Local municipality · Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
# Greater Taung

Greater Taung is a local municipality of South Africa in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province. It had an estimated 164,860 people in 2020 on 5,639 km² (about 29 per km²). 79 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 195 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 164,860 people (2020)
- 5,639 km²
- 195 mapped services
- 1,170 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Greater Taung?

Greater Taung had an estimated 164,860 people in 2020 — 39.2% of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, 65th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,101 women for every 1,000 men (above the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District figure of 1,053). Spread over 5,639 km², that is about 29 people per km², 101st of 190 local municipalities.

35.0% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 24 across Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 79 children and older people.
- 0–4 18,372
- 5–9 20,441
- 10–14 18,838
- 15–19 16,324
- 20–24 11,193
- 25–29 9,889
- 30–34 11,051
- 35–39 9,800
- 40–44 7,946
- 45–49 6,986
- 50–54 6,504
- 55–59 6,225
- 60–64 6,244
- 65–69 6,004
- 70–74 4,041
- 75–79 2,852
- 80+ 2,150

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

## Where is Greater Taung?

Greater Taung lies in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province, South Africa. It borders 9 other local municipalities: Dikgatlong, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong, Kagisano/Molopo, Lekwa-Teemane, Magareng, Mamusa, Naledi and Phokwane. By area it is the 67th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 12.9% of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. The centre of Greater Taung is about 415 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 69 km from Vryburg, the main town of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. The centre point is at 27.5498° S, 24.5320° E. Local names: NW394.

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

## Things to see in and around Greater Taung

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Greater Taung: 1 nature reserve.
- Taung Skull Fossil Site · 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: Greater Taung
- 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
- Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley 141 km
- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen 151 km

### Nearest railway station

Taung (Greater Taung), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:21) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:09, sunset around 17:34).

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 Greater Taung

Open gazetteers list 79 villages, towns and localities in Greater Taung. The largest with a recorded population: Boipelo (5,010). Settlements here lie between about 1,056 m and 1,435 m above sea level (median 1,170 m).
- Bathlaping Ba Ga Mothibi
- Boipelo
- Bosdam
- Buxton
- Dikhuting
- Diretsaneng
- Dryharts
- Ga-Mokake
- Graspan
- Heavyrest Mission
- Itireleng
- Kgobadi
- Khaukhwe
- Khibitswane
- Kokomeng
- Lethola
- Lokammona
- Longaneng
- Losasaneno
- Lower Majeakgoro
- Lower Mayeakgoro
- Madipelesa
- Magagaaphiri
- Magobeng
- Magogong
- Makgori
- Mammutla
- Manoko
- Manokwane
- Manthestad
- Maphoitsile
- Marotaneng
- Marubiseng
- Matlhatlhale
- Matolong
- Mayeakgoro
- Meganeng
- Mhole
- Modutung
- Mokasa
- Mokasa I
- Mokasa II
- Mokgareng
- Molale
- Molelema
- Mololema
- Mookaothupa
- Morokweng
- Moshoso
- Motakaneng
- Mothanthanyaneng
- Motsweding
- Norlim
- Ntswanahatshe
- Pholofolo
- Pholoholo
- Pitsong
- Pudimoe
- Pudumong
- Reivilo
- Riet Vley
- Rietfontein
- Rooiwal
- Saracen
- Sedu Kung
- Sekhing
- Seoding
- Shaleng
- Stella
- Takaneng
- Tamasikwa
- Taung
- Thabasikwa
- Thomeng
- Thota va tau
- Tswedintlhe
- Tweelingspan
- Upper Majeakgoro
- Vaalboschhoek

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Greater Taung

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

### Water

10 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.
- Leeuwspruit
- Manthe
- Markanispruit
- Marokane
- Mhole
- Nkhabang
- Pitsong
- Pudimoespruit
- Pudumong
- Spitskopdam
- Tsokonyane

### Hills and mountains

22 hills; 1 mountain.
- Lotkakanie · 1,480 m
- Twistfontein · 1,477 m
- Lovedale · 1,461 m
- Leishuing · 1,457 m
- Machuie · 1,444 m
- Zedebang · 1,442 m
- Gapopo · 1,431 m
- Secutsaning · 1,427 m
- Bloubank · 1,425 m
- Sedibatsa · 1,417 m
- Vlakfontein · 1,404 m
- Marapatlo · 1,394 m
- Sebetetsapitsa · 1,393 m
- Majeng · 1,392 m
- Mapana · 1,358 m
- Dikharubaning · 1,343 m
- Ghap se Berg · 1,290 m
- Luselong · 1,271 m
- Thoming · 1,254 m
- Rooikop · 1,126 m
- Fossil Hill · 1,124 m
- Rondekop · 1,087 m
- Mammutla · 1,062 m

### Getting around

3 airfields; 3 railway stations.
- Magopela
- Pudimoe
- Reivilo
- Taung
- Taung South
- Thoming

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 Greater Taung and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 438 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (82 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 | 26 | 82 |
| Feb | 25 | 78 |
| Mar | 23 | 57 |
| Apr | 19 | 44 |
| May | 15 | 14 |
| Jun | 12 | 6 |
| Jul | 11 | 1 |
| Aug | 14 | 3 |
| Sep | 19 | 8 |
| Oct | 22 | 25 |
| Nov | 24 | 48 |
| Dec | 26 | 71 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Greater Taung
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Taung District Hospital · Greater Taung | 21 km | Map |
| Bank | African Bank Taung · Greater Taung | 21 km | Map |
| ATM | Capitec Bank ATM · Greater Taung | 21 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Astron Energy · Greater Taung | 21 km | Map |
| Hotel | Modisa Lodge, Taung · Greater Taung | 22 km | Map |
| Mall | Taung Shopping Centre · Greater Taung | 21 km | Map |
| School | Aganang Early Learning Centre · Greater Taung | 2.8 km | Map |
| College | Taung College of Agriculture · Greater Taung | 23 km | Map |
| Police station | SAPS Taung Police Station · Greater Taung | 24 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 Greater Taung

Places mapped inside Greater Taung in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 6
- ATMs 2
- Petrol pumps 9
- Hotels 5
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 147
- Colleges and universities 2
- Pharmacies 4
- Restaurants 13
- Police stations 1

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 Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
- Kagisano/Molopo
- Lekwa-Teemane
- Mamusa
- Naledi

## Quick answers
- Where is Greater Taung? In Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Greater Taung? 164,860 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Greater Taung? About 24 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Greater Taung? About 29 people per km²
- What borders Greater Taung? Dikgatlong, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong, Kagisano/Molopo, Lekwa-Teemane, Magareng, Mamusa, Naledi and Phokwane
- What is there to see in Greater Taung? Taung Skull Fossil Site
- What time zone is Greater Taung in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Greater Taung? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Greater Taung? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Greater Taung? 79 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Greater Taung? Settlements lie between 1,056 m and 1,435 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Greater Taung? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Greater Taung? Lotkakanie (1,480 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Greater Taung? January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Greater Taung? Taung District Hospital, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Greater Taung? African Bank Taung, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Greater Taung? Capitec Bank ATM, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Greater Taung? Astron Energy, about 21 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Greater Taung? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Greater Taung? 6 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Greater Taung? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Greater Taung? 9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Greater Taung? ZA6394 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 5,638.8 km²
- P-code: ZA6394
- District: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
- Main town: Taung

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/greater-taung/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.