# Kgatelopele Municipality, Z F Mgcawu District – Population

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Local municipality · Z F Mgcawu District 

# Kgatelopele

Kgatelopele is a local municipality of South Africa in Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **21,806 people** in 2020 on 2,478 km² (about 8.8 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 46 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 21,806people (2020)
- 2,478km²
- 46mapped services
- 1,468 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Kgatelopele?

Kgatelopele had an estimated **21,806 people** in 2020, 177th of 190 local municipalities. There are 941 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 2,478 km², that is about **8.8 people per km²**, 155th of 190 local municipalities.

28.6% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years. For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,994**

5–9 ****2,197**

10–14 ****2,043**

15–19 ****1,749**

20–24 ****1,596**

25–29 ****1,908**

30–34 ****2,147**

35–39 ****1,712**

40–44 ****1,503**

45–49 ****1,329**

50–54 ****1,088**

55–59 ****845**

60–64 ****637**

65–69 ****473**

70–74 ****295**

75–79 ****171**

80+ ****119**

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 Kgatelopele?

Kgatelopele lies in [Z F Mgcawu District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/), [Nothern Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 4 other local municipalities: [Dikgatlong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/dikgatlong/), [Ga-Segonyana](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/john-taolo-gaetsewe/ga-segonyana/), [Siyancuma](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyancuma/) and [Tsantsabane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/tsantsabane/). By area it is the 147th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 2.4% of [Z F Mgcawu District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/). The centre of Kgatelopele is about 529 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 234 km from Upington, the main town of Z F Mgcawu District. The centre point is at 28.2331° S, 23.6398° E. Local names: NC086 .

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 Kgatelopele

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Kgatelopele: 1 cave; 1 castle or fort.

- Daniëlskuil Blockhouse Fort · castle or fort
- Bushman's Hole · cave

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: Kgatelopele

- 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

- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen90 km
- Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley127 km

### Nearest railway station

Trewil (Kgatelopele), about 9.4 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:23) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:14, 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 Kgatelopele

Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Kgatelopele. The largest with a recorded population: Daniëlskuil (10,123). Settlements here lie between about 1,427 m and 1,479 m above sea level (median 1,468 m).

- Bowden
- Daniëlskuil
- Karreeputs
- Lime Acres
- Mount Carmel Game Farm
- Norfin
- Papkuil
- Tlhakalatlou
- Witputs

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 Kgatelopele

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

### Hills and mountains

7 hills; 2 mountains.

- Mount Gladstone · 1,747 m
- Rooiberge · 1,720 m
- Rooiberge · 1,672 m
- Carmel · 1,619 m
- Mount Carmel · 1,611 m
- Rooikop · 1,566 m
- Poedingkop · 1,554 m
- Jenningskop · 1,547 m
- Olifantskop · 1,520 m

### Getting around

2 airfields; 1 airport; 1 railway station.

- Lime Acres Finsch Mine
- Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
- Silver Streams
- Welcome Wood

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 Kgatelopele and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Z F Mgcawu District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C), after allowing for this place being about 563 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 **August to May**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 41 

Feb 24 44 

Mar 22 40 

Apr 17 32 

May 13 10 

Jun 9 4 

Jul 8 1 

Aug 10 1 

Sep 15 3 

Oct 19 14 

Nov 22 17 

Dec 24 29 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kgatelopele

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Kimberly Medi-clinic · Kgatelopele 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.25426&mlon=23.54525#map=17/-28.25426/23.54525) 

Bank Standard Bank · Kgatelopele 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.18631&mlon=23.54224#map=17/-28.18631/23.54224) 

Petrol pump Caltex Expressmark Danielskuil · Kgatelopele 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.17753&mlon=23.55284#map=17/-28.17753/23.55284) 

Hotel D'Olive Rose Boutique Hotel · Kgatelopele 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.18183&mlon=23.55103#map=17/-28.18183/23.55103) 

School Itireleng Ecd · Kgatelopele 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.19627&mlon=23.55743#map=17/-28.19627/23.55743) 

Police station Danielskuil Police Station · Kgatelopele 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.18252&mlon=23.54295#map=17/-28.18252/23.54295) 

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 Kgatelopele

Places mapped inside Kgatelopele in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels4
- Schools30
- 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 Z F Mgcawu District

- Dawid Kruiper
- Kai Garib
- Kheis
- Tsantsabane

## Quick answers

- Where is Kgatelopele?In Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Kgatelopele?21,806 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kgatelopele?About 28 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kgatelopele?About 8.8 people per km²
- What borders Kgatelopele?Dikgatlong, Ga-Segonyana, Siyancuma and Tsantsabane
- What is there to see in Kgatelopele?Bushman's Hole, Daniëlskuil Blockhouse Fort
- What time zone is Kgatelopele in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kgatelopele?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Kgatelopele?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kgatelopele?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kgatelopele?Settlements lie between 1,427 m and 1,479 m
- What is the highest point in Kgatelopele?Mount Gladstone (1,747 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kgatelopele?August to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kgatelopele?Kimberly Medi-clinic, about 9.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kgatelopele?Standard Bank, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kgatelopele?Caltex Expressmark Danielskuil, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kgatelopele?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Kgatelopele?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kgatelopele?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kgatelopele?ZA3086 (OCHA common operational dataset)