# Mafikeng Municipality, Ngaka Modiri Molema District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/mafikeng/ Local municipality · Ngaka Modiri Molema District # Mafikeng Mafikeng is a local municipality of South Africa in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province. It had an estimated **306,137 people** in 2020 on 3,646 km² (about 84 per km²). 120 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 632 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 306,137people (2020) - 3,646km² - 632mapped services - 1,320 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Mafikeng? Mafikeng had an estimated **306,137 people** in 2020 — 35.1% of Ngaka Modiri Molema District, 28th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,036 women for every 1,000 men (above the Ngaka Modiri Molema District figure of 1,014). Spread over 3,646 km², that is about **84 people per km²**, 45th of 190 local municipalities. 30.1% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across Ngaka Modiri Molema District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. 0–4 ****30,389** 5–9 ****30,518** 10–14 ****31,105** 15–19 ****29,304** 20–24 ****25,337** 25–29 ****24,245** 30–34 ****26,203** 35–39 ****23,735** 40–44 ****19,991** 45–49 ****15,804** 50–54 ****13,029** 55–59 ****10,676** 60–64 ****8,540** 65–69 ****7,178** 70–74 ****4,724** 75–79 ****2,979** 80+ ****2,380** 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 Mafikeng? Mafikeng lies in [Ngaka Modiri Molema District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/), [North West Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 4 other local municipalities: [Ditsobotla](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/ditsobotla/), [Ramotshere Moiloa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/ramotshere-moiloa/), [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 108th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 13.0% of [Ngaka Modiri Molema District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/). The centre of Mafikeng is about 260 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. The centre point is at 25.9470° S, 25.5995° E. Local names: NW383 . 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 Mafikeng OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Mafikeng: 5 nature reserves; 3 ruins; 1 attraction; 1 museum. - Mahikeng Museum · museum - Druprenella Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - J. H. Klopper Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Lotlamoreng Dam and Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Mafikeng Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Molemane Eye Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Entrance to Mafikeng Nature Reserve · attraction - Mafikeng Campsite · ruins - Manyane Game Lodge · ruins - Tented Camp · 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: Mafikeng - 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) · Mafeking17 km - Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone158 km ### Nearest railway station Mahikeng (Mafikeng), about 10 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:20) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:01, sunset around 17:33). 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 Mafikeng Open gazetteers list **120 villages, towns and localities** in Mafikeng. The largest with a recorded population: Mafikeng (77,110) and Mmabatho (76,754). Settlements here lie between about 1,203 m and 1,467 m above sea level (median 1,320 m). - Airportview - Barolong Boo Ratshidi - Bethel - Bewley - Bokone - Brooksby - Danville - Deelpan - Dibate - Dithakong - Dithwaneng - Driehoek - Duikersbos - Enselsrus - Ga-Koi-Koi - Garatau - Gelukspan - Goedgevonden - Golf View - Goratau - Grantleigh - Heathview - Hellsgate - Ikopeleng - Imperial Reserve - Jacobsdal - Kaalpan - Kagamayasha - Kapsteel - Kgamayasha - Kgomotso - Klaarstroom - Koikoi - KwaDithakong - KwaMakubung - KwaMatikiring - KwaSetlopo - Lanric - Lekung - Libertas - Lokaleng - Lokgalong - Lokotsi - Lokung - Lomanyaneng - Lorwaneng - Lotlhakane - Lotlhakeng - Lotlhogori - Louisdal - Madibe - Madibe-Magelelo - Madibe-Makgabane - Mafikeng - Magogoe - Mahikeng - Majemantsho - Makgokgwane - Makhubung - Makouspan - Malmanie Oog - Mantsa - Mashutlhe - Masutlhe - Masutlhe 2 - Matlhonyane - Matshephe - Mazezuru - Miga - Mmabatho - Mmabatho Unit 15 - Mmanawane - Modimola - Modimola Morwamarapo - Mogosane - Molelwane - Moletsamongwe - Molewane - Montshioa - Montshiwa - Mooifontein - Mooipan - Moolpan - Morwamarapo - Morwatshetlha - Mosiane - Motlhabeng - Motsoseng - Motsumorwane - Naauwpoort - Nooitgedacht - Ottoshoop - Raghas - Ramosadi - Rentse Village - Riviera Park - Rooigrond - Roosendal - Roosplaas - Schoongezicht - Sebowana - Sehuba - Setlopo - Seweding - Siberia - Signal Hill - Six Hundred - Slurry - Taolelo - Thelesho - Thusong - Tlapeng - Tlhabologo - Tloung - Tontonyane - Top Village - Tsetse - Tshunyane - Uitkyk - Weltevreden 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 Mafikeng Named natural and historic features inside Mafikeng, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 lake. - Wondergat ### Hills and mountains 10 hills; 2 mountains. - Witkop · 1,513 m - Antji se Kop · 1,473 m - Klipplaat · 1,457 m - End Ottoshoop · 1,453 m - De Putten · 1,441 m - Mosegakoppe · 1,437 m - Klippan · 1,434 m - Ottoshoop · 1,424 m - Jagersfontein · 1,418 m - Vlakpan · 1,377 m - Lucydale · 1,357 m - Spioenkop · 1,308 m ### Forests and nature 1 wildlife reserve. - Botsolano Game Park ### History 1 ruin. - Cannon Kopje Fort ### Estates 1 estate. - Rooigrond Small Holdings ### Getting around 3 railway stations; 2 airports; 2 airfields. - Buhrmansdrif - Mafikeng North - Mahikeng - Mmabatho Airport - Ottoshoop - Slurry Aerodrome - Winterhoek 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 Mafikeng and the best time to visit Using the climate of Ngaka Modiri Molema District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 481 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (89 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 25 89 Feb 24 82 Mar 22 58 Apr 19 45 May 15 12 Jun 11 10 Jul 11 1 Aug 14 5 Sep 19 10 Oct 22 31 Nov 23 53 Dec 25 86 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mafikeng Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Mafikeng/Bophelong Provincial Hospital · Mafikeng 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.90808&mlon=25.64507#map=17/-25.90808/25.64507) Bank Standard Bank · Mafikeng 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.86523&mlon=25.64028#map=17/-25.86523/25.64028) ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Mafikeng 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.86565&mlon=25.64121#map=17/-25.86565/25.64121) Petrol pump Astron Energy · Mafikeng 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.87124&mlon=25.62568#map=17/-25.87124/25.62568) Hotel Lana's Boutique Hotel · Mafikeng 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.87783&mlon=25.66220#map=17/-25.87783/25.66220) Mall Northwest Mall · Mafikeng 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.86524&mlon=25.64096#map=17/-25.86524/25.64096) School Itshole Ka Lerato · Mafikeng 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.93805&mlon=25.59741#map=17/-25.93805/25.59741) College Prestige Business College · Mafikeng 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.86796&mlon=25.64308#map=17/-25.86796/25.64308) Police station Lomanyaneng Police Station · Mafikeng 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-25.89498&mlon=25.65945#map=17/-25.89498/25.65945) 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 Mafikeng Places mapped inside Mafikeng in open map data, by type. - Hospitals21 - Banks40 - ATMs7 - Petrol pumps30 - Hotels58 - Shopping malls13 - Schools356 - Colleges and universities14 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies12 - Restaurants74 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics3 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 Ngaka Modiri Molema District - Ditsobotla - Ramotshere Moiloa - Ratlou - Tswaing ## Quick answers - Where is Mafikeng?In Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province, South Africa - What is the population of Mafikeng?306,137 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Mafikeng?About 26 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Mafikeng?About 84 people per km² - What borders Mafikeng?Ditsobotla, Ramotshere Moiloa, Ratlou and Tswaing - What is there to see in Mafikeng?Druprenella Private Nature Reserve, Entrance to Mafikeng Nature Reserve, J. H. Klopper Private Nature Reserve, Lotlamoreng Dam and Nature Reserve - What time zone is Mafikeng in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Mafikeng?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Mafikeng?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Mafikeng?120 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Mafikeng?Settlements lie between 1,203 m and 1,467 m - What is the highest point in Mafikeng?Witkop (1,513 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Mafikeng?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Mafikeng?Mafikeng/Bophelong Provincial Hospital, about 6.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Mafikeng?Standard Bank, about 10.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Mafikeng?Capitec Bank ATM, about 10.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mafikeng?Astron Energy, about 8.8 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Mafikeng?21 mapped - How many banks are in Mafikeng?40 mapped - How many ATMs are in Mafikeng?7 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Mafikeng?30 mapped - What is the P-code of Mafikeng?ZA6383 (OCHA common operational dataset)