# Ubuntu Municipality, Pixley ka Seme District – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/ubuntu/ Local municipality · Pixley ka Seme District # Ubuntu Ubuntu is a local municipality of South Africa in Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **19,723 people** in 2020 on 20,393 km² (about 1.0 per km²). 8 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 86 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 19,723people (2020) - 20,393km² - 86mapped services - 1,327 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Ubuntu? Ubuntu had an estimated **19,723 people** in 2020 — 10.0% of Pixley ka Seme District, 180th of 190 local municipalities. There are 987 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Pixley ka Seme District figure of 995). Spread over 20,393 km², that is about **1.0 people per km²**, 185th of 190 local municipalities. 32.3% of people are children under 15 and 6.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Pixley ka Seme District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,969** 5–9 ****2,335** 10–14 ****2,062** 15–19 ****1,537** 20–24 ****1,349** 25–29 ****1,332** 30–34 ****1,538** 35–39 ****1,553** 40–44 ****1,296** 45–49 ****1,068** 50–54 ****882** 55–59 ****820** 60–64 ****695** 65–69 ****573** 70–74 ****333** 75–79 ****233** 80+ ****148** 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 Ubuntu? Ubuntu 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 7 other local municipalities: [Beaufort West](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/central-karoo/beaufort-west/), [Dr Beyers Naude](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/cacadu/dr-beyers-naude/), [Emthanjeni](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/emthanjeni/), [Inxuba Yethemba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/chris-hani/inxuba-yethemba/), [Kareeberg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/kareeberg/), [Karoo Hoogland](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/karoo-hoogland/) and [Umsobomvu](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/umsobomvu/). By area it is the 8th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 19.7% of [Pixley ka Seme District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/). The centre of Ubuntu is about 799 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 118 km from De Aar, the main town of Pixley ka Seme District. The centre point is at 31.4021° S, 23.1408° E. Local names: NC071 . 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 Ubuntu OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Ubuntu: 2 museums; 1 gallery. - Richmond Horse Museum · museum - Victoria West Museum · museum - Loxton Gallery · gallery 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: Ubuntu - 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 - George Airport (GRJ) · George298 km ### Nearest railway station Victoria West (Ubuntu), about 1.2 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:23, sunset around 17:30). 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 Ubuntu Open gazetteers list **8 villages, towns and localities** in Ubuntu. The largest with a recorded population: Victoria West (8,254). Settlements here lie between about 1,249 m and 1,420 m above sea level (median 1,327 m). - Deelfontein - Hex River - Hutchinson - Loxton - Meltonwold - Merriman - Richmond - Victoria West 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 Ubuntu Named natural and historic features inside Ubuntu, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 4 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 2 lakes. - Aspelingdam - Brakdam - Gansvlei - Kalkgatleegte - Kareekloof - Klipkolkleegte - Paley Dam - Soutpoortdam - Vandermerwesdam ### Hills and mountains 269 hills; 101 mountains; 23 mountain passes; 15 valleys. - 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 - Klein-Tafelberg · 1,869 m - Sydney se Kop · 1,853 m - Rooiberg · 1,849 m - Perdeberg · 1,830 m - Gys Roosberg · 1,800 m - Oupa se Kop · 1,782 m - Spitskop · 1,778 m - Jashoogte · 1,762 m - Kapokberg · 1,760 m - Vaalkop · 1,757 m - Blesberg · 1,744 m - Bloemfonteinkop · 1,727 m …and 384 more. ### Estates 1 estate. - Schanskraal Private Estate Reception ### Getting around 13 railway stations; 7 airfields. - Biesiespoort - Brakpoort - Bultfontein - De Klerk - Deelfontein - Driefontein - Hutchinson - Loxton - Melton Wold - Merriman - Mynfontein - Noblesfontein - Pampoenpoort - Schanskraal Airfield - Sterkaar - Three Sisters - Verborgenfontein - Verster - Victoria West - Victoria West 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 Ubuntu and the best time to visit Using the climate of Pixley ka Seme District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C), after allowing for this place being about 272 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 25 38 Feb 25 40 Mar 22 39 Apr 17 32 May 13 17 Jun 8 10 Jul 8 4 Aug 10 6 Sep 15 9 Oct 19 16 Nov 22 19 Dec 24 26 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ubuntu Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Bj Kemp Memorial Hospital · Ubuntu 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.40479&mlon=23.11750#map=17/-31.40479/23.11750) Bank ABSA · Ubuntu 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.40407&mlon=23.11662#map=17/-31.40407/23.11662) ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Ubuntu 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.40402&mlon=23.11689#map=17/-31.40402/23.11689) Petrol pump Quest · Ubuntu 2.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.40262&mlon=23.11723#map=17/-31.40262/23.11723) Hotel Victoria Oaks Guesthouse · Ubuntu 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.40664&mlon=23.11974#map=17/-31.40664/23.11974) School John Rossouw Primêre Skool · Ubuntu 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.39928&mlon=23.12254#map=17/-31.39928/23.12254) 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 Ubuntu Places mapped inside Ubuntu in open map data, by type. - Hospitals3 - Banks4 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps6 - Hotels39 - Schools16 - Restaurants16 - Dental clinics1 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 - Siyancuma - Siyathemba - Thembelihle - Umsobomvu ## Quick answers - Where is Ubuntu?In Pixley ka Seme District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Ubuntu?19,723 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Ubuntu?About 27 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Ubuntu?About 1.0 people per km² - What borders Ubuntu?Beaufort West, Dr Beyers Naude, Emthanjeni, Inxuba Yethemba, Kareeberg, Karoo Hoogland and Umsobomvu - What is there to see in Ubuntu?Loxton Gallery, Richmond Horse Museum, Victoria West Museum - What time zone is Ubuntu in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Ubuntu?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Ubuntu?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ubuntu?8 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ubuntu?Settlements lie between 1,249 m and 1,420 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ubuntu?3 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Ubuntu?Rooikop (2,028 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Ubuntu?August to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Ubuntu?Bj Kemp Memorial Hospital, about 2.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ubuntu?ABSA, about 2.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Ubuntu?Capitec Bank ATM, about 2.3 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ubuntu?Quest, about 2.2 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Ubuntu?3 mapped - How many banks are in Ubuntu?4 mapped - How many ATMs are in Ubuntu?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Ubuntu?6 mapped - What is the P-code of Ubuntu?ZA3071 (OCHA common operational dataset)