Local municipality · Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
# City of Matlosana

City of Matlosana is a local municipality of South Africa in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province. It had an estimated 414,229 people in 2020 on 3,602 km² (about 115 per km²). 56 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 764 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 414,229 people (2020)
- 3,602 km²
- 764 mapped services
- 1,354 m typical elevation

## How many people live in City of Matlosana?

City of Matlosana had an estimated 414,229 people in 2020 — 54.9% of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, 19th of 190 local municipalities. There are 968 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District figure of 974). Spread over 3,602 km², that is about 115 people per km², 30th of 190 local municipalities.

27.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 29 across Dr Kenneth Kaunda District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 38,252
- 5–9 38,131
- 10–14 36,392
- 15–19 31,373
- 20–24 30,837
- 25–29 34,570
- 30–34 39,128
- 35–39 34,384
- 40–44 29,217
- 45–49 24,627
- 50–54 20,792
- 55–59 16,928
- 60–64 13,492
- 65–69 11,104
- 70–74 7,326
- 75–79 4,670
- 80+ 3,006

Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is City of Matlosana?

City of Matlosana lies in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province, South Africa. It borders 6 other local municipalities: Ditsobotla, Maquassi Hills, Moqhaka, Nala, Tswaing and Ventersdorp/Tlokwe. By area it is the 112th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 24.6% of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The centre of City of Matlosana is about 208 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 17 km from Klerksdorp, the main town of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The centre point is at 26.8319° S, 26.4960° E. Local names: NW403.

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around City of Matlosana

OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in City of Matlosana: 4 nature reserves; 3 museums.
- Goud Koppie Museum · museum
- Goudkop Museum · museum
- Klerksdorp Museum · museum
- Faan Meinjies Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Faan Meinjies Natuurreservaat · nature reserve
- Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Ukutula Eco Estate · nature reserve

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: City of Matlosana
- Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Country calling code +27
- Languages Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 4 digits (####)

### Nearest airports
- George Dick Montshioa Airport (MBD) · Mafeking 149 km
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) · Johannesburg 174 km

### Nearest railway station

Bonanza (City of Matlosana), about 2.7 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); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

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 City of Matlosana

Open gazetteers list 56 villages, towns and localities in City of Matlosana. The largest with a recorded population: Klerksdorp (227,039), Orkney (110,052), Stilfontein (93,110), Hartbeesfontein (22,294) and Umzimhle (7,352). Settlements here lie between about 1,296 m and 1,556 m above sea level (median 1,354 m).
- Adamayview
- Alabama
- Ariston
- Boetrand
- Buffelsfontein
- Campbell
- Collerville
- Davanna
- Dawkinsville
- De Clercqville
- Dominionville
- Doringkruin
- Dupperspos
- Elandia
- Elandsheuwel
- Erma
- Flamwood
- Flimieda
- Freemanville
- Hartbeesfontein
- Hartebeesfontein
- Irenepark
- Jouberton
- Kanana
- Khuma
- Klerksdorp
- La Hoff
- Lourenspark
- Manzilpark
- Meiringspark
- Neserhof
- Nooitgedacht
- Nuwedorp
- Opraap
- Orangia
- Orkney
- Oudorp
- Pienaarsdorp
- Reebokfontein Wes
- Roosheuwel
- Rykaartspos
- Sakhrol
- Songloed
- Springvale
- Stilfontein
- Syferkuil
- Tigane
- Uitkomsdal
- Umzimhle
- Uraniaville
- Vaal Reefs
- Wilkeville
- Wilkoppies
- Winnie Mandela infromal settelment
- Witfontein
- Witkoppies Informal

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of City of Matlosana

Named natural and historic features inside City of Matlosana, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

10 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 lake.
- Brakpan
- Buisfonteinspruit
- Jagspruit
- Kaalspruit
- Kafferskraaldam
- Koekemoerspruit
- Kromdraaispruit
- Renosterspruit
- Rietgatspruit
- Skoonspruit
- Taaibosspruit
- Ysterspruit

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 1 mountain.
- Spitskop · 1,579 m
- Grootkop · 1,578 m
- Platberg · 1,566 m
- Renosterhoekberg · 1,544 m
- Oukop · 1,529 m
- Witrand · 1,467 m
- Vaalkop · 1,436 m
- Rondekoppie · 1,426 m
- Moordenaarskop · 1,370 m
- Goudkoppie · 1,345 m

### Getting around

6 airfields; 6 railway stations; 1 airport.
- Afrikander
- Harrisburg
- Hartbeesfontein
- Klerksdorp
- Klerksdorp
- Klerksdorp Airport
- Koekemoer
- Orkney
- Orkney
- Pietersrus
- Pietersrus East
- Regina
- Vaal Reefs

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in City of Matlosana and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from City of Matlosana
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Alabama Clinic · City of Matlosana | 10 km | Map |
| Bank | Old Mutual Jouberton · City of Matlosana | 11 km | Map |
| ATM | Tower Mall · City of Matlosana | 11 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Caltex Topax Filling Station · City of Matlosana | 11 km | Map |
| Hotel | Kgatholoha Guest House · City of Matlosana | 9.6 km | Map |
| Mall | Tower Mall · City of Matlosana | 11 km | Map |
| School | Little Future Kids Early Learning Center · City of Matlosana | 6.8 km | Map |
| College | Vuselela College Jouberton Campus · City of Matlosana | 14 km | Map |
| Police station | SAPS Jouberton Police Station · City of Matlosana | 11 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in City of Matlosana

Places mapped inside City of Matlosana in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 27
- Banks 45
- ATMs 27
- Petrol pumps 71
- Hotels 79
- Shopping malls 15
- Schools 270
- Colleges and universities 13
- Cinemas 3
- Pharmacies 33
- Restaurants 156
- Police stations 11
- Dental clinics 14

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local municipalities in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
- Maquassi Hills
- Ventersdorp/Tlokwe

## Quick answers
- Where is City of Matlosana? In Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province, South Africa
- What is the population of City of Matlosana? 414,229 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in City of Matlosana? About 30 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of City of Matlosana? About 115 people per km²
- What borders City of Matlosana? Ditsobotla, Maquassi Hills, Moqhaka, Nala, Tswaing and Ventersdorp/Tlokwe
- What is there to see in City of Matlosana? Faan Meinjies Nature Reserve, Faan Meinjies Natuurreservaat, Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve, Goud Koppie Museum
- What time zone is City of Matlosana in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in City of Matlosana? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in City of Matlosana? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in City of Matlosana? 56 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of City of Matlosana? Settlements lie between 1,296 m and 1,556 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in City of Matlosana? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in City of Matlosana? Spitskop (1,579 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit City of Matlosana? August to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to City of Matlosana? Alabama Clinic, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to City of Matlosana? Old Mutual Jouberton, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to City of Matlosana? Tower Mall, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to City of Matlosana? Caltex Topax Filling Station, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in City of Matlosana? 27 mapped
- How many banks are in City of Matlosana? 45 mapped
- How many ATMs are in City of Matlosana? 27 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in City of Matlosana? 71 mapped
- What is the P-code of City of Matlosana? ZA6403 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 3,602.2 km²
- P-code: ZA6403
- District: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
- Main town: Klerksdorp

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