District · Nothern Cape Province
# Pixley ka Seme District

Pixley ka Seme District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated 196,331 people in 2020 on 103,411 km² (about 1.9 per km²). Its main town is De Aar. It is divided into 8 local municipalities. 221 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 584 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 196,331 people (2020)
- 103,411 km²
- 8 local municipalities
- 584 mapped services

## How many people live in Pixley ka Seme District?

Pixley ka Seme District had an estimated 196,331 people in 2020 — 15.7% of Nothern Cape Province, 47th of 50 districts. There are 995 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nothern Cape Province figure of 997). Spread over 103,411 km², that is about 1.9 people per km², 49th of 50 districts.

30.6% of people are children under 15 and 7.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Nothern Cape Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.
- 0–4 18,307
- 5–9 21,274
- 10–14 20,511
- 15–19 15,814
- 20–24 13,048
- 25–29 14,203
- 30–34 16,120
- 35–39 14,396
- 40–44 12,791
- 45–49 10,744
- 50–54 9,271
- 55–59 8,524
- 60–64 7,449
- 65–69 5,944
- 70–74 3,790
- 75–79 2,446
- 80+ 1,699

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

## Where is Pixley ka Seme District?

Pixley ka Seme District lies in Nothern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 8 other districts: Cacadu District, Central Karoo District, Chris Hani District, Frances Baard District, Joe Gqabi District, Namakwa District, Xhariep District and Z F Mgcawu District. By area it is the 2nd largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 27.7% of Nothern Cape Province. The centre of Pixley ka Seme District is about 708 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 234 km from Kimberley, the main town of Nothern Cape Province. The centre point is at 30.2109° S, 23.0401° E. Local names: DC7.

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

## Things to see in and around Pixley ka Seme District

OpenStreetMap lists 48 named sights in Pixley ka Seme District: 14 nature reserves; 10 monuments; 8 museums; 6 attractions; 6 memorials; 2 viewpoints; 1 beach; 1 gallery.
- Aardskip Lewendigemuseum · museum
- Colesberg Kemper Museum · museum
- De Zaal · museum
- Noupoort Local Museum · museum
- Orania Kultuurhistoriese Museum · museum
- Richmond Horse Museum · museum
- Verwoerdhuis · museum
- Victoria West Museum · museum
- De Zilverstroom Protected Environment · nature reserve
- Die Bos Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Doornkloof Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Dr Appie van Heerden Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Glen Lyon Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Glen Lyon Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Hanover Aardvark · nature reserve
- Klaarwater Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Meerkat National Park · nature reserve
- Mokala National Park · nature reserve
- Prieskakoppie Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Rolfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Rolfontein Provincial Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Witsand Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Sandbaai · beach
- Rhino toilet · viewpoint
- View Grootwater · viewpoint
- Corbelled House · attraction
- Glacial Pavements · attraction
- Grootbek Fishing Spot · attraction
- Lilydale Hide / Lookout point · attraction
- Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Lighting · attraction

…and 18 more.

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: Pixley ka Seme District
- 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
- Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley 229 km
- Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington 265 km

### Nearest railway station

Sodium (Emthanjeni), about 9.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 05:20) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 07:21, sunset around 17:34).

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.

## Local municipalities of Pixley ka Seme District
| Local municipality | People | per km² | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Emthanjeni | 46,543 | 3.5 | 13,472 | 16 | 122 |
| Siyancuma | 33,447 | 2.0 | 16,753 | 41 | 61 |
| Umsobomvu | 31,564 | 4.6 | 6,813 | 7 | 130 |
| Siyathemba | 23,493 | 1.6 | 14,727 | 58 | 45 |
| Ubuntu | 19,723 | 1.0 | 20,393 | 8 | 86 |
| Thembelihle | 15,995 | 2.0 | 8,023 | 16 | 80 |
| Kareeberg | 13,262 | 0.7 | 17,701 | 72 | 36 |
| Renosterberg | 12,304 | 2.2 | 5,529 | 6 | 24 |

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Villages and localities in Pixley ka Seme District

