Local municipality · Z F Mgcawu District
# Dawid Kruiper

Dawid Kruiper is a local municipality of South Africa in Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province. It covers 44,231.2 km². 62 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 344 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 44,231 km²
- 344 mapped services
- 828 m typical elevation

## Where is Dawid Kruiper?

Dawid Kruiper lies in Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 4 other local municipalities: Joe Morolong, Kai Garib, Kheis and Tsantsabane. By area it is the largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 43.2% of Z F Mgcawu District. The centre of Dawid Kruiper is about 793 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 211 km from Upington, the main town of Z F Mgcawu District. The centre point is at 26.7387° S, 20.3149° E. Local names: NC087.

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

## Things to see in and around Dawid Kruiper

OpenStreetMap lists 82 named sights in Dawid Kruiper: 38 viewpoints; 30 attractions; 8 ruins; 3 nature reserves; 2 museums; 1 archaeological site.
- Auchterlonie Museum · museum
- Kalahari-Oranje Museum · museum
- Rooiduin · archaeological site
- Kalahari Gemsbok National Park · nature reserve
- Kalahari Gemsbok National Park · nature reserve
- Spiskop Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Auchterlonie Waterhole · viewpoint
- Batulama Waterhole · viewpoint
- Cheleka Waterhole · viewpoint
- Craig Lockhart Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dalkeith Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dankbaar Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dertiende Boorgat · viewpoint
- Dikbaardskolk Waterhole · viewpoint
- Dikbaardskolk Waterhole · viewpoint
- Game & Bird Hide · viewpoint
- Game and Bird Hide · viewpoint
- Gemsbokplein Waterhole · viewpoint
- Gharagab Camp Waterhole · viewpoint
- Houmoed Waterhole · viewpoint
- Kameelsleep Waterhole · viewpoint
- Kampfersboom Waterhole · viewpoint
- Kamqua Waterhole · viewpoint
- Kij Gamies Waterhole · viewpoint
- Kij Kij Waterhole · viewpoint
- Kransbrak · viewpoint
- Kwang · viewpoint
- Leeuwdril Waterhole · viewpoint
- Marie se Draai Waterhole · viewpoint
- Melkvlei Waterhole · viewpoint

…and 52 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: Dawid Kruiper
- 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 207 km
- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen 284 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:39) and shortest in Jun (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:24, sunset around 17:52).

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 Dawid Kruiper

Open gazetteers list 62 villages, towns and localities in Dawid Kruiper. The largest with a recorded population: Upington (71,373), Nuwerus NC (8,531), Raaswater (3,352), Swartkop (1,979), Leerkrans (1,657) and Philandersbron (1,295). Settlements here lie between about 783 m and 986 m above sea level (median 828 m).
- Andriesvale
- Ariemagom
- Askham
- Beginsil
- Belview
- Blydeville
- Christiana
- Die Rand
- Donkiekraal
- Florapark
- Groot Mier
- Hillside
- Jagpad
- Kalksloot
- Karos
- Keidebees
- Klein Mier Nommer Een
- Klipaar
- Klippunt
- Kurrees
- Lambrechtsdrif
- Leerkrans
- Leeu Bos
- Lemoendraai
- Loubos
- Louisvale
- Louisvale - Upington
- Maruping
- Middelpos
- Mooirivier
- Morning Glory
- Mountain View
- Noenieput
- Norokei
- Nuwerus
- Nuwerus NC
- Oosterville
- Oranjevallei
- Paballelo
- Philandersbron
- Progress
- Raaswater
- Rietfontein
- Rooiputs
- Rosedale
- Rosedale Ext. 2
- Saulstraat
- Schepkolk
- Ses Brugge
- Skepkolk
- Straussburg
- Sultanaoord
- Swartkop
- Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
- Uitsoek
- Upington
- Vaal Koppies
- Vaalkroek
- Van Rooi’s Vlei
- Vetrivier
- Welkom
- Witdraai

