# Kareeberg Municipality, Pixley ka Seme District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/kareeberg/ Local municipality · Pixley ka Seme District # Kareeberg Kareeberg is a local municipality of South Africa in Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **13,262 people** in 2020 on 17,701 km² (about 0.7 per km²). 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 13,262people (2020) - 17,701km² - 36mapped services - 1,046 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Kareeberg? Kareeberg had an estimated **13,262 people** in 2020 — 6.8% of Pixley ka Seme District, 185th of 190 local municipalities. There are 985 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pixley ka Seme District figure of 995). Spread over 17,701 km², that is about **0.7 people per km²**, 187th of 190 local municipalities. 28.3% of people are children under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 28 across Pixley ka Seme District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,193** 5–9 ****1,281** 10–14 ****1,277** 15–19 ****971** 20–24 ****841** 25–29 ****836** 30–34 ****819** 35–39 ****1,020** 40–44 ****935** 45–49 ****813** 50–54 ****709** 55–59 ****687** 60–64 ****649** 65–69 ****519** 70–74 ****305** 75–79 ****229** 80+ ****178** 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 Kareeberg? Kareeberg lies in [Pixley ka Seme District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/), [Nothern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other local municipalities: [Emthanjeni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/emthanjeni/), [Hantam](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/hantam/), [Karoo Hoogland](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/karoo-hoogland/), [Kheis](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/kheis/), [Siyathemba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyathemba/) and [Ubuntu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/ubuntu/). By area it is the 12th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 17.1% of [Pixley ka Seme District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/). The centre of Kareeberg is about 798 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 174 km from De Aar, the main town of Pixley ka Seme District. The centre point is at 30.6096° S, 22.1918° E. Local names: NC074 . 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 Kareeberg OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Kareeberg: 2 nature reserves; 1 attraction; 1 museum. - De Zaal · museum - Dr Appie van Heerden Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Meerkat National Park · nature reserve - Corbelled House · 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: Kareeberg - 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) · Upington262 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 05:23) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 07:25, sunset around 17:36). 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 Kareeberg Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Kareeberg. The largest with a recorded population: Carnarvon (5,785) and Van Wyksvlei (1,721). Settlements here lie between about 870 m and 1,389 m above sea level (median 1,046 m). - Asbosbam - Badenhorstdam - Beesdam - Bergsig - Blaauwkrantz - Blinkklip - Bloupoort (2) - Blouvlei - Bonteheuwel - Bossjesdam - Carnarvon - Dagboetie - De Bruynsrus - Delvitle - Die Bult - Drieweeksleegte - Droogeboom - Farview - Gannapoortjie - Goodluck - Grasbult - Hondepan - Hoëveld - Inkbos - Kaffirskloof - Karnmelkkolk - Karringmelkskolk - Klein Springbokoog - Kleinberg - Kleinvlei - Klerkshoop - Koedoeskloof - Kommetjiesdam - Kwaggakolk - Maltrap - Marlo - Middelfontein - Môreson - Newlands - Nietemin - Nuwebegin - Nuwedam - Onverwags - Pappa Raas - Petersus - Pierings - Platdam - Request - Rivierplaas - Rooidam - Ruimte - Saaipoort - Skietfontein - Stinkbrak - Stuurmanspoort - Sukses - Swartbaadjie - Swartbaken - Tierputs - Toekoms - Vaalpunt - Van Wyksvlei - Van Wyksvlei Settlements - Vermeulensput - Vleiplaas - Vliegpan - Vosburg - Vredelus - Witdam - Witput - Zandvlei - vaalput 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 Kareeberg Named natural and historic features inside Kareeberg, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Skietfontein - Uintjiesleegte - Vanwyksvleidam ### Hills and mountains 265 hills; 25 mountains; 11 mountain passes; 4 valleys; 2 peaks. - Rooiberg · 1,639 m - Beyersberg · 1,628 m - Bulbaken · 1,621 m - Tafelberg · 1,586 m - Waaipunt Berg · 1,585 m - Klipfontein se Berge · 1,583 m - Uintjiesberg · 1,581 m - Tafelkop · 1,579 m - Syfer se Berg · 1,574 m - Spitskop · 1,554 m - Aasvoëlkop · 1,546 m - Canaryfontein · 1,537 m - Wildeperdeberg · 1,530 m - Rooiberg · 1,528 m - Patriolliekoppe · 1,526 m - Swaelfonteinberg · 1,526 m - Spitskop · 1,525 m - Bakenskop · 1,518 m - Eselkop · 1,517 m - Tafelkop · 1,516 m - Windhoek se Kop · 1,515 m - Waterval se Berg · 1,510 m - Swartberg · 1,507 m - Bontkop · 1,506 m …and 283 more. ### Getting around 3 airfields; 1 airport. - Carnarvon Airport - Lovedale - Rietkop - Vosburg 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 Kareeberg and the best time to visit Using the climate of 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kareeberg Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Jagersberg B&B · Kareeberg 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-30.67490&mlon=21.84578#map=17/-30.67490/21.84578) School Carel van Zyl Primêre Skool · Kareeberg 39 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-30.95677&mlon=22.12631#map=17/-30.95677/22.12631) 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 Kareeberg Places mapped inside Kareeberg in open map data, by type. - Hospitals2 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels17 - Schools9 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants2 - Police stations1 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 Pixley ka Seme District - Emthanjeni - Renosterberg - Siyancuma - Siyathemba - Thembelihle - Ubuntu - Umsobomvu ## Quick answers - Where is Kareeberg?In Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Kareeberg?13,262 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kareeberg?About 31 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kareeberg?About 0.7 people per km² - What borders Kareeberg?Emthanjeni, Hantam, Karoo Hoogland, Kheis, Siyathemba and Ubuntu - What is there to see in Kareeberg?Corbelled House, De Zaal, Dr Appie van Heerden Nature Reserve, Meerkat National Park - What time zone is Kareeberg in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Kareeberg?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Kareeberg?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kareeberg?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kareeberg?Settlements lie between 870 m and 1,389 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kareeberg?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Kareeberg?Rooiberg (1,639 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kareeberg?August to May - How many hospitals are in Kareeberg?2 mapped - How many banks are in Kareeberg?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kareeberg?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Kareeberg?ZA3074 (OCHA common operational dataset)