Local municipality · Z F Mgcawu District
# Tsantsabane

Tsantsabane is a local municipality of South Africa in Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province. It had an estimated 41,745 people in 2020 on 18,290 km² (about 2.3 per km²). 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 78 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 41,745 people (2020)
- 18,290 km²
- 78 mapped services
- 1,302 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Tsantsabane?

Tsantsabane had an estimated 41,745 people in 2020, 160th of 190 local municipalities. There are 887 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 18,290 km², that is about 2.3 people per km², 176th of 190 local municipalities.

27.0% of people are children under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years. For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 48 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,795
- 5–9 3,701
- 10–14 3,792
- 15–19 3,156
- 20–24 3,573
- 25–29 4,008
- 30–34 4,502
- 35–39 3,619
- 40–44 2,689
- 45–49 2,106
- 50–54 1,837
- 55–59 1,461
- 60–64 1,342
- 65–69 936
- 70–74 612
- 75–79 375
- 80+ 241

Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Tsantsabane?

Tsantsabane lies in Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa. It borders 7 other local municipalities: Dawid Kruiper, Ga-Segonyana, Gamagara, Joe Morolong, Kgatelopele, Kheis and Siyancuma. By area it is the 10th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 17.8% of Z F Mgcawu District. The centre of Tsantsabane is about 632 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 119 km from Upington, the main town of Z F Mgcawu District. The centre point is at 27.9000° S, 22.2945° E. Local names: NC085.

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

## Things to see in and around Tsantsabane

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Tsantsabane: 2 nature reserves.
- Rockwood Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Tswalu Kalahari Reserve · nature reserve

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: Tsantsabane
- 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
- Sishen Airport (SIS) · Sishen 75 km
- Upington Airport (UTN) · Upington 115 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:29) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:19, sunset around 17:42).

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 Tsantsabane

Open gazetteers list 40 villages, towns and localities in Tsantsabane. The largest with a recorded population: Postmasburg (30,089). Settlements here lie between about 1,007 m and 1,522 m above sea level (median 1,302 m).
- Aucampsrus
- Beeshoek
- Bloubospan
- Boitshoko
- Bojelakgomo
- Bulkrans
- Dedeben
- Doornbank
- Faans Grove
- Glosam
- Hoogland
- Kalaharigrens
- Kameelhoek
- Krugersdam
- Lohathla
- Lohatlha
- Lupanie
- Malherbe
- Mancorp Mine
- Maremane
- Matlakeng
- Meruche
- Metsimatala
- Mokala
- Newton
- Nokanna
- Ongedad
- Pieserton House
- Postmasburg
- Rietfontein
- Rusten
- Skeerwater
- Swartkoppies
- Uithou
- Ulyate
- Van der Spuy
- Vergenoeg
- Wes-Einde
- Whyenbah
- Winton

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

## Landscape and landmarks of Tsantsabane

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

### Coast and islands

1 headland.
- Ertjiepunt

### Hills and mountains

78 hills; 18 mountains; 4 mountain passes; 2 valleys; 1 peak.
- Toto · 1,826 m
- Langberg · 1,739 m
- Rooiberg · 1,678 m
- Mount Temple · 1,632 m
- Brandkop · 1,627 m
- Pramberg · 1,565 m
- Magwataneng · 1,552 m
- Tierkop · 1,517 m
- Gahoekop · 1,516 m
- Mount Huxley · 1,498 m
- Aasvoëlkop · 1,468 m
- Thakwaning · 1,466 m
- Perdekop · 1,455 m
- Madibane · 1,454 m
- Sellebyskop · 1,449 m
- Wolhaarkop · 1,444 m
- Bleskop · 1,438 m
- Spioenkop · 1,433 m
- Matlakeng · 1,430 m
- Kolo · 1,424 m
- Vlaknek · 1,417 m
- King se Berg · 1,416 m
- Matesang · 1,411 m
- Magdala Se Kop · 1,410 m

…and 79 more.

### Getting around

9 airfields; 5 railway stations.
- Beeshoek
- Billinghurst
- Dedeben
- Elliot
- Groenwater
- Lohatlha
- Manganore
- Manganore
- Mookaneng
- Postmasburg
- Postmasburg
- Titiespoort
- Tommys Field
- Tommy’s Field Aerodrome

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 Tsantsabane and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Z F Mgcawu District, the warmest month is Jan (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C), after allowing for this place being about 397 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 | 26 | 41 |
| Feb | 26 | 44 |
| Mar | 23 | 40 |
| Apr | 19 | 32 |
| May | 14 | 10 |
| Jun | 10 | 4 |
| Jul | 9 | 1 |
| Aug | 11 | 1 |
| Sep | 16 | 3 |
| Oct | 20 | 14 |
| Nov | 23 | 17 |
| Dec | 25 | 29 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tsantsabane

Places mapped inside Tsantsabane in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 7
- ATMs 2
- Petrol pumps 8
- Hotels 10
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 34
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 7
- Dental clinics 1

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
- Dawid Kruiper
- Kai Garib
- Kgatelopele
- Kheis

## Quick answers
- Where is Tsantsabane? In Z F Mgcawu District, Nothern Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Tsantsabane? 41,745 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Tsantsabane? About 29 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Tsantsabane? About 2.3 people per km²
- What borders Tsantsabane? Dawid Kruiper, Ga-Segonyana, Gamagara, Joe Morolong, Kgatelopele, Kheis and Siyancuma
- What is there to see in Tsantsabane? Rockwood Nature Reserve, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
- What time zone is Tsantsabane in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Tsantsabane? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Tsantsabane? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Tsantsabane? 40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Tsantsabane? Settlements lie between 1,007 m and 1,522 m
- What is the highest point in Tsantsabane? Toto (1,826 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Tsantsabane? August to May
- How many hospitals are in Tsantsabane? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Tsantsabane? 7 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Tsantsabane? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Tsantsabane? 8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Tsantsabane? ZA3085 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 18,290.0 km²
- P-code: ZA3085
- District: Z F Mgcawu District
- Main town: Postmasburg

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