# Namakwa District, Nothern Cape Province – Population

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District · Nothern Cape Province 

# Namakwa District

Namakwa District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **117,087 people** in 2020 on 126,836 km² (about 0.9 per km²). Its main town is Springbok. It is divided into 6 local municipalities. 173 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 420 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 117,087people (2020)
- 126,836km²
- 6local municipalities
- 420mapped services

## How many people live in Namakwa District?

Namakwa District had an estimated **117,087 people** in 2020 — 9.4% of Nothern Cape Province, 48th of 50 districts. There are 948 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nothern Cape Province figure of 997). Spread over 126,836 km², that is about **0.9 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 50 districts.

24.8% of people are children under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 28 across Nothern Cape Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

0–4 ****8,393**

5–9 ****9,972**

10–14 ****10,666**

15–19 ****8,885**

20–24 ****7,099**

25–29 ****7,965**

30–34 ****9,548**

35–39 ****9,554**

40–44 ****8,921**

45–49 ****7,674**

50–54 ****6,445**

55–59 ****5,924**

60–64 ****5,170**

65–69 ****4,664**

70–74 ****2,964**

75–79 ****1,839**

80+ ****1,404**

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 Namakwa District?

Namakwa District lies in [Nothern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 5 other districts: [Cape Winelands District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/cape-winelands/), [Central Karoo District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/central-karoo/), [Pixley ka Seme District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/), [West Coast District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/west-coast/) and [Z F Mgcawu District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/). By area it is the largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 34.0% of [Nothern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/). The centre of Namakwa District is about 965 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 505 km from Kimberley, the main town of Nothern Cape Province. The centre point is at 30.4889° S, 19.9423° E. Local names: DC6 .

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 Namakwa District

OpenStreetMap lists 79 named sights in Namakwa District: 23 nature reserves; 18 attractions; 10 museums; 9 viewpoints; 5 ruins; 4 memorials; 3 waterfalls; 3 monuments; 1 national park; 1 cave; 1 castle or fort; 1 archaeological site.

- Bushman Rock Monument (old nama marker to help them travel) · museum
- Calvinia Museum · museum
- Fred Turner Museum · museum
- Nababeep Museum · museum
- Namakwaland Museum · museum
- Old Nama People Monument (used by the ancient Nama people as a waypoint during their travels) · museum
- Ou Pastorie Museum · museum
- Port Nolloth Museum · museum
- The New Aukwatowa Museum (formerly Port Nolloth Museum) · museum
- Windpump Museum · museum
- Wondergat · archaeological site
- Huis · castle or fort
- De Hoop Rivier · waterfall
- Kum-Kum Waterfall · waterfall
- Nieuwoudtville Waterfall · waterfall
- Hantam National Botanical Garden · national park
- Akkerendam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Areb Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Avontuur Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Brakputs Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Gamsberg Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Goegap Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Grasberg Protected Environment · nature reserve
- Gys Wiese Protected Environment · nature reserve
- Karas Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kokerboom Biological Research Station · nature reserve
- Marietjie van Niekerk Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Nababeep Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Namaqua National Park · nature reserve
- Nieuwoudtville Wild Flower Reserve · nature reserve

…and 49 more.

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: Namakwa District

- 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

- Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington265 km

### Nearest railway station

Commissioner's Pan (Khâi-Ma), about 30 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 07:34, sunset around 17:45).

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.

## Local municipalities of Namakwa District

Local municipality People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Nama Khoi](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/nama-khoi/) 46,479 2.6 17,990 38 145 

[Hantam](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/hantam/) 21,543 0.6 39,085 47 71 

[Karoo Hoogland](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/karoo-hoogland/) 13,974 0.5 30,230 16 68 

[Richtersveld](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/richtersveld/) 13,164 1.4 9,608 32 32 

[Khâi-Ma](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/khai-ma/) 12,713 0.8 15,715 9 42 

[Kamiesberg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/kamiesberg/) 9,214 0.6 14,208 32 62 

Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf); [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).

## Villages and localities in Namakwa District

Open gazetteers list **173 villages, towns and localities** in Namakwa District. The largest with a recorded population: Springbok (10,438), Calvinia (8,146), Nababeep (5,374), Williston (3,368), Pofadder (3,287) and Fraserburg (3,029). Settlements here lie between about 11 m and 1,531 m above sea level (median 824 m).

