Local municipality · Namakwa District # Hantam Hantam is a local municipality of South Africa in Namakwa District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated 21,543 people in 2020 on 39,085 km² (about 0.6 per km²). 47 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 71 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 21,543 people (2020) - 39,085 km² - 71 mapped services - 910 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Hantam? Hantam had an estimated 21,543 people in 2020 — 18.4% of Namakwa District, 178th of 190 local municipalities. There are 958 women for every 1,000 men (above the Namakwa District figure of 948). Spread over 39,085 km², that is about 0.6 people per km², 189th of 190 local municipalities. 26.5% of people are children under 15 and 9.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 33 across Namakwa District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. - 0–4 1,657 - 5–9 1,980 - 10–14 2,068 - 15–19 1,647 - 20–24 1,285 - 25–29 1,382 - 30–34 1,471 - 35–39 1,640 - 40–44 1,585 - 45–49 1,442 - 50–54 1,239 - 55–59 1,115 - 60–64 987 - 65–69 844 - 70–74 563 - 75–79 346 - 80+ 292 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Hantam? Hantam lies in Namakwa District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 9 other local municipalities: Cederberg, Kai Garib, Kamiesberg, Kareeberg, Karoo Hoogland, Kheis, Khâi-Ma, Matzikama and Witzenberg. By area it is the 2nd largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 30.8% of Namakwa District. The centre of Hantam is about 1,026 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 236 km from Springbok, the main town of Namakwa District. The centre point is at 31.1362° S, 19.6631° E. Local names: NC065. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Hantam OpenStreetMap lists 25 named sights in Hantam: 7 viewpoints; 7 nature reserves; 3 attractions; 3 museums; 2 waterfalls; 1 memorial; 1 monument; 1 national park. - Calvinia Museum · museum - Fred Turner Museum · museum - Windpump Museum · museum - De Hoop Rivier · waterfall - Nieuwoudtville Waterfall · waterfall - Hantam National Botanical Garden · national park - Akkerendam Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Avontuur Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Grasberg Protected Environment · nature reserve - Nieuwoudtville Wild Flower Reserve · nature reserve - Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Papkuilsfontein Protected Environment · nature reserve - Tankwa-Karoo National Park · nature reserve - Abrahamsknie Waterhole · viewpoint - Elandsberg Viewpoint · viewpoint - Knersvlakte Viewpoint · viewpoint - Papkuilsfontein Waterfall · viewpoint - Papkuilsfontein Waterfall · viewpoint - Papkuilsfontein gorge · viewpoint - Sunset Point · viewpoint - Blomposbus Flower Postbox · attraction - Calvinia Steam Locomotive · attraction - The Mighty Bench · attraction - Cairn · memorial - Gedenksteen · monument 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: Hantam - 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 railway station Calvinia Station (Hantam), about 38 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:37, sunset around 17:45). 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 Hantam Open gazetteers list 47 villages, towns and localities in Hantam. The largest with a recorded population: Calvinia (8,146) and Brandvlei (2,859). Settlements here lie between about 407 m and 994 m above sea level (median 910 m). - Bessiedam - Blaauboskom - Bloekomhoogte - Boomrivier - Brakputs - Brandvlei - Brospan - Bulsny - Calvinia - Calvinia West - Damskolk - De Kruis (1) - De Kruis (2) - De Vloere - Die Hoek - Gannaholte - Haakdoorn - Halfpadrivier - Halfweg - Helpmekaar - Jobseputs - Klavervlei - Loeriesfontein - Louwsrust - Lushof - Maansrus - Middelpos - Nieuwepos - Nieuwoudtville - Nuwerus (2) - O’Grabie West - Proteaville - Sakrivier - Sandkoppie Hut - Skerpioenkolk - Sonderwaterkraal - Sous - Stiebeuelvlei - Stilstaan-en-Afspring - Stink Puts - Swartkop - Uitkyk - Vaderlandspan - Vendors Puts - Verneukpan - Voorspoed - Witkalk Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Hantam Named natural and historic features inside Hantam, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 