# Ga-Segonyana Municipality, John Taolo Gaetsewe District > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/john-taolo-gaetsewe/ga-segonyana/ Local municipality · John Taolo Gaetsewe District # Ga-Segonyana Ga-Segonyana is a local municipality of South Africa in John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **113,981 people** in 2020 on 4,495 km² (about 25 per km²). 49 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 256 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 113,981people (2020) - 4,495km² - 256mapped services - 1,300 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Ga-Segonyana? Ga-Segonyana had an estimated **113,981 people** in 2020 — 44.1% of John Taolo Gaetsewe District, 93rd of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,062 women for every 1,000 men (above the John Taolo Gaetsewe District figure of 1,017). Spread over 4,495 km², that is about **25 people per km²**, 111th of 190 local municipalities. 31.7% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 26 across John Taolo Gaetsewe District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people. 0–4 ****11,806** 5–9 ****12,376** 10–14 ****11,903** 15–19 ****10,195** 20–24 ****8,518** 25–29 ****9,298** 30–34 ****11,057** 35–39 ****9,111** 40–44 ****6,813** 45–49 ****5,471** 50–54 ****4,629** 55–59 ****4,000** 60–64 ****3,175** 65–69 ****2,377** 70–74 ****1,487** 75–79 ****1,035** 80+ ****730** 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 Ga-Segonyana? Ga-Segonyana lies in [John Taolo Gaetsewe District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/john-taolo-gaetsewe/), [Nothern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other local municipalities: [Dikgatlong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/dikgatlong/), [Gamagara](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/john-taolo-gaetsewe/gamagara/), [Greater Taung](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-ruth-segomotsi-mompati/greater-taung/), [Joe Morolong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/john-taolo-gaetsewe/joe-morolong/), [Kgatelopele](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/kgatelopele/) and [Tsantsabane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/tsantsabane/). By area it is the 88th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 16.5% of [John Taolo Gaetsewe District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/john-taolo-gaetsewe/). The centre of Ga-Segonyana is about 506 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 12 km from Kuruman, the main town of John Taolo Gaetsewe District. The centre point is at 27.5493° S, 23.5132° E. Local names: NC452 . 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 Ga-Segonyana OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ga-Segonyana: 1 attraction; 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve. - Billy Duvenhage Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Hide · viewpoint - Wonderwerk Cave · 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: Ga-Segonyana - 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 - Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen52 km - Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley186 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:25) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:13, sunset around 17:38). 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 Ga-Segonyana Open gazetteers list **49 villages, towns and localities** in Ga-Segonyana. The largest with a recorded population: Kuruman (9,093). Settlements here lie between about 1,138 m and 1,552 m above sea level (median 1,300 m). - Bankhara Bodulong - Batlharo - Batlharos - Bolelakgapu - Bretby - Ditshoswaneng - Ga-Lotolo - Ga-Mopedi - Ga-Mothibi - Ga-Motlhware - Ga-Motsamai - Ga-Ntatelang - Ga-Sebolao - Ga-Sehubane - Ga-Tlhose - Gamollo - Gariele - Geelboom - Grasrug - Khibes Village - Khosis - Khudutlou - Klein-Koning - Koning - Kuruman - Lophalaphala - Lothakane - Lotlhakeng - Magobe - Maheane - Mamoratwe - Mapoteng - Maropeng - Marotobolo - Matuye - Mokalamosesane - Morotowontshe - Mothibistad - Museva - Ntsweng - Piet se Bos - Rensville - Rietgat - Savannah Small Holdings - Sedibeng - Seoding - Sweethome - Thamoyantshe - West Derby 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 Ga-Segonyana Named natural and historic features inside Ga-Segonyana, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 10 hills; 3 mountains. - Gakarosa · 1,856 m - Chee · 1,547 m - Khawkop · 1,542 m - Rondom · 1,521 m - Dimoteng · 1,515 m - Ga-Tlhose · 1,505 m - Maneering · 1,495 m - Kurumankop · 1,492 m - Phakane · 1,413 m - Oogkop · 1,406 m - Gryskop · 1,393 m - Phakane · 1,341 m - Ga-Mopedi · 1,186 m ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Johan Pienaar Airport - Kuruman 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 Ga-Segonyana and the best time to visit Using the climate of John Taolo Gaetsewe District, the warmest month is Jan (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 352 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (60 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 28 60 Feb 27 55 Mar 25 45 Apr 20 52 May 16 10 Jun 12 7 Jul 12 2 Aug 14 2 Sep 19 6 Oct 23 27 Nov 25 33 Dec 27 53 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ga-Segonyana Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Kuruman Hospital · Ga-Segonyana 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.45975&mlon=23.44254#map=17/-27.45975/23.44254) Bank ABSA · Ga-Segonyana 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.47363&mlon=23.43291#map=17/-27.47363/23.43291) ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Ga-Segonyana 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.47087&mlon=23.43448#map=17/-27.47087/23.43448) Petrol pump Engen · Ga-Segonyana 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.46246&mlon=23.43849#map=17/-27.46246/23.43849) Hotel Shomatobe Lodge · Ga-Segonyana 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.47845&mlon=23.44048#map=17/-27.47845/23.44048) Mall Ruben Crazy Corner · Ga-Segonyana 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.45292&mlon=23.46264#map=17/-27.45292/23.46264) School Emmanuel Day Care Centre (Dissability) · Ga-Segonyana 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.45397&mlon=23.46515#map=17/-27.45397/23.46515) Police station S.A.P.S. Wrenchville · Ga-Segonyana 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.45284&mlon=23.46431#map=17/-27.45284/23.46431) 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 Ga-Segonyana Places mapped inside Ga-Segonyana in open map data, by type. - Hospitals11 - Banks16 - ATMs9 - Petrol pumps16 - Hotels26 - Shopping malls8 - Schools115 - Pharmacies8 - Restaurants42 - Police stations5 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 John Taolo Gaetsewe District - Gamagara - Joe Morolong ## Quick answers - Where is Ga-Segonyana?In John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Ga-Segonyana?113,981 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Ga-Segonyana?About 26 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Ga-Segonyana?About 25 people per km² - What borders Ga-Segonyana?Dikgatlong, Gamagara, Greater Taung, Joe Morolong, Kgatelopele and Tsantsabane - What is there to see in Ga-Segonyana?Billy Duvenhage Nature Reserve, Hide, Wonderwerk Cave - What time zone is Ga-Segonyana in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Ga-Segonyana?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Ga-Segonyana?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ga-Segonyana?49 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ga-Segonyana?Settlements lie between 1,138 m and 1,552 m - What is the highest point in Ga-Segonyana?Gakarosa (1,856 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ga-Segonyana?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Ga-Segonyana?Kuruman Hospital, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ga-Segonyana?ABSA, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Ga-Segonyana?Capitec Bank ATM, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ga-Segonyana?Engen, about 12 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Ga-Segonyana?11 mapped - How many banks are in Ga-Segonyana?16 mapped - How many ATMs are in Ga-Segonyana?9 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ga-Segonyana?16 mapped - What is the P-code of Ga-Segonyana?ZA3452 (OCHA common operational dataset)