- Aggeneys
- Alexander Bay
- Amam
- Amandelboom
- Annisfontein
- Auchas
- Bergsig
- Bessiedam
- Bethulie
- Biesies
- Biesiesfontein
- Blaauboskom
- Blesbokhoek
- Bloekomhoogte
- Boomrivier
- Brakputs
- Brandkloof
- Brandvlei
- Brospan
- Buchufontein
- Buffelsrivier
- Bulletrap
- Bulsny
- Calvinia
- Calvinia West
- Carolusberg
- Concordia
- Daberas
- Damskolk
- De Kruis
- De Kruis (1)
- De Kruis (2)
- De Vloere
- Die Hoek
- Doringrivier
- Drifsand
- Eksteenfontein
- Exelsior
- Fonteintjie
- Fraserburg
- Gamoep
- Gannaholte
- Garies
- Gemsbokvlei
- Genoembies
- Goodhouse
- Goop
- Green Island
- Grootberg
- Grootderm
- Grootmis
- Haakdoorn
- Halfpadrivier
- Halfweg
- Helpmekaar
- Henkries Mond
- Holgat
- Hondeklipbaai
- Jakkalsputs
- Jobseputs
- Kaffir Kolk
- Kamassies
- Kamieskroon
- Karkams
- Karoedap
- Kheis
- Khubus
- Klavervlei
- Klein Pella
- Klein-Nourivier
- Kleinsee
- Kleinzee
- Kliphoogte
- Koeris
- Koeskop
- Koiingnaas
- Koingnaas
- Komaggas
- Kompromise
- Kortdoorn
- Kotzeshoop
- Kotzesrus
- Kouefontein
- Kuboes
- Langberg
- Leeukloof
- Lekkersing
- Leliefontein
- Lepelfontein
- Lepelfontein Nedersetting
- Lepelsfontein
- Loeriesfontein
- Louwsrust
- Lupapazi
- Lushof
- Maansrus
- Mantshilibeni
- Matjieskloof
- McDougall's Bay
- Melkrivier
- Middelpos
- Modderfontein
- Nababeep
- Namaroep
- Naries
- Narrap
- Nieuwepos
- Nieuwoudtville
- Nigramoep
- Nourivier
- Ntshatshongo
- Nuwerus (2)
- Oena Mine
- Okiep
- Onseepkans
- Osbak
- O’Grabie West
- Paulshoek
- Pella
- Plaathoek
- Pofadder
- Port Nolloth
- Proteaville
- Rietbergmyn
- Rietkloof
- Rooidam
- Rooifontein
- Rooiwal Suid
- Sabiesies
- Sakrivier
- Sanddrif
- Sanddrift
- Sandfontein
- Sandkoppie Hut
- Sendelingsdrif
- Simonsig
- Skerpioenkolk
- Soebatsfontein
- Somnaas
- Sonderwaterkraal
- Sous
- Speelmanshoek
- Springbok
- Steinkopf
- Stiebeuelvlei
- Stilstaan-en-Afspring
- Stink Puts
- Stofbakkies
- Strandfontein
- Struishoek
- Sutherland
- Swartkop
- Swartoup
- Tweeloop
- Uitkoms
- Uitkyk
- Vaderlandspan
- Veggat
- Vendors Puts
- Verneukpan
- Vioolsdrif
- Visagiesfontein
- Volminksvlei
- Voorspoed
- Vriesklip
- Wallekraal
- Weltevrede
- Wheal Julia
- Wielkolk Laagte
- Williston
- Witkalk
- Wolfberg
- Zwartwater

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 Namakwa District

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

### Water

101 rivers and streams; 4 reservoirs and tanks; 4 lakes; 2 waterfalls.

- Abiekwarivier
- Agterplaas se Loop
- Ankamsrivier
- Annisrivier
- Arkoeprivier
- Augabiesrivier
- Bakrivier
- Banksrivier
- Beeswater Leegte
- Bitterrivier
- Blinkvlei
- Blokwerfrivier
- Bloubosleegte
- Brakrivier
- Brakrivier
- Brakrivier
- Brandrivier
- Carnavon Leegte
- De Hoop se Rivier
- Deurloop
- Diep-en-Deurkloof
- Doringpoortrivier
- Driekopdam
- Drooge

…and 87 more.

