Local municipality · Namakwa District
# Nama Khoi

Nama Khoi is a local municipality of South Africa in Namakwa District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated 46,479 people in 2020 on 17,990 km² (about 2.6 per km²). 38 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 145 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 46,479 people (2020)
- 17,990 km²
- 145 mapped services
- 714 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Nama Khoi?

Nama Khoi had an estimated 46,479 people in 2020 — 39.7% of Namakwa District, 153rd of 190 local municipalities. There are 988 women for every 1,000 men (above the Namakwa District figure of 948). Spread over 17,990 km², that is about 2.6 people per km², 174th of 190 local municipalities.

23.9% 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 50 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,158
- 5–9 3,773
- 10–14 4,180
- 15–19 3,800
- 20–24 2,811
- 25–29 3,037
- 30–34 3,910
- 35–39 3,740
- 40–44 3,513
- 45–49 2,930
- 50–54 2,581
- 55–59 2,464
- 60–64 2,157
- 65–69 1,887
- 70–74 1,261
- 75–79 757
- 80+ 520

Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Nama Khoi?

Nama Khoi lies in Namakwa District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 3 other local municipalities: Kamiesberg, Khâi-Ma and Richtersveld. By area it is the 11th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 14.2% of Namakwa District. The centre of Nama Khoi is about 1,073 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 37 km from Springbok, the main town of Namakwa District. The centre point is at 29.3905° S, 18.1020° E. Local names: NC062.

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Nama Khoi

OpenStreetMap lists 27 named sights in Nama Khoi: 10 nature reserves; 8 attractions; 3 memorials; 2 ruins; 2 museums; 1 castle or fort; 1 monument.
- Nababeep Museum · museum
- Namakwaland Museum · museum
- Huis · castle or fort
- Areb Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Brakputs Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Goegap Nature Reserve · 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
- Pleroma Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Rooiklippies Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Smorgenskadu Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Clara Steam Engine · attraction
- Halfmens · attraction
- Monument Koppie · attraction
- Orbicule Hill · attraction
- Rock Towers Made By Tourists (Do Not Add To This Unnatural Landform) · attraction
- San Pyroglyphes · attraction
- Simon van der Stel Copper Mine · attraction
- Spektakel Pass · attraction
- Die Klipkoppie · monument
- Kinderlê · memorial
- Ou Kruithuis · ruins
- Ou Tronk · ruins
- Springbok Gedenkmuur · memorial
- Van Wyk Family Memorial · memorial

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: Nama Khoi
- 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
- Oranjemund Airport (OMD) · Oranjemund 184 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 07:39, sunset around 17:55).

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 Nama Khoi

Open gazetteers list 38 villages, towns and localities in Nama Khoi. The largest with a recorded population: Springbok (10,438) and Nababeep (5,374). Settlements here lie between about 30 m and 1,049 m above sea level (median 714 m).
- Amam
- Bergsig
- Biesies
- Brandkloof
- Buffelsrivier
- Bulletrap
- Carolusberg
- Concordia
- Fonteintjie
- Gamoep
- Goodhouse
- Goop
- Grootmis
- Henkries Mond
- Kleinsee
- Kleinzee
- Koeris
- Komaggas
- Kotzeshoop
- Matjieskloof
- Melkrivier
- Nababeep
- Narrap
- Nigramoep
- Okiep
- Plaathoek
- Rietbergmyn
- Rooiwal Suid
- Simonsig
- Springbok
- Steinkopf
- Swartkop
- Tweeloop
- Uitkoms
- Veggat
- Vioolsdrif
- Vriesklip
- Wheal Julia

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Nama Khoi

Named natural and historic features inside Nama Khoi, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

8 rivers and streams.
- Koa Valley River
- Kosiesrivier
- Koubankrivier
- Kowieprivier
- Kristalrivier
- Matjiesrivier
- Viools River
- Wolwepoortrivier

### Coast and islands

3 headlands.
- Melkbospunt
- Robeiland
- Witstrandjie

### Hills and mountains

193 hills; 82 mountains; 19 mountain passes; 6 valleys.
- Carolusberg · 1,330 m
- Lewerberg · 1,329 m
- Voëlklip se Berg · 1,292 m
- Rietberg · 1,289 m
- T’Koeriesberge · 1,245 m
- Witsand se Berg · 1,231 m
- Kouberg · 1,222 m
- Rushoek · 1,219 m
- Voorkopklipberg · 1,216 m
- Rooiberg · 1,200 m
- Rooipoort · 1,196 m
- Bakenkop · 1,192 m
- Haaslipkop · 1,188 m
- Vriesklip · 1,186 m
- Grootkou se Kop · 1,171 m
- Vioolskraalberg · 1,165 m
- Kouboomberg · 1,155 m
- Rooiberg · 1,153 m
- Swarthoek · 1,153 m
- Areb se Berg · 1,149 m
- Karasberg · 1,145 m
- Rooiberg · 1,145 m
- Kabinaberg · 1,141 m
- Môreskadu se Berg · 1,141 m

…and 276 more.

### Getting around

5 airfields; 1 airport.
- Buffels River
- Kleinzee Airport
- Nababiep
- Springbok
- Springbok Airport
- Steinkopf

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 Nama Khoi 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 Nama Khoi
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Springbok Hospital · Nama Khoi | 37 km | Map |
| Bank | Nedbank · Nama Khoi | 37 km | Map |
| ATM | Capitec Bank ATM · Nama Khoi | 35 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Astron Energy · Nama Khoi | 31 km | Map |
| Hotel | Appolis cottage · Nama Khoi | 20 km | Map |
| Mall | Springbok Plaza · Nama Khoi | 37 km | Map |
| School | Alpha Kleuterskool En Dagsorg · Nama Khoi | 22 km | Map |
| College | NCR TVET College Namaqualand Campus · Nama Khoi | 32 km | Map |
| Police station | Saps Springbok Police Station · Nama Khoi | 37 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 Nama Khoi

Places mapped inside Nama Khoi in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 5
- Banks 12
- ATMs 4
- Petrol pumps 10
- Hotels 47
- Shopping malls 4
- Schools 30
- Colleges and universities 1
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 23
- Police stations 5
- Dental clinics 1

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
- Hantam
- Kamiesberg
- Karoo Hoogland
- Khâi-Ma
- Richtersveld

## Quick answers
- Where is Nama Khoi? In Namakwa District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Nama Khoi? 46,479 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Nama Khoi? About 33 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Nama Khoi? About 2.6 people per km²
- What borders Nama Khoi? Kamiesberg, Khâi-Ma and Richtersveld
- What is there to see in Nama Khoi? Areb Nature Reserve, Brakputs Nature Reserve, Clara Steam Engine, Die Klipkoppie
- What time zone is Nama Khoi in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Nama Khoi? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Nama Khoi? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Nama Khoi? 38 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Nama Khoi? Settlements lie between 30 m and 1,049 m
- What is the highest point in Nama Khoi? Carolusberg (1,330 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Nama Khoi? August to June
- Where is the nearest hospital to Nama Khoi? Springbok Hospital, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Nama Khoi? Nedbank, about 37 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Nama Khoi? Capitec Bank ATM, about 35 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nama Khoi? Astron Energy, about 31 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Nama Khoi? 5 mapped
- How many banks are in Nama Khoi? 12 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Nama Khoi? 4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Nama Khoi? 10 mapped
- What is the P-code of Nama Khoi? ZA3062 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 17,990.4 km²
- P-code: ZA3062
- District: Namakwa District
- Main town: Springbok

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/nama-khoi/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.