Local municipality · Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
# Kagisano/Molopo

Kagisano/Molopo is a local municipality of South Africa in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province. It had an estimated 104,977 people in 2020 on 23,827 km² (about 4.4 per km²). 114 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 119 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 104,977 people (2020)
- 23,827 km²
- 119 mapped services
- 1,146 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Kagisano/Molopo?

Kagisano/Molopo had an estimated 104,977 people in 2020 — 24.9% of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, 102nd of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,054 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District figure of 1,053). Spread over 23,827 km², that is about 4.4 people per km², 164th of 190 local municipalities.

36.6% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 24 across Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 77 children and older people.
- 0–4 13,180
- 5–9 13,456
- 10–14 11,804
- 15–19 9,814
- 20–24 6,440
- 25–29 6,529
- 30–34 7,434
- 35–39 6,935
- 40–44 5,608
- 45–49 4,983
- 50–54 4,345
- 55–59 3,933
- 60–64 3,330
- 65–69 3,045
- 70–74 1,814
- 75–79 1,212
- 80+ 1,115

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

## Where is Kagisano/Molopo?

Kagisano/Molopo lies in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province, South Africa. It borders 4 other local municipalities: Greater Taung, Joe Morolong, Naledi and Ratlou. By area it is the 6th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 54.4% of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. The centre of Kagisano/Molopo is about 418 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 109 km from Vryburg, the main town of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. The centre point is at 26.1994° S, 24.0402° E. Local names: NW397.

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

## Things to see in and around Kagisano/Molopo

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Kagisano/Molopo: 3 nature reserves.
- Khamab Kalahari Reserve · nature reserve
- Lalibela Kalahari Private Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Molopo Nature Reserve · 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: Kagisano/Molopo
- 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 157 km
- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen 191 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:26) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 17:39).

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 Kagisano/Molopo

Open gazetteers list 114 villages, towns and localities in Kagisano/Molopo. The largest with a recorded population: Pomfret (2,323), Piet Plessis (1,982) and Bray (1,625). Settlements here lie between about 1,001 m and 1,353 m above sea level (median 1,146 m).
- Ainslie
- Akron
- Alettasrus
- Algiers
- Athole
- Austrey
- Bahurutshe
- Bonabona
- Bonmail
- Bowen
- Bray
- Bull Run
- Coetzersdam
- Crafthole
- Dihatshwe
- Dijwe
- Dinake
- Dipodi
- Driefontein
- Drillhole
- Egham
- Eskdale
- Eureka
- Ewbank’s Store
- Ga-Madikwe
- Ga-Motsage
- Ga-Motsoko
- Gankwane
- Gannahoek
- Ganyesa
- Gemsbokvlakte
- Goodwood
- Howden
- Iowa
- Itireleng
- Kabayatlhose
- Kagiso
- Kang
- Keisersrus
- Kgareyatlhose
- Kgokgojane
- Kgokgole
- Khudu
- Khudunkgwane
- Khunkwe
- Kibikwe
- Kibitlwe
- Kirstonia
- Klein-Tswaing
- Konke
- Laaspomp
- Labera
- Lejakane
- Lotlapa
- Louwna
- Mabone
- Mabule
- Madiakgama
- Madinonyane
- Madithoke
- Maeng
- Maer Jan
- Magaabue
- Makarakong
- Mapitiki
- Matlhabatlhaba
- Matloding
- Matsaneng
- Metsetoro
- Mmaphuti
- Mmolayatshephe
- Modiselele
- Mogalaneng
- Mokgalong
- Moloporivier
- Monetsi
- Monyenyane
- Morna
- Morokwaneng
- Morokweng
- Mositlane
- Moswana
- Ophir
- Pautlane
- Pembroke
- Phaposane
- Phepane
- Piet Plessis
- Pomfret
- Povall
- Redbarn
- Roelofs Kamp
- Rusten
- Ryno
- Seatlane
- Selobane
- Setabeng
- Soutbos
- Southey
- Stoffelshoek
- Tlapeng
- Tlhakgameng
- Tosca
- Tseng
- Tshetshu
- Tshetshwana
- Tuhutsang
- Vanwykshuis
- Vergeleë
- Viera
- Vorstershoop
- Vrygees
- Vrywillig
- Water-fouché

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Kagisano/Molopo

Named natural and historic features inside Kagisano/Molopo, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.
- Dipilonglaagte

### Hills and mountains

13 hills; 1 mountain.
- Klipfontein · 1,349 m
- Middelkop · 1,343 m
- Leeuwbosch · 1,325 m
- Plessiskop · 1,310 m
- Tlapeng · 1,247 m
- Setaben · 1,242 m
- Spitskop · 1,235 m
- Koedoeskop · 1,220 m
- Pompong · 1,219 m
- Jakkalskop · 1,213 m
- Stilton Hill · 1,200 m
- Thlare · 1,192 m
- Waterberge · 1,131 m
- Asbeskop · 1,126 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.
- Madiakgamanaturellereserwe

### Getting around

3 airfields.
- Piet Plessis
- Terra Firma
- Tosca

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 Kagisano/Molopo 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 Kagisano/Molopo
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Morokwaneng Clinic · Kagisano/Molopo | 33 km | Map |
| School | Kgodiso Early Learning Centre · Kagisano/Molopo | 25 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 Kagisano/Molopo

Places mapped inside Kagisano/Molopo in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 8
- Banks 2
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 2
- Hotels 5
- Shopping malls 1
- Schools 91
- Pharmacies 1
- Restaurants 7
- 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
- Greater Taung
- Lekwa-Teemane
- Mamusa
- Naledi

## Quick answers
- Where is Kagisano/Molopo? In Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Kagisano/Molopo? 104,977 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kagisano/Molopo? About 23 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kagisano/Molopo? About 4.4 people per km²
- What borders Kagisano/Molopo? Greater Taung, Joe Morolong, Naledi and Ratlou
- What is there to see in Kagisano/Molopo? Khamab Kalahari Reserve, Lalibela Kalahari Private Game Reserve, Molopo Nature Reserve
- What time zone is Kagisano/Molopo in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kagisano/Molopo? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Kagisano/Molopo? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kagisano/Molopo? 114 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kagisano/Molopo? Settlements lie between 1,001 m and 1,353 m
- What is the highest point in Kagisano/Molopo? Klipfontein (1,349 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kagisano/Molopo? January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kagisano/Molopo? Morokwaneng Clinic, about 33 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kagisano/Molopo? 8 mapped
- How many banks are in Kagisano/Molopo? 2 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kagisano/Molopo? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kagisano/Molopo? 2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kagisano/Molopo? ZA6397 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 23,827.2 km²
- P-code: ZA6397
- District: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District
- Main town: Ganyesa

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