Local municipality · Pixley ka Seme District # Siyathemba Siyathemba is a local municipality of South Africa in Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated 23,493 people in 2020 on 14,727 km² (about 1.6 per km²). 58 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 45 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 23,493 people (2020) - 14,727 km² - 45 mapped services - 1,021 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Siyathemba? Siyathemba had an estimated 23,493 people in 2020 — 12.0% of Pixley ka Seme District, 176th of 190 local municipalities. There are 976 women for every 1,000 men (below the Pixley ka Seme District figure of 995). Spread over 14,727 km², that is about 1.6 people per km², 181st of 190 local municipalities. 29.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Pixley ka Seme District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people. - 0–4 2,072 - 5–9 2,436 - 10–14 2,495 - 15–19 1,835 - 20–24 1,497 - 25–29 1,657 - 30–34 1,945 - 35–39 1,684 - 40–44 1,638 - 45–49 1,351 - 50–54 1,239 - 55–59 1,086 - 60–64 914 - 65–69 704 - 70–74 455 - 75–79 305 - 80+ 180 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Siyathemba? Siyathemba lies in Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 5 other local municipalities: Emthanjeni, Kareeberg, Kheis, Siyancuma and Thembelihle. By area it is the 16th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 14.2% of Pixley ka Seme District. The centre of Siyathemba is about 703 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 29.5917° S, 22.5202° E. Local names: NC077. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Siyathemba OpenStreetMap lists 6 named sights in Siyathemba: 3 nature reserves; 2 monuments; 1 memorial. - De Zilverstroom Protected Environment · nature reserve - Die Bos Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Prieskakoppie Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900 · monument - Johanna Van Der Merwe Eeufees Monument · memorial - Temdale Boerdery · 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: Siyathemba - 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 - Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington 180 km - Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen 221 km ### Nearest railway station Diklipspoort (Siyathemba), about 8.3 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 05:24) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 07:22, sunset around 17:37). 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 Siyathemba Open gazetteers list 58 villages, towns and localities in Siyathemba. The largest with a recorded population: Prieska (11,236). Settlements here lie between about 894 m and 1,202 m above sea level (median 1,021 m). - Bonfoi - Boorwater - Bucklegraf - Copperton - De Hoek - Deelpan - Draghoender - Driehoek - Eierdopput - Eirdopput - Elim - Eureka - Geelbeksdam (1) - Geelbeksdam (2) - Geelbospan - Glen Allen - Grasbult - Graspan - Grassmoor - Groendal - Happy Valley - Helpmekaar - Irene - Kameelboom - Kielder (1) - Kielder (2) - Klein Gelukpan (1) - Klein Gelukpan (2) - Koegasbrug - Louretha - Lovedale - Marydale - Merwelaagte - Middel - Middel Koegas - Middelfourieskolk - Mountain View - Niekerkshoop - Nuwevlei - Platsambok - Poortjie - Prieska - Ridgewater - Rooipan - Rosedale - Saalspan - Salsola - Seekoebaard Annex - Seekoebaard Number Two - Spesbona - Stillerus - Stilverwag - Swartkopspan - Uitkoms - Uitvlug - Waterval - Westerberg - Witfontein Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Siyathemba Named natural and historic features inside Siyathemba, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Beukespruit - Brakrivier - Niekerksspruit - Ongersrivier - Sterkstroom ### Hills and mountains 78 hills; 10 mountains; 2 mountain passes; 1 valley. - Grootkop · 1,361 m - Noute se Berg · 1,333 m - Spitskop · 1,328 m - Westerberg · 1,318 m - Middelwater · 1,310 m - Die Berg · 1,308 m - Noukop · 1,303 m - Rooiberg · 1,295 m - Spaarkop · 1,289 m - Kokerboomkop · 1,284 m - Prieska · 1,270 m - Swartkop · 1,261 m - Tafelkoppe · 1,255 m - Toringkop · 1,255 m - Leeukop · 1,254 m - Rondekop · 1,254 m - Rooiberg · 1,248 m - Muisgate · 1,242 m - Bobbejaankop · 1,238 m - Rooiberg · 1,238 m - Groot-Rondekop · 1,237 m - Malagaskloof · 1,216 m - Prieska · 1,216 m - Redlands Berg · 1,216 m …and 67 more. ### Forests and nature 1 nature reserve. - The Koppie Nature Reserve ### History 1 ruin. - Drieling ### Getting around 5 airfields; 3 railway stations. - Alkantpan - Brakkies - Draghoender - Groveput - Marydale - Prieska Airport - Prieska Railroad Station - Westerberg 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 Siyathemba 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Siyathemba | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Hospital | Bill Pickard Hospital · Siyathemba | 23 km | Map | | Bank | FNB Prieska · Siyathemba | 24 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Total · Siyathemba | 24 km | Map | | Hotel | Gariep Country Lodge · Siyathemba | 23 km | Map | | School | Mzamomhle Educare Centre · Siyathemba | 21 km | Map | | Police station | Saps - Prieska · Siyathemba | 23 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 Siyathemba Places mapped inside Siyathemba in open map data, by type. - Hospitals 1 - Banks 3 - Petrol pumps 1 - Hotels 12 - Shopping malls 1 - Schools 19 - Pharmacies 3 - Restaurants 2 - Police stations 3 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 Pixley ka Seme District - Emthanjeni - Kareeberg - Renosterberg - Siyancuma - Thembelihle - Ubuntu - Umsobomvu ## Quick answers - Where is Siyathemba? In Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Siyathemba? 23,493 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Siyathemba? About 29 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Siyathemba? About 1.6 people per km² - What borders Siyathemba? Emthanjeni, Kareeberg, Kheis, Siyancuma and Thembelihle - What is there to see in Siyathemba? Anglo Boer War British Blockhouse 1900, De Zilverstroom Protected Environment, Die Bos Nature Reserve, Johanna Van Der Merwe Eeufees Monument - What time zone is Siyathemba in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Siyathemba? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Siyathemba? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Siyathemba? 58 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Siyathemba? Settlements lie between 894 m and 1,202 m - What is the highest point in Siyathemba? Grootkop (1,361 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Siyathemba? August to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Siyathemba? Bill Pickard Hospital, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Siyathemba? FNB Prieska, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Siyathemba? Total, about 24 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Siyathemba? 1 mapped - How many banks are in Siyathemba? 3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Siyathemba? 1 mapped - What is the P-code of Siyathemba? ZA3077 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 14,726.8 km² - P-code: ZA3077 - District: Pixley ka Seme District - Main town: Prieska --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyathemba/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.