### Coast and islands

26 headlands; 9 islands.

- Blougat
- Bruinklip
- Cliff Point
- Geelklip
- Geelklippunt
- Gert Josef
- Gooappunt
- Green Island
- Grootgeut
- Grootpenseiland
- Holgatpunt
- Island Point
- Kammagappunt
- Klipneuseiland
- Krapohleiland
- Langklip
- Long Island
- Long Island
- Martineiland
- Melkbospunt
- North Point
- Platklippunt
- Robeiland
- Sand Island

…and 11 more.

### Hills and mountains

1,388 hills; 558 mountains; 115 mountain passes; 60 valleys; 4 peaks.

- Bontberg · 1,888 m
- Klipkraal se Berg · 1,876 m
- Aasvoëlkrans · 1,849 m
- Swaarweerberg · 1,842 m
- Salpeterkop · 1,823 m
- Dutoitskop · 1,819 m
- Leeukop · 1,818 m
- Gifkop · 1,800 m
- Knoffelshoekburg · 1,792 m
- Langberg · 1,792 m
- Tafelkop · 1,786 m
- Sneeukop · 1,780 m
- Middelkop · 1,778 m
- Klein Leeukop · 1,769 m
- Spitskop · 1,768 m
- Die Geut se Kop · 1,763 m
- Ribbokkop · 1,746 m
- Vaalberg · 1,743 m
- Naaldegraskop · 1,728 m
- Salpeterkop · 1,727 m
- Kakiepunt · 1,723 m
- Javanerskop · 1,720 m
- Ribboksyfer · 1,720 m
- Bobbejaankop · 1,719 m

…and 2,101 more.

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve; 1 park.

- Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
- Tankwa Karoo National Park

### History

2 ruins.

- Murasie Ruin
- Ou Fort

### Estates

1 estate.

- Sak River Estates

### Getting around

28 airfields; 5 airports; 4 railway stations; 2 bridges.

- Aggeneys Airport
- Alexander Bay
- Alexander Bay Airport
- Aubeep Flats
- Brandvlei
- Brandwag
- Buffels River
- Calvinia
- Daberas
- Die Land
- Die Vlei
- Drifsand
- Fraserburg
- Gifvlei
- Grasdrif South
- Halfweg
- Hondeklipbaai
- Johan Conradiebrug
- Klein Pella
- Kleinzee Airport
- Koingnaas Airport
- Kootjieskolk
- Kruidfontein
- Loeriesfontein

…and 15 more.

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 Namakwa District and the best time to visit

In Namakwa District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 162 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (23 mm) and the driest Sep (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to June**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 11 

Feb 25 15 

Mar 23 20 

Apr 19 23 

May 14 17 

Jun 10 14 

Jul 10 13 

Aug 11 10 

Sep 15 5 

Oct 19 10 

Nov 21 9 

Dec 24 15 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Namakwa District

Places mapped inside Namakwa District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals19
- Banks23
- ATMs6
- Petrol pumps32
- Hotels153
- Shopping malls5
- Schools101
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies8
- Restaurants58
- Police stations11
- 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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Namakwa District?In Nothern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Namakwa District?117,087 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Namakwa District?About 33 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Namakwa District?About 0.9 people per km²
- What borders Namakwa District?Cape Winelands District, Central Karoo District, Pixley ka Seme District, West Coast District and Z F Mgcawu District
- What is there to see in Namakwa District?Abrahamsknie Waterhole, Akkerendam Nature Reserve, Areb Nature Reserve, Avontuur Nature Reserve
- What time zone is Namakwa District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Namakwa District?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Namakwa District?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Namakwa District?173 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Namakwa District?Settlements lie between 11 m and 1,531 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Namakwa District?4 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Namakwa District?Bontberg (1,888 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Namakwa District?August to June
- How many hospitals are in Namakwa District?19 mapped
- How many banks are in Namakwa District?23 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Namakwa District?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Namakwa District?32 mapped
- What is the P-code of Namakwa District?ZA306 (OCHA common operational dataset)