# Matzikama Municipality, West Coast District – Population

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Local municipality · West Coast District 

# Matzikama

Matzikama is a local municipality of South Africa in West Coast District, Western Cape Province. It had an estimated **76,790 people** in 2020 on 12,981 km² (about 5.9 per km²). 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 174 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 76,790people (2020)
- 12,981km²