# Phokwane Municipality, Frances Baard District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/phokwane/ Local municipality · Frances Baard District # Phokwane Phokwane is a local municipality of South Africa in Frances Baard District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **61,190 people** in 2020 on 828 km² (about 74 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 136 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 61,190people (2020) - 828km² - 136mapped services - 1,133 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Phokwane? Phokwane had an estimated **61,190 people** in 2020 — 14.5% of Frances Baard District, 140th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,040 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Frances Baard District figure of 1,033). Spread over 828 km², that is about **74 people per km²**, 54th of 190 local municipalities. 31.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Frances Baard District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,119** 5–9 ****6,721** 10–14 ****6,396** 15–19 ****5,243** 20–24 ****4,377** 25–29 ****4,577** 30–34 ****5,232** 35–39 ****4,543** 40–44 ****3,575** 45–49 ****3,069** 50–54 ****2,709** 55–59 ****2,405** 60–64 ****2,151** 65–69 ****1,693** 70–74 ****1,125** 75–79 ****728** 80+ ****527** 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 Phokwane? Phokwane lies in [Frances Baard District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/), [Nothern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 3 other local municipalities: [Greater Taung](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/greater-taung/), [Lekwa-Teemane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/lekwa-teemane/) and [Magareng](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/magareng/). By area it is the 210th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 6.5% of [Frances Baard District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/). The centre of Phokwane is about 406 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 104 km from Kimberley, the main town of Frances Baard District. The centre point is at 27.7985° S, 24.8106° E. Local names: NC094 . 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 Phokwane OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Phokwane: 1 nature reserve; 1 memorial. - Ganspan Waterfowl Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Women's Memorial · memorial 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: Phokwane - 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 - Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley112 km - Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen179 km ### Nearest railway station Hartswater (Phokwane), about 3.6 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:19) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:09, sunset around 17:32). 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 Phokwane Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Phokwane. The largest with a recorded population: Pampierstad (21,707) and Jan Kempdorp (13,485). Settlements here lie between about 1,073 m and 1,159 m above sea level (median 1,133 m). - Andalusia Park - Bankdrif - Ganspan - Hartswater - Jan Kempdorp - Pampierstad - Vaalharts Nedersetting - Valspan 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 Phokwane Named natural and historic features inside Phokwane, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 lake; 1 river or stream. - Ganspan - Pokwanispruit ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Woodlands · 1,286 m - Magogong · 1,279 m ### Getting around 6 railway stations; 1 airfield. - Border - Ganspan - Hartswater - Jan Kempdorp - Magogong - Pokwani - Tadcaster 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 Phokwane and the best time to visit Using the climate of Frances Baard District, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 366 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (67 mm) and the driest Jul (2 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 27 67 Feb 26 64 Mar 24 53 Apr 19 34 May 15 12 Jun 11 8 Jul 11 2 Aug 14 6 Sep 18 10 Oct 22 23 Nov 24 34 Dec 27 55 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Phokwane Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hartswater Hospital · Phokwane 3.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.78561&mlon=24.77528#map=17/-27.78561/24.77528) Bank TymeBank Kiosk Boxer Superstore Hartswater · Phokwane 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.75471&mlon=24.81239#map=17/-27.75471/24.81239) ATM Capitec Bank Hartswater · Phokwane 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.75391&mlon=24.81224#map=17/-27.75391/24.81224) Petrol pump Engen Highway Motors · Phokwane 3.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.77617&mlon=24.79239#map=17/-27.77617/24.79239) Hotel Cherry on Top Gastehuis · Phokwane 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.75697&mlon=24.81109#map=17/-27.75697/24.81109) Mall Shopping Complex · Phokwane 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.77763&mlon=24.69996#map=17/-27.77763/24.69996) School Hoërskool Hartswater · Phokwane 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.75255&mlon=24.80173#map=17/-27.75255/24.80173) College School of Christ Bible College · Phokwane 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.75206&mlon=24.80788#map=17/-27.75206/24.80788) Police station SAPS Hartswater Police Station · Phokwane 5.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.75376&mlon=24.80526#map=17/-27.75376/24.80526) 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 Phokwane Places mapped inside Phokwane in open map data, by type. - Hospitals9 - Banks10 - ATMs4 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels17 - Shopping malls1 - Schools62 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants15 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics2 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 Frances Baard District - Dikgatlong - Magareng - Sol Plaatjie ## Quick answers - Where is Phokwane?In Frances Baard District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Phokwane?61,190 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Phokwane?About 27 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Phokwane?About 74 people per km² - What borders Phokwane?Greater Taung, Lekwa-Teemane and Magareng - What is there to see in Phokwane?Ganspan Waterfowl Nature Reserve, Women's Memorial - What time zone is Phokwane in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Phokwane?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Phokwane?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Phokwane?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Phokwane?Settlements lie between 1,073 m and 1,159 m - What is the highest point in Phokwane?Woodlands (1,286 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Phokwane?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Phokwane?Hartswater Hospital, about 3.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Phokwane?TymeBank Kiosk Boxer Superstore Hartswater, about 4.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Phokwane?Capitec Bank Hartswater, about 5.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Phokwane?Engen Highway Motors, about 3.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Phokwane?9 mapped - How many banks are in Phokwane?10 mapped - How many ATMs are in Phokwane?4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Phokwane?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Phokwane?ZA3094 (OCHA common operational dataset)