena?Capitec Bank ATM, about 26 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Mogalakwena?15 mapped
- How many banks are in Mogalakwena?21 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Mogalakwena?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Mogalakwena?27 mapped
- What is the P-code of Mogalakwena?ZA9367 (OCHA common operational dataset)