# Kheis Municipality, Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/kheis/ Local municipality · Z F Mgcawu District # Kheis Kheis is a local municipality of South Africa in Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated **15,865 people** in 2020 on 11,107 km² (about 1.4 per km²). 77 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 15,865people (2020) - 11,107km² - 36mapped services - 924 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Kheis? Kheis had an estimated **15,865 people** in 2020, 182nd of 190 local municipalities. There are 949 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 11,107 km², that is about **1.4 people per km²**, 182nd of 190 local municipalities. 33.8% of people are children under 15 and 5.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years. For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,611** 5–9 ****1,895** 10–14 ****1,858** 15–19 ****1,269** 20–24 ****892** 25–29 ****1,019** 30–34 ****1,459** 35–39 ****1,266** 40–44 ****989** 45–49 ****856** 50–54 ****658** 55–59 ****660** 60–64 ****551** 65–69 ****381** 70–74 ****244** 75–79 ****172** 80+ ****85** 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 Kheis? Kheis 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 7 other local municipalities: [Dawid Kruiper](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/dawid-kruiper/), [Hantam](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/hantam/), [Kai Garib](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/kai-garib/), [Kareeberg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/kareeberg/), [Siyancuma](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyancuma/), [Siyathemba](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyathemba/) and [Tsantsabane](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/tsantsabane/). By area it is the 25th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 10.8% of [Z F Mgcawu District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/z-f-mgcawu/). The centre of Kheis is about 757 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 91 km from Upington, the main town of Z F Mgcawu District. The centre point is at 29.2134° S, 21.5826° E. Local names: NC084 . 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 Kheis OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Kheis: 1 monument. - Vollgraaf Monument · 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: Kheis - 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 - Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington96 km - Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen222 km ### Nearest railway station Rugseer (Kheis), about 24 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 05:28) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 07:25, sunset around 17:42). 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 Kheis Open gazetteers list **77 villages, towns and localities** in Kheis. The largest with a recorded population: Grootdrink (3,169), Wegdraai (2,622) and Gannaput (1,674). Settlements here lie between about 841 m and 1,074 m above sea level (median 924 m). - Arbeidsvreug - Balburney - Bastersput (1) - Bastersput (2) - Blouputs - Boegoeberg Besproeiings Nedersetting - Boegoeberg Dam - Bosbult (1) - Brierspan - Brussel - Constantia - Cruachan - Dagbreek - De Hoop - De Niel - Deniel - Diemansput-suid - Droogenhoutputs - Edenville - Eldorado - Fransenville - Gannaput - Gariep - Geduld - Gemsbokbult - Gerhardtsput - Geselskap - Groblershoop - Grootdrink - Hartebeest Vlakte - Hedley Plains - Holboskolk - Johnniesdale - Johnniesluck - Kameelpoort - Kheis - Klein Droëhout - Klein Mottelsrivier - Kraalkop - La Kocks Hoop - Langbaken - Malanswil - Merino - Middelerf - Moolmansdam - Morrels Puts - Murasie - Môreson - Patryspan - Putsies B - Putsonderwater - Rooilyf - Saalskop - Sidi Barrani - Skeerhok - Skerpioenpunt - Sonderpan-Oos - Sonop Veepos - Soutrivier - Swartbaken - Tarka se Kop - Titiespan - Trooilapspan - Vaalputs - Varsput - Veepos - Vivierspan - Vollgraaffsig - Wegdraai - Werda - Westerburg - Wilgenhoutsdrif - Witdrop (1) - Witdrop (2) - Witkoppies (1) - Witkoppies (2) - Ysterdoring 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 Kheis Named natural and historic features inside Kheis, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 reservoir or tank; 1 lake; 1 river or stream. - Eselfonteinrivier - Rooidam - Springbokpan ### Hills and mountains 73 hills; 6 mountains; 1 valley. - Bakensberg · 1,232 m - Swartberg · 1,194 m - Neus se Berg · 1,176 m - Vaalberg · 1,146 m - Grootberg · 1,140 m - Perdekop · 1,137 m - Witberg · 1,137 m - Buchuberg · 1,133 m - Grootberg · 1,128 m - Swartberg · 1,121 m - Losberg · 1,114 m - Langrant · 1,110 m - Perdeberg · 1,103 m - Loskop · 1,100 m - Swartberg · 1,096 m - Spitskop · 1,093 m - Boegoeberge · 1,092 m - Rooiberg · 1,091 m - Uintjieskop · 1,090 m - Witberg · 1,090 m - Hamelkop · 1,088 m - Witberg · 1,087 m - Huiskop · 1,081 m - Kroneberg · 1,073 m …and 56 more. ### Getting around 2 airfields; 2 railway stations. - Agterkop - Kleinbegin - Kleinbegin - Putsonderwater 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 Kheis 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kheis Need Nearest mapped Distance Hotel Thuru Lodge · Kheis 40 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-28.90193&mlon=21.78117#map=17/-28.90193/21.78117) 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 Kheis Places mapped inside Kheis in open map data, by type. - Banks2 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels7 - Schools19 - 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 - Kgatelopele - Tsantsabane ## Quick answers - Where is Kheis?In Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa - What is the population of Kheis?15,865 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Kheis?About 27 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Kheis?About 1.4 people per km² - What borders Kheis?Dawid Kruiper, Hantam, Kai Garib, Kareeberg, Siyancuma, Siyathemba and Tsantsabane - What is there to see in Kheis?Vollgraaf Monument - What time zone is Kheis in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Kheis?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Kheis?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Kheis?77 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Kheis?Settlements lie between 841 m and 1,074 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kheis?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Kheis?Bakensberg (1,232 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Kheis?March to December - How many banks are in Kheis?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Kheis?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Kheis?ZA3084 (OCHA common operational dataset)