Open gazetteers list 221 villages, towns and localities in Pixley ka Seme District. The largest with a recorded population: De Aar (32,318), Colesberg (12,423), Prieska (11,236), Victoria West (8,254), Carnarvon (5,785) and Oakglen (5,504). Settlements here lie between about 870 m and 1,496 m above sea level (median 1,055 m).
- Annashoop
- Asbosbam
- Badenhorstdam
- Beesdam
- Bergsig
- Bergsputte
- Blaauwkrantz
- Blinkklip
- Bloupoort (2)
- Blouvlei
- Boegoeberg
- Bonfoi
- Bonteheuwel
- Boorwater
- Bossjesdam
- Britstown
- Brosdoring
- Bucklands
- Bucklegraf
- Campbell
- Carnarvon
- Colesberg
- Copperton
- Dagboetie
- Damplaats
- De Aar
- De Bruynsrus
- De Hoek
- Deelfontein
- Deelpan
- Deetlefsville
- Delvitle
- Die Bult
- Dorpshoewes
- Douglas
- Draghoender
- Driedoring
- Driehoek
- Drieweeksleegte
- Droogeboom
- Duikersdal
- Eierdopput
- Eirdopput
- Elim
- Eureka
- Farview
- Gannapoortjie
- Geelbeksdam (1)
- Geelbeksdam (2)
- Geelbospan
- Genadedal
- Glen Allen
- Goodluck
- Grasbult
- Graspan
- Grassmoor
- Griekwastad
- Groendal
- Groot Witberg
- Hanover
- Hanover Road
- Happy Valley
- Helpmekaar
- Heuningneskloof
- Hex River
- Higgs’ Hope
- Hondepan
- Hopetown
- Hoëveld
- Hutchinson
- Inkbos
- Irene
- Kaffirskloof
- Kalkdam
- Kameelboom
- Kareeboomcyfer
- Kareenville
- Karnmelkkolk
- Karoosig
- Karringmelkskolk
- Keurtjieskloof
- Kielder (1)
- Kielder (2)
- Klein Gelukpan (1)
- Klein Gelukpan (2)
- Klein Springbokoog
- Klein Witberg
- Kleinberg
- Kleingeluk
- Kleinplaas
- Kleinvlei
- Klerkshoop
- Koedoeskloof
- Koegasbrug
- Kommetjiesdam
- Koodoosbergdrift Store
- Kraankuil
- Kurland
- Kuyasa
- Kwaggakolk
- Kwazamuxolo
- Leeuwenhof
- Limewell
- Louisville
- Louretha
- Lovedale
- Lowryville
- Loxton
- Maltrap
- Mandela Square
- Marlo
- Marydale
- Matsap
- Melkstort
- Meltonwold
- Merriman
- Merwelaagte
- Michville
- Middel
- Middel Koegas
- Middelfontein
- Middelfourieskolk
- Mooipan
- Mountain View
- Môreson
- New Bright
- Newlands
- Niekerkshoop
- Nietemin
- Nonzwakazi
- Norvalspont
- Noupoort
- Nuwebegin
- Nuwedam
- Nuwevlei
- Nywerheidsgebied
- Oakglen
- Olie Rivier
- Onverwags
- Orania
- Orania-Oos
- Orania-Plato
- Orania-Wes
- Pappa Raas
- Pelindaba
- Petersus
- Petrusville
- Phelindaba
- Philipstown
- Pierings
- Plaatjiesdam
- Platdam
- Platsambok
- Plooysburg
- Poljaspoort
- Poortjie
- Potfontein
- Prieska
- Rantsig
- Request
- Richmond
- Ridgewater
- Rietkloof
- Rivierplaas
- Rooidam
- Rooikoppies
- Rooipan
- Rooitop
- Rosedale
- Ruimte
- Saaipoort
- Saalspan
- Salsola
- Schmidtsdrif
- Seekoebaard Annex
- Seekoebaard Number Two
- Seekoeibaardsnek
- Skietfontein
- Smits Kraal
- Solheim
- Soutputs
- Spesbona
- Stillerus
- Stilverwag
- Stinkbrak
- Strydenburg
- Stuurmanspoort
- Subridge
- Sukses
- Sunrise
- Swartbaadjie
- Swartbaken
- Swartkopspan
- Teebus
- Thembinkosi
- Tierputs
- Toekoms
- Uitkoms
- Uitvlug
- Vaalpunt
- Van Wyksvlei
- Van Wyksvlei Settlements
- Vanderkloof
- Veepos (1)
- Veepos (2)
- Vermeulensput
- Victoria West
- Vleiplaas
- Vliegpan
- Volop
- Vosburg
- Vredelus
- Waterval
- Westerberg
- Wilput
- Witdam
- Witfontein
- Witput
- Zandvlei
- Zirkie
- vaalput

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Pixley ka Seme District

Named natural and historic features inside Pixley ka Seme District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

23 rivers and streams; 17 lakes; 7 reservoirs and tanks.
- Aspelingdam
- Bakoondpan
- Beukespruit
- Blouboskuil
- Boegoebergdam
- Boesmanspan
- Brakdam
- Brakrivier
- Colesbergspruit
- Die Bronpan
- Doringbultpan
- Driekopspan
- Eierpan
- Elandsrivier
- Gansgatspruit
- Gansvlei
- Holpan
- Hondeblafrivier
- Houwaterdam
- Kalkgatleegte
- Kareekloof
- Klipkolkleegte
- Klippiespan
- Kriegerspoortdam

…and 23 more.