22 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 3 lakes; 1 waterfall. - Blinkvlei - Brakrivier - Carnavon Leegte - De Hoop se Rivier - Driekopdam - Drooge Kloof - Elandsoog - Fish - Groot-Dassiestraatleegte - Grootrivier - Grootvlei - Hantamsrivier - Kamdanierivier - Kapgats - Klein Doring - Kransgatrivier - Krom - Lasvlei - Matjiesfonteinrivier - Matjiesrivier - Moutonsfontein Leegte - Nieuwoudtville Falls - Ongeluks - Ou-Kootjieskolkdam …and 5 more. ### Hills and mountains 365 hills; 152 mountains; 17 mountain passes; 10 valleys; 3 peaks. - Alwynsberg · 1,652 m - Hantamspiek · 1,641 m - Aapberg · 1,631 m - Perdekop · 1,625 m - Punt · 1,618 m - Die Soom · 1,610 m - Aalwynkop · 1,601 m - Rebunieberg · 1,584 m - Grootberg · 1,573 m - Voetpadskloof · 1,570 m - Ystervarkkop · 1,558 m - Grootberg · 1,554 m - Zoekop · 1,552 m - Kelderberg · 1,547 m - Bontberg · 1,530 m - Onderplaas se Berg · 1,530 m - Rooiberg · 1,523 m - Vlakhoeksberg · 1,522 m - Bakenskop · 1,521 m - Agterberg · 1,518 m - Elandsoog se Berg · 1,517 m - Lammerkop · 1,510 m - Soldersberg · 1,509 m - Middelpunt · 1,508 m …and 523 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Tankwa Karoo National Park ### History 2 ruins. - Murasie Ruin - Ou Fort ### Getting around 10 airfields; 2 railway stations. - Brandvlei - Brandwag - Calvinia - Die Vlei - Gifvlei - Halfweg - Kootjieskolk - Loeriesfontein - Loeriesfontein North - Nieuwoudtville - Rooivlak - Sakrivier 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 Hantam and the best time to visit Using the climate of 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Hantam | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Loeriesfontein Community Health Centre · Hantam | 30 km | Map | | Bank | Standard Bank · Hantam | 29 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Loeriesfontein Central Traders · Hantam | 29 km | Map | | Hotel | Loeriesfontein Windpomp Gastehuis · Hantam | 29 km | Map | | School | Loerievinkie Creche · Hantam | 29 km | Map | | Police station | Calvinia Police Station · Hantam | 39 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 Hantam Places mapped inside Hantam in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 2 - Banks 4 - Petrol pumps 9 - Hotels 26 - Schools 18 - Colleges and universities 1 - Pharmacies 3 - Restaurants 6 - 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 Namakwa District - Kamiesberg - Karoo Hoogland - Khâi-Ma - Nama Khoi - Richtersveld ## Quick answers - Where is Hantam? In Namakwa District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Hantam? 21,543 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Hantam? About 33 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Hantam? About 0.6 people per km² - What borders Hantam? Cederberg, Kai Garib, Kamiesberg, Kareeberg, Karoo Hoogland, Kheis, Khâi-Ma, Matzikama and Witzenberg - What is there to see in Hantam? Abrahamsknie Waterhole, Akkerendam Nature Reserve, Avontuur Nature Reserve, Blomposbus Flower Postbox - What time zone is Hantam in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Hantam? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Hantam? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Hantam? 47 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Hantam? Settlements lie between 407 m and 994 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Hantam? 3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Hantam? Alwynsberg (1,652 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Hantam? August to June - Where is the nearest hospital to Hantam? Loeriesfontein Community Health Centre, about 30 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Hantam? Standard Bank, about 29 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hantam? Loeriesfontein Central Traders, about 29 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Hantam? 2 mapped - How many banks are in Hantam? 4 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Hantam? 9 mapped - What is the P-code of Hantam? ZA3065 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 39,084.7 km² - P-code: ZA3065 - District: Namakwa District - Main town: Calvinia --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/hantam/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.