# Naledi Municipality, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District

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Local municipality · Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District 

# Naledi

Naledi is a local municipality of South Africa in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province. It had an estimated **20,732 people** in 2020 on 7,030 km² (about 2.9 per km²). 13 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 175 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20,732people (2020)
- 7,030km²
- 175mapped services
- 1,285 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Naledi?

Naledi had an estimated **20,732 people** in 2020 — 4.9% of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, 179th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,113 women for every 1,000 men (above the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District figure of 1,053). Spread over 7,030 km², that is about **2.9 people per km²**, 170th of 190 local municipalities.

31.7% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 24 across Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,116**

5–9 ****2,317**

10–14 ****2,131**

15–19 ****1,909**

20–24 ****1,583**

25–29 ****1,458**

30–34 ****1,744**

35–39 ****1,447**

40–44 ****1,181**

45–49 ****864**

50–54 ****773**

55–59 ****828**

60–64 ****759**

65–69 ****605**

70–74 ****478**

75–79 ****335**

80+ ****204**

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 Naledi?

Naledi lies in [Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/), [North West Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 5 other local municipalities: [Greater Taung](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/greater-taung/), [Kagisano/Molopo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/kagisano-molopo/), [Mamusa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/mamusa/), [Ratlou](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/ratlou/) and [Tswaing](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/tswaing/). By area it is the 50th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 16.1% of [Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/). The centre of Naledi is about 359 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 17 km from Vryburg, the main town of Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. The centre point is at 26.8144° S, 24.7880° E. Local names: NW392 .

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 Naledi

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Naledi: 1 attraction; 1 nature reserve; 1 museum.

- Vryburg Museum · museum
- Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Historic Steam Engine · attraction

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: Naledi

- 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) · Mafeking136 km
- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen200 km

### Nearest railway station

Paradise (Naledi), about 7.1 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:21) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 17:34).

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 Naledi

Open gazetteers list **13 villages, towns and localities** in Naledi. The largest with a recorded population: Vryburg (55,879) and Stella (5,620). Settlements here lie between about 1,200 m and 1,360 m above sea level (median 1,285 m).

- Broedersput
- Colridge
- Devonlea
- Dirkiesrus
- Huhudi
- Karmeel
- Mansfield
- Setuat
- Stella
- Thakwaneng
- Vicedale
- Vryburg
- Witpan

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 Naledi

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Droë Hartsrivier
- Dwarsrivier
- Korobela
- Leeuspruit
- Losase
- Soutpan
- Wildealsleegte
- Wolwespruit

### Hills and mountains

10 hills; 1 mountain.

- Republiek · 1,382 m
- Goede Hoop · 1,380 m
- Bokkraal se Kop · 1,372 m
- Bruinsplaats · 1,367 m
- Massouskop · 1,363 m
- Paddafontein · 1,357 m
- Hallattshoop · 1,354 m
- Biesjesdal · 1,349 m
- Thlogoapitse · 1,346 m
- Myburgsfontein · 1,341 m
- Spitskop · 1,323 m

### Getting around

2 railway stations; 1 airport.

- Kameel
- Vryburg
- Vryburg Airport

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 Naledi 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Naledi

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Vryburg Private Hospital · Naledi 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.94670&mlon=24.72236#map=17/-26.94670/24.72236) 

Bank ABSA · Naledi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.94796&mlon=24.71494#map=17/-26.94796/24.71494) 

ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Naledi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.95922&mlon=24.72971#map=17/-26.95922/24.72971) 

Petrol pump Engen · Naledi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.96133&mlon=24.75395#map=17/-26.96133/24.75395) 

Hotel Bloomtech Lodge · Naledi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.91404&mlon=24.73971#map=17/-26.91404/24.73971) 

Mall Guns and Roses Corner · Naledi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.95694&mlon=24.71983#map=17/-26.95694/24.71983) 

School Devondale Community Early Learning Centre · Naledi 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.76325&mlon=24.89051#map=17/-26.76325/24.89051) 

College Armoedsvlakte Research Station · Naledi 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.95601&mlon=24.65322#map=17/-26.95601/24.65322) 

Police station Vryburg Police Station · Naledi 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-26.96027&mlon=24.72610#map=17/-26.96027/24.72610) 

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 Naledi

Places mapped inside Naledi in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals4
- Banks22
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps9
- Hotels27
- Shopping malls2
- Schools60
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants38
- Police stations3
- 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 Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District

- Greater Taung
- Kagisano/Molopo
- Lekwa-Teemane
- Mamusa

## Quick answers

- Where is Naledi?In Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, North West Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Naledi?20,732 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Naledi?About 26 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Naledi?About 2.9 people per km²
- What borders Naledi?Greater Taung, Kagisano/Molopo, Mamusa, Ratlou and Tswaing
- What is there to see in Naledi?Historic Steam Engine, Leon Taljaard Nature Reserve, Vryburg Museum
- What time zone is Naledi in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Naledi?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Naledi?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Naledi?13 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Naledi?Settlements lie between 1,200 m and 1,360 m
- What is the highest point in Naledi?Republiek (1,382 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Naledi?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Naledi?Vryburg Private Hospital, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Naledi?ABSA, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Naledi?Capitec Bank ATM, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Naledi?Engen, about 17 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Naledi?4 mapped
- How many banks are in Naledi?22 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Naledi?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Naledi?9 mapped
- What is the P-code of Naledi?ZA6392 (OCHA common operational dataset)