### Hills and mountains

1,097 hills; 191 mountains; 49 mountain passes; 23 valleys; 2 peaks.
- Oppermanskop · 2,048 m
- Rooikop · 2,028 m
- Joselshoek · 2,018 m
- Rooiklip · 2,005 m
- Kranskop · 1,997 m
- Meiringsberg · 1,973 m
- Groot-Tafelberg · 1,952 m
- Bulberg · 1,933 m
- Bakenskop · 1,924 m
- Jantjieskop · 1,906 m
- Kranskop · 1,906 m
- Platberg · 1,900 m
- Muishoekberg · 1,894 m
- Middelberg · 1,881 m
- Kikvorsberg · 1,877 m
- Klein-Tafelberg · 1,869 m
- Carlton Hill · 1,860 m
- Sydney se Kop · 1,853 m
- Rooiberg · 1,851 m
- Rooiberg · 1,849 m
- Bosberg · 1,844 m
- Perdeberg · 1,830 m
- Langberg · 1,811 m
- Gys Roosberg · 1,800 m

…and 1,338 more.

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.
- The Koppie Nature Reserve

### History

2 ruins.
- Alicedale
- Drieling

### Estates

1 estate.
- Schanskraal Private Estate Reception

### Getting around

42 railway stations; 26 airfields; 2 airports.
- Agtertang
- Alkantpan
- Arundel
- Belmont
- Biesiespoort
- Brakkies
- Brakpoort
- Britstown
- Britstown
- Britsville
- Bultfontein
- Burgervilleweg
- Carnarvon Airport
- Colesberg
- De Aar
- De Aar
- De Klerk
- Deelfontein
- Die Put
- Douglas
- Douglas
- Douglas Southeast
- Draghoender
- Driefontein

…and 46 more.

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 Pixley ka Seme District and the best time to visit

In Pixley ka Seme District, the warmest month is Jan (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 255 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (40 mm) and the driest Jul (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are August to May.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 27 | 38 |
| Feb | 26 | 40 |
| Mar | 24 | 39 |
| Apr | 19 | 32 |
| May | 14 | 17 |
| Jun | 10 | 10 |
| Jul | 10 | 4 |
| Aug | 12 | 6 |
| Sep | 16 | 9 |
| Oct | 21 | 16 |
| Nov | 23 | 19 |
| Dec | 26 | 26 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Pixley ka Seme District

Places mapped inside Pixley ka Seme District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 20
- Banks 32
- ATMs 4
- Petrol pumps 42
- Hotels 202
- Shopping malls 6
- Schools 160
- Colleges and universities 5
- Cinemas 2
- Pharmacies 16
- Restaurants 78
- Police stations 15
- Dental clinics 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.

## Quick answers
- Where is Pixley ka Seme District? In Nothern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Pixley ka Seme District? 196,331 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pixley ka Seme District? About 28 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pixley ka Seme District? About 1.9 people per km²
- What borders Pixley ka Seme District? Cacadu District, Central Karoo District, Chris Hani District, Frances Baard District, Joe Gqabi District, Namakwa District, Xhariep District and Z F Mgcawu District
- What is there to see in Pixley ka Seme District? Aardskip Lewendigemuseum, Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900, Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900, Battle of Belmont Memorial
- What time zone is Pixley ka Seme District in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Pixley ka Seme District? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Pixley ka Seme District? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pixley ka Seme District? 221 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pixley ka Seme District? Settlements lie between 870 m and 1,496 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Pixley ka Seme District? 7 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Pixley ka Seme District? Oppermanskop (2,048 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pixley ka Seme District? August to May
- How many hospitals are in Pixley ka Seme District? 20 mapped
- How many banks are in Pixley ka Seme District? 32 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Pixley ka Seme District? 4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pixley ka Seme District? 42 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pixley ka Seme District? ZA307 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 103,411.4 km²
- P-code: ZA307
- Province: Nothern Cape Province
- Main town: De Aar

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