# Maquassi Hills Municipality, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/maquassi-hills/ Local municipality · Dr Kenneth Kaunda District # Maquassi Hills Maquassi Hills is a local municipality of South Africa in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province. It had an estimated **81,901 people** in 2020 on 4,671 km² (about 18 per km²). 17 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 143 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 81,901people (2020) - 4,671km² - 143mapped services - 1,349 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Maquassi Hills? Maquassi Hills had an estimated **81,901 people** in 2020 — 10.9% of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, 119th of 190 local municipalities. There are 985 women for every 1,000 men (above the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District figure of 974). Spread over 4,671 km², that is about **18 people per km²**, 129th of 190 local municipalities. 32.0% of people are children under 15 and 6.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 29 across Dr Kenneth Kaunda District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people. 0–4 ****8,902** 5–9 ****9,406** 10–14 ****7,880** 15–19 ****6,440** 20–24 ****6,221** 25–29 ****6,690** 30–34 ****6,962** 35–39 ****6,079** 40–44 ****4,856** 45–49 ****4,124** 50–54 ****3,528** 55–59 ****3,211** 60–64 ****2,554** 65–69 ****2,195** 70–74 ****1,372** 75–79 ****827** 80+ ****654** 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 Maquassi Hills? Maquassi Hills lies in [Dr Kenneth Kaunda District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/), [North West Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other local municipalities: [City of Matlosana](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/city-of-matlosana/), [Lekwa-Teemane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/lekwa-teemane/), [Mamusa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/mamusa/), [Nala](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/nala/), [Tswaing](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/tswaing/) and [Tswelopele](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/tswelopele/). By area it is the 84th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 31.8% of [Dr Kenneth Kaunda District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/). The centre of Maquassi Hills is about 266 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 71 km from Klerksdorp, the main town of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The centre point is at 27.2857° S, 26.1453° E. Local names: NW404 . 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 Maquassi Hills OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Maquassi Hills: 4 nature reserves; 1 ruins. - Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Bona Bona · nature reserve - Buisfontein Safari Lodge · nature reserve - Wolwespruit Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Broadbent Mission Station · ruins 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: Maquassi Hills - 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) · Mafeking176 km - Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) · Bloemfontein202 km ### Nearest railway station Eersteling (Maquassi Hills), about 5.6 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 17:28). 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 Maquassi Hills Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in Maquassi Hills. The largest with a recorded population: Wolmaransstad (49,366), Leeudoringstad (16,042), Makwassie (15,996) and Witpoort (2,120). Settlements here lie between about 1,254 m and 1,381 m above sea level (median 1,349 m). - Balkfontein - Boskuil - Diamantkuil - Glimlag - Husfeldt - Justitia - Kgakala - Lavine - Lebaleng - Leeudoringstad - Makwassie - Noorpark - Rulaganyang - Trotsville - Tswelelang - 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 Maquassi Hills Named natural and historic features inside Maquassi Hills, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 lakes; 2 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Bamboesspruit - Bloemhofdam - Kareepan - Makwassiespruit - Witpan ### Hills and mountains 20 hills. - Klipfontein · 1,503 m - Strydpoort II · 1,484 m - Strydpoort · 1,482 m - Schaapplaats · 1,478 m - Rietkuil II · 1,452 m - Bosrand · 1,442 m - Uitkyk II · 1,442 m - Boschplaats II · 1,433 m - Spioenkop · 1,426 m - Kameelpan · 1,424 m - Zoetendal · 1,390 m - Schietpan · 1,389 m - Weltevreden · 1,388 m - Rietkuil · 1,349 m - Syfergat · 1,333 m - Blauwbosch Kuil · 1,294 m - Spitspunt · 1,292 m - Doringbult · 1,283 m - Hartebeestpan II · 1,275 m - Vaalbank · 1,269 m ### Getting around 4 railway stations; 2 airfields. - Boskuil - Inhoek - Kingswood - Leeudoringstad - Wolmaransstad - Wolmaransstad 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 Maquassi Hills 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Maquassi Hills Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Leeudoringstad Clinic · Maquassi Hills 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.23535&mlon=26.23688#map=17/-27.23535/26.23688) Bank FNB Leeudoringstad · Maquassi Hills 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.23683&mlon=26.23881#map=17/-27.23683/26.23881) ATM Capitec Bank Wolmaransstad · Maquassi Hills 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.20022&mlon=25.98503#map=17/-27.20022/25.98503) Petrol pump Engen · Maquassi Hills 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.19899&mlon=25.98587#map=17/-27.19899/25.98587) Hotel Klipspruit Rivier Resort · Maquassi Hills 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.24336&mlon=26.23354#map=17/-27.24336/26.23354) Mall Pick 'n Pay Complex · Maquassi Hills 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.19468&mlon=25.97600#map=17/-27.19468/25.97600) School Tiragalo Secondary School, Leeudoringstad · Maquassi Hills 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.23547&mlon=26.23782#map=17/-27.23547/26.23782) College Sellos Training Institute · Maquassi Hills 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.21436&mlon=25.96164#map=17/-27.21436/25.96164) Police station SAPS Wolmaransstad · Maquassi Hills 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.20204&mlon=25.98035#map=17/-27.20204/25.98035) 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 Maquassi Hills Places mapped inside Maquassi Hills in open map data, by type. - Hospitals8 - Banks8 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps11 - Hotels13 - Shopping malls1 - Schools77 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants15 - Police stations2 - Dental clinics1 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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District - City of Matlosana - Ventersdorp/Tlokwe ## Quick answers - Where is Maquassi Hills?In Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, North West Province, South Africa - What is the population of Maquassi Hills?81,901 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Maquassi Hills?About 27 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Maquassi Hills?About 18 people per km² - What borders Maquassi Hills?City of Matlosana, Lekwa-Teemane, Mamusa, Nala, Tswaing and Tswelopele - What is there to see in Maquassi Hills?Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve, Bona Bona, Broadbent Mission Station, Buisfontein Safari Lodge - What time zone is Maquassi Hills in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Maquassi Hills?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Maquassi Hills?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Maquassi Hills?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Maquassi Hills?Settlements lie between 1,254 m and 1,381 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Maquassi Hills?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Maquassi Hills?Klipfontein (1,503 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Maquassi Hills?August to June - Where is the nearest hospital to Maquassi Hills?Leeudoringstad Clinic, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Maquassi Hills?FNB Leeudoringstad, about 11 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Maquassi Hills?Capitec Bank Wolmaransstad, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Maquassi Hills?Engen, about 18 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Maquassi Hills?8 mapped - How many banks are in Maquassi Hills?8 mapped - How many ATMs are in Maquassi Hills?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Maquassi Hills?11 mapped - What is the P-code of Maquassi Hills?ZA6404 (OCHA common operational dataset)