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Dawid Kruiper

Named natural and historic features inside Dawid Kruiper, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.
- Boomrivier
- Boomrivier
- Bulwane
- Donkerhoekspruit
- Halfpadrivier
- Klein-Leerkransspruit
- Kurumanrivier
- Matjiesrivier
- Mooirivier
- Poskantoorspruit
- Swartkopsleegterivier
- Witdam

### Coast and islands

3 islands.
- Jooste-eiland
- Pokkies Eiland
- Swartkopeiland

### Hills and mountains

102 hills; 22 mountains; 2 mountain passes.
- Langberg · 1,072 m
- Bossienek · 1,068 m
- Perdekop · 1,065 m
- Wolfkop · 1,057 m
- Groot Kolk · 1,052 m
- Kanna · 1,048 m
- Tabuli Lagi · 1,035 m
- Budah Punya · 1,031 m
- Groot Brak · 1,031 m
- Lijers Draai · 1,030 m
- Karup · 1,027 m
- Gnume · 1,025 m
- Nelsiespan · 1,022 m
- Kaagaan · 1,020 m
- Auwru Knous · 1,015 m
- Bedinkt · 1,009 m
- O’Quip · 1,005 m
- Bukit Miera · 1,002 m
- Bayip · 1,001 m
- Kousount · 1,001 m
- Vaalkop · 999 m
- Driefendas · 997 m
- Cubitje Quap · 996 m
- Kwang · 995 m

…and 102 more.

### Forests and nature

2 parks; 1 nature reserve.
- Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Spitskop Natuurtuin

### Getting around

8 airfields; 1 airport; 1 railway station.
- Cramond
- De Hemelstraat
- Kalkpoort
- Louisvale Road
- Lyofgly
- Nossob
- Rietfontein
- Two Rivers
- Upington Airport
- Vastrap

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 Dawid Kruiper and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Z F Mgcawu District, the warmest month is Jan (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 235 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (44 mm) and the driest Jul (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are March to December.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 29 | 41 |
| Feb | 28 | 44 |
| Mar | 26 | 40 |
| Apr | 21 | 32 |
| May | 17 | 10 |
| Jun | 12 | 4 |
| Jul | 12 | 1 |
| Aug | 14 | 1 |
| Sep | 19 | 3 |
| Oct | 23 | 14 |
| Nov | 25 | 17 |
| Dec | 28 | 29 |

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Dawid Kruiper
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hotel | Klipkolk Lodge · Dawid Kruiper | 27 km | Map |
| School | Groot Mier Primary School · Dawid Kruiper | 1.3 km | Map |
| Police station | Rietfontein Police Station · Dawid Kruiper | 28 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 Dawid Kruiper

Places mapped inside Dawid Kruiper in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 6
- Banks 14
- ATMs 4
- Petrol pumps 25
- Hotels 105
- Shopping malls 4
- Schools 105
- Colleges and universities 5
- Pharmacies 10
- Restaurants 53
- Police stations 8
- Dental clinics 5

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 Z F Mgcawu District
- Kai Garib
- Kgatelopele
- Kheis
- Tsantsabane

## Quick answers
- Where is Dawid Kruiper? In Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa
- What borders Dawid Kruiper? Joe Morolong, Kai Garib, Kheis and Tsantsabane
- What is there to see in Dawid Kruiper?!Xaus Community Lodge - "Bushmen Village", Auchterlonie Blacksmith Workshop, Auchterlonie Kraal for Livestock, Auchterlonie Museum
- What time zone is Dawid Kruiper in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Dawid Kruiper? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Dawid Kruiper? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dawid Kruiper? 62 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dawid Kruiper? Settlements lie between 783 m and 986 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Dawid Kruiper? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Dawid Kruiper? Langberg (1,072 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dawid Kruiper? March to December
- How many hospitals are in Dawid Kruiper? 6 mapped
- How many banks are in Dawid Kruiper? 14 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Dawid Kruiper? 4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Dawid Kruiper? 25 mapped
- What is the P-code of Dawid Kruiper? ZA3087 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 44,231.2 km²
- P-code: ZA3087
- District: Z F Mgcawu District
- Main town: Upington

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/dawid-kruiper/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.