# Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province – Population

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District · North West Province 

# Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in North West Province. It had an estimated **754,431 people** in 2020 on 14,671 km² (about 51 per km²). Its main town is Klerksdorp. It is divided into 3 local municipalities. 114 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,510 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 754,431people (2020)
- 14,671km²
- 3local municipalities
- 1,510mapped services

## How many people live in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District had an estimated **754,431 people** in 2020 — 19.4% of North West Province, 27th of 50 districts. There are 974 women for every 1,000 men (above the North West Province figure of 935). Spread over 14,671 km², that is about **51 people per km²**, 28th of 50 districts.

27.5% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across North West Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.

0–4 ****70,131**

5–9 ****70,969**

10–14 ****66,413**

15–19 ****57,718**

20–24 ****60,276**

25–29 ****62,408**

30–34 ****69,558**

35–39 ****62,053**

40–44 ****51,364**

45–49 ****42,809**

50–54 ****36,101**

55–59 ****30,745**

60–64 ****25,069**

65–69 ****20,751**

70–74 ****13,659**

75–79 ****8,606**

80+ ****5,801**

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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District lies in [North West Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 7 other districts: [Bojanala District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/bojanala/), [Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/), [Fezile Dabi District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/), [Lejweleputswa District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/), [Ngaka Modiri Molema District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/), [Sedibeng District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/sedibeng/) and [West Rand District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/west-rand/). By area it is the 28th largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 14.0% of [North West Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/). The centre of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District is about 215 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 139 km from Mafikeng, the main town of North West Province. The centre point is at 26.8841° S, 26.4478° E. Local names: DC40 .

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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

OpenStreetMap lists 22 named sights in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District: 13 nature reserves; 4 museums; 2 attractions; 2 memorials; 1 ruins.

- Goud Koppie Museum · museum
- Goudkop Museum · museum
- Klerksdorp Museum · museum
- President Pretorius Museum · museum
- Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Bona Bona · nature reserve
- Boskop Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Buisfontein Safari Lodge · nature reserve
- Faan Meinjies Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Faan Meinjies Natuurreservaat · nature reserve
- Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Highveld Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Inyala Game Range · nature reserve
- Lekwena Wildlife Estate · nature reserve
- NWU Fish Eagle Retreat · nature reserve
- Ukutula Eco Estate · nature reserve
- Wolwespruit Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Old Fort · attraction
- Snowflake Factory · attraction
- Broadbent Mission Station · ruins
- Marthinus Wessels Pretorius · memorial
- National Gunners Memorial · memorial

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: Dr Kenneth Kaunda 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

- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking150 km
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) · Johannesburg181 km

### Nearest railway station

Bonanza (City of Matlosana), about 10 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:00, 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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

Local municipality Area km² Localities Services 

[City of Matlosana](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/city-of-matlosana/) 3,602 56 764 

[Maquassi Hills](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/maquassi-hills/) 4,671 17 143 

[Ventersdorp/Tlokwe](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/ventersdorp-tlokwe/) 6,398 41 603 

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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

Open gazetteers list **114 villages, towns and localities** in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The largest with a recorded population: Klerksdorp (227,039), Potchefstroom (178,285), Orkney (110,052), Stilfontein (93,110), Wolmaransstad (49,366) and Ventersdorp (26,446). Settlements here lie between about 1,254 m and 1,558 m above sea level (median 1,365 m).

- Adamayview
- Alabama
- Ariston
- Baille Park
- Baillie Park
- Balkfontein
- Boetrand
- Boskop
- Boskuil
- Buffelsfontein
- Buffelsvallei
- Cachet
- Campbell
- Collerville
- Dassierand
- Davanna
- Dawkinsville
- De Clercqville
- Diamantkuil
- Dominionville
- Doringkruin
- Dovesdale
- Dupperspos
- Elandia
- Elandsheuwel
- Erma
- Flamwood
- Flimieda
- Freemanville
- Ga-Mogopa
- Glimlag
- Goedgevonden
- Grimbeek Park
- Haaskraal
- Harpington
- Hartbeesfontein
- Hartebeesfontein
- Husfeldt
- Ikageng
- Irenepark
- Jouberton
- Justitia
- Kanana
- Kgakala
- Khuma
- Klerksdorp
- Klerkskraal
- Klipdrif
- Klipdrif Nedersetting
- Klipplaatdrif
- Kluitfontein
- La Hoff
- Lavine
- Lebaleng
- Leeudoringstad
- Lindequesdrif
- Lourenspark
- Makokskraal
- Makwassie
- Manzilpark
- Meiringspark
- Mesa
- Mimosa Park
- Mohadin
- Mooibank
- Muiskraal
- Neserhof
- Niemeer
- Nooitgedacht
- Noorpark
- Noupoort
- Nuwedorp
- Opraap
- Orangia
- Orkney
- Oudorp
- Pienaarsdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Potchindustria
- Promosa
- Quest Mine
- Reebokfontein Wes
- Rooipoort
- Roosheuwel
- Rulaganyang
- Rykaartspos
- Sacville
- Sakhrol
- Songloed
- Springvale
- Stilfontein
- Syferkuil
- Taaibosbult
- Tigane
- Trotsville
- Tshing
- Tswelelang
- Tsêtsê
- Tygerfontein
- Uitkomsdal
- Umzimhle
- Uraniaville
- Vaal Reefs
- Van der Hoffpark
- Ventersdorp
- Vyfhoek
- Wilgeboom
- Wilkeville
- Wilkoppies
- Winnie Mandela infromal settelment
- Witfontein
- Witkoppies Informal
- Witpoort
- Wolmaransstad

