Local municipality · Ngaka Modiri Molema District # Tswaing Tswaing is a local municipality of South Africa in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province. It had an estimated 126,847 people in 2020 on 5,875 km² (about 22 per km²). 35 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 141 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 126,847 people (2020) - 5,875 km² - 141 mapped services - 1,386 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Tswaing? Tswaing had an estimated 126,847 people in 2020 — 14.6% of Ngaka Modiri Molema District, 83rd of 190 local municipalities. There are 984 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ngaka Modiri Molema District figure of 1,014). Spread over 5,875 km², that is about 22 people per km², 119th of 190 local municipalities. 35.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 24 years (it is 26 across Ngaka Modiri Molema District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 73 children and older people. - 0–4 13,994 - 5–9 15,204 - 10–14 15,482 - 15–19 11,604 - 20–24 8,976 - 25–29 8,530 - 30–34 9,006 - 35–39 8,259 - 40–44 6,759 - 45–49 5,967 - 50–54 5,518 - 55–59 4,787 - 60–64 3,972 - 65–69 3,545 - 70–74 2,403 - 75–79 1,586 - 80+ 1,255 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Tswaing? Tswaing lies in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province, South Africa. It borders 7 other local municipalities: City of Matlosana, Ditsobotla, Mafikeng, Mamusa, Maquassi Hills, Naledi and Ratlou. By area it is the 61st largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 20.9% of Ngaka Modiri Molema District. The centre of Tswaing is about 268 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 80 km from Mafikeng, the main town of Ngaka Modiri Molema District. The centre point is at 26.5853° S, 25.6748° E. Local names: NW382. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Tswaing OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Tswaing: 1 nature reserve. - Barberspan 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: Tswaing - 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 88 km - Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) · Gaborone 227 km ### Nearest railway station Bossies (Tswaing), about 3.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:18) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 17:31). 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 Tswaing Open gazetteers list 35 villages, towns and localities in Tswaing. The largest with a recorded population: Ottosdal (22,011), Sannieshof (13,198), Delareyville (12,736) and Geysdorp (1,635). Settlements here lie between about 1,337 m and 1,522 m above sea level (median 1,386 m). - Agisanang - Atamelang - Bahurutshe - Bospoort - Deelpan - Delareyville - Dirubi - Doornlaagate - Doornlaagte - Drieangle - Gannalaagte - Gerdau - Geysdorp - Hartsrivier - Khunwana - Kopela - Letsopa - Majaneng - Majeng - Manamolela - Manonyane - Mofufutso - Mokgalwane - Mokope - Nooitgedacht - Ottosdal - Saamwerk - Saleng - Sannieshof - Schoongezicht - Sias - Thaba-Sione - Vaalplaats - Vermaas - Witpan Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Tswaing Named natural and historic features inside Tswaing, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 lakes; 3 rivers and streams. - Barberspan - Bulpan - Groot-Hartsrivier - Holfonteinspruit - Klein-Hartsrivier - Leeupan - Palmietpan ### Hills and mountains 16 hills. - Kareekuil II · 1,525 m - Doornspruit · 1,518 m - Zwartsrust · 1,461 m - Gestoptefontein · 1,447 m - Theron · 1,439 m - Zoetmelksvalei · 1,439 m - Makoeiespan · 1,435 m - Boschpan · 1,420 m - Klipspruit · 1,419 m - Karreelaagte · 1,415 m - Holfontein · 1,407 m - Oshoek · 1,406 m - Doringbult II · 1,393 m - Rietgat · 1,369 m - Roodewal · 1,365 m - Die Koppie · 1,335 m ### Getting around 5 airfields; 5 railway stations. - Barberspan - Delareyville - Delareyville - Gerdau - Ottosdal - Saamwerk - Sannieshof - Sannieshof - Sannieshof New - Seba 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 Tswaing 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tswaing | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Sannieshof Hospital · Tswaing | 14 km | Map | | Bank | FNB · Tswaing | 14 km | Map | | ATM | Capitec Bank ATM · Tswaing | 15 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Engen · Tswaing | 15 km | Map | | Hotel | Barberspan Hotel · Tswaing | 7.1 km | Map | | Mall | Choppies · Tswaing | 24 km | Map | | School | Lesedi Ii Creche · Tswaing | 3.3 km | Map | | College | Elbee College · Tswaing | 25 km | Map | | Police station | SAPS · Tswaing | 15 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 Tswaing Places mapped inside Tswaing in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 3 - Banks 12 - ATMs 2 - Petrol pumps 9 - Hotels 6 - Shopping malls 1 - Schools 90 - Colleges and universities 1 - Pharmacies 5 - Restaurants 10 - Police stations 2 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 Ngaka Modiri Molema District - Ditsobotla - Mafikeng - Ramotshere Moiloa - Ratlou ## Quick answers - Where is Tswaing? In Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West Province, South Africa - What is the population of Tswaing? 126,847 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Tswaing? About 24 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Tswaing? About 22 people per km² - What borders Tswaing? City of Matlosana, Ditsobotla, Mafikeng, Mamusa, Maquassi Hills, Naledi and Ratlou - What is there to see in Tswaing? Barberspan Nature Reserve - What time zone is Tswaing in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Tswaing? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Tswaing? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Tswaing? 35 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Tswaing? Settlements lie between 1,337 m and 1,522 m - What is the highest point in Tswaing? Kareekuil II (1,525 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Tswaing? January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Tswaing? Sannieshof Hospital, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Tswaing? FNB, about 14 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Tswaing? Capitec Bank ATM, about 15 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tswaing? Engen, about 15 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Tswaing? 3 mapped - How many banks are in Tswaing? 12 mapped - How many ATMs are in Tswaing? 2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Tswaing? 9 mapped - What is the P-code of Tswaing? ZA6382 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 5,875.0 km² - P-code: ZA6382 - District: Ngaka Modiri Molema District - Main town: Delareyville --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/ngaka-modiri-molema/tswaing/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.