# Siyancuma Municipality, Pixley ka Seme District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyancuma/ Local municipality · Pixley ka Seme District # Siyancuma Siyancuma is a local municipality of South Africa in Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **33,447 people** in 2020 on 16,753 km² (about 2.0 per km²). 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 61 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 33,447people (2020) - 16,753km² - 61mapped services - 1,062 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Siyancuma? Siyancuma had an estimated **33,447 people** in 2020 — 17.0% of Pixley ka Seme District, 168th of 190 local municipalities. There are 967 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pixley ka Seme District figure of 995). Spread over 16,753 km², that is about **2.0 people per km²**, 178th of 190 local municipalities. 30.9% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Pixley ka Seme District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 61 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,235** 5–9 ****3,571** 10–14 ****3,519** 15–19 ****2,805** 20–24 ****2,194** 25–29 ****2,562** 30–34 ****2,782** 35–39 ****2,547** 40–44 ****2,197** 45–49 ****1,788** 50–54 ****1,461** 55–59 ****1,368** 60–64 ****1,105** 65–69 ****950** 70–74 ****594** 75–79 ****436** 80+ ****333** 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 Siyancuma? Siyancuma 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 8 other local municipalities: [Dikgatlong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/dikgatlong/), [Kgatelopele](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/kgatelopele/), [Kheis](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/kheis/), [Letsemeng](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/letsemeng/), [Siyathemba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyathemba/), [Sol Plaatjie](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/sol-plaatjie/), [Thembelihle](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/thembelihle/) and [Tsantsabane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/tsantsabane/). By area it is the 13th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 16.2% of [Pixley ka Seme District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/). The centre of Siyancuma is about 595 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 186 km from De Aar, the main town of Pixley ka Seme District. The centre point is at 29.0520° S, 23.4446° E. Local names: NC078 . 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 Siyancuma OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Siyancuma: 5 nature reserves; 4 attractions; 1 viewpoint; 1 monument; 1 memorial. - Glen Lyon Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Glen Lyon Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Klaarwater Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Mokala National Park · nature reserve - Witsand Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Rhino toilet · viewpoint - Glacial Pavements · attraction - Grootbek Fishing Spot · attraction - Lilydale Hide / Lookout point · attraction - The Confluence of the Vaal and the Orange Rivers · attraction - Battle of Belmont Memorial · memorial - Battle of Modder River · monument 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: Siyancuma - 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 - Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley131 km - Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen162 km ### Nearest railway station Douglas (Siyancuma), about 32 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 05:21) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 07:17, sunset around 17:35). 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 Siyancuma Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Siyancuma. Settlements here lie between about 902 m and 1,398 m above sea level (median 1,062 m). - Annashoop - Bergsputte - Boegoeberg - Bucklands - Campbell - Damplaats - Douglas - Duikersdal - Genadedal - Griekwastad - Groot Witberg - Heuningneskloof - Higgs’ Hope - Kalkdam - Kareeboomcyfer - Klein Witberg - Kleinplaas - Koodoosbergdrift Store - Limewell - Matsap - Melkstort - Michville - Mooipan - Olie Rivier - Pelindaba - Phelindaba - Plaatjiesdam - Plooysburg - Poljaspoort - Rietkloof - Rooidam - Rooikoppies - Schmidtsdrif - Seekoeibaardsnek - Smits Kraal - Soutputs - Subridge - Veepos (1) - Veepos (2) - Volop - Zirkie 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 Siyancuma Named natural and historic features inside Siyancuma, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 8 lakes; 5 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Blouboskuil - Boegoebergdam - Boesmanspan - Driekopspan - Eierpan - Holpan - Kwaggapan - Nokana - Riet - Rooipan - Salt Lake - Salt Pan - Sand - Vaal River ### Hills and mountains 170 hills; 17 mountains; 2 valleys. - Bakenberg · 1,548 m - Koedoesberg · 1,544 m - Driekop · 1,494 m - Koopmanskop · 1,492 m - Bakenskop · 1,488 m - Kranskop · 1,474 m - Waterkloof se Rant · 1,471 m - Olienberg · 1,454 m - Lowes Peak · 1,451 m - Salpeterberg · 1,446 m - Hansberg · 1,444 m - Rooikop · 1,443 m - Rooikop · 1,428 m - Pile Hill · 1,426 m - Olienberg · 1,421 m - Skans se Berg · 1,420 m - Turksvyekop · 1,412 m - Rooikop · 1,408 m - Grootberg · 1,402 m - Granaatplate · 1,399 m - Vaalkop · 1,391 m - Tafelkop · 1,389 m - Bruinkop · 1,388 m - Bakenskop · 1,386 m …and 165 more. ### Getting around 6 railway stations; 5 airfields. - Belmont - Douglas - Douglas - Douglas Southeast - Graspan - Griquatown - Heuningneskloof - Malabar - Salt Lake - Schmidtsdrif - Witput 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 Siyancuma 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 Siyancuma Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hester Malan Hospital · Siyancuma 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.06035&mlon=23.76707#map=17/-29.06035/23.76707) Bank ABSA · Siyancuma 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.05831&mlon=23.77514#map=17/-29.05831/23.77514) ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Siyancuma 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.05819&mlon=23.77549#map=17/-29.05819/23.77549) Petrol pump Caltex · Siyancuma 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.03764&mlon=23.66296#map=17/-29.03764/23.66296) Hotel Ou Huis Guest House · Siyancuma 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.91574&mlon=23.40994#map=17/-28.91574/23.40994) Mall Douglas Sentrum · Siyancuma 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.05745&mlon=23.77490#map=17/-29.05745/23.77490) School Bucklands (NGK) Primary School · Siyancuma 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.07105&mlon=23.68825#map=17/-29.07105/23.68825) Police station Cambell Police Station · Siyancuma 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.80308&mlon=23.71651#map=17/-28.80308/23.71651) 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 Siyancuma Places mapped inside Siyancuma in open map data, by type. - Hospitals2 - Banks3 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps4 - Hotels16 - Shopping malls1 - Schools22 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants8 - Police stations2 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 - Kareeberg - Renosterberg - Siyathemba - Thembelihle - Ubuntu - Umsobomvu ## Quick answers - Where is Siyancuma?In Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Siyancuma?33,447 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Siyancuma?About 28 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Siyancuma?About 2.0 people per km² - What borders Siyancuma?Dikgatlong, Kgatelopele, Kheis, Letsemeng, Siyathemba, Sol Plaatjie, Thembelihle and Tsantsabane - What is there to see in Siyancuma?Battle of Belmont Memorial, Battle of Modder River, Glacial Pavements, Glen Lyon Nature Reserve - What time zone is Siyancuma in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Siyancuma?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Siyancuma?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Siyancuma?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Siyancuma?Settlements lie between 902 m and 1,398 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Siyancuma?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Siyancuma?Bakenberg (1,548 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Siyancuma?August to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Siyancuma?Hester Malan Hospital, about 31 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Siyancuma?ABSA, about 32 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Siyancuma?Capitec Bank ATM, about 32 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Siyancuma?Caltex, about 21 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Siyancuma?2 mapped - How many banks are in Siyancuma?3 mapped - How many ATMs are in Siyancuma?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Siyancuma?4 mapped - What is the P-code of Siyancuma?ZA3078 (OCHA common operational dataset)