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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

Named natural and historic features inside Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

27 rivers and streams; 7 reservoirs and tanks; 4 lakes.

- Bamboesspruit
- Bloemhofdam
- Boskopdam
- Brakpan
- Bronkhorstspruit
- Buisfonteinspruit
- Droëspruit
- Enselspruit
- Enselspruit
- Grasleegte
- Jagkraalspruit
- Jagspruit
- Kaalspruit
- Kafferskraaldam
- Kareepan
- Kleinspruit
- Klerkskraaldam
- Koekemoerspruit
- Kromdraaispruit
- Loopspruit
- Makwassiespruit
- Modderdam
- Monamaladi
- Mooirivier

…and 14 more.

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Grooteiland

### Hills and mountains

80 hills; 5 mountains; 3 mountain passes; 1 valley.

- Bakenkop · 1,676 m
- Suikerbosrant · 1,639 m
- Swartkop · 1,589 m
- Perdekop · 1,581 m
- Spitskop · 1,579 m
- Grootkop · 1,578 m
- Jan se Koppie · 1,569 m
- Gryskop · 1,566 m
- Platberg · 1,566 m
- Suikerboskop · 1,556 m
- Boskop · 1,554 m
- Daskop · 1,549 m
- Doringkop · 1,549 m
- Spitskop · 1,549 m
- Goudkoppie · 1,548 m
- Renosterhoekberg · 1,544 m
- Perdekop · 1,542 m
- Braamnek · 1,538 m
- Modderkop · 1,538 m
- Bulskop · 1,537 m
- Langrant · 1,537 m
- Versterkop · 1,532 m
- Oukop · 1,529 m
- Lysrant · 1,527 m

…and 65 more.

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.

- Schoonspruit Natuurreservaat

### Getting around

17 railway stations; 11 airfields; 1 airport.

- Afrikander
- Boskop
- Boskuil
- Buckingham
- Frederikstad
- Harrisburg
- Hartbeesfontein
- Inhoek
- Kingswood
- Klerksdorp
- Klerksdorp
- Klerksdorp Airport
- Koekemoer
- Leeudoringstad
- Makokskraal
- Orkney
- Orkney
- Pietersrus
- Pietersrus East
- Potchefstroom
- Potchefstroom
- Potchefstroom NW
- Regina
- Rysmierbult

…and 5 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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District and the best time to visit

In Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, the warmest month is Jan (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 490 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (88 mm) and the driest Jul (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to June**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 88 

Feb 23 77 

Mar 22 60 

Apr 18 47 

May 14 12 

Jun 10 9 

Jul 10 2 

Aug 13 6 

Sep 18 12 

Oct 21 34 

Nov 23 57 

Dec 24 84 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District

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

- Hospitals57
- Banks85
- ATMs49
- Petrol pumps122
- Hotels158
- Shopping malls26
- Schools552
- Colleges and universities43
- Cinemas4
- Pharmacies58
- Restaurants316
- Police stations18
- Dental clinics22

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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?In North West Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?754,431 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?About 29 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?About 51 people per km²
- What borders Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?Bojanala District, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, Fezile Dabi District, Lejweleputswa District, Ngaka Modiri Molema District, Sedibeng District and West Rand District
- What is there to see in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve, Bona Bona, Boskop Dam Nature Reserve, Broadbent Mission Station
- What time zone is Dr Kenneth Kaunda District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?114 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?Settlements lie between 1,254 m and 1,558 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?7 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?Bakenkop (1,676 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?August to June
- How many hospitals are in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?57 mapped
- How many banks are in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?85 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?49 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?122 mapped
- What is the P-code of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District?ZA640 (OCHA common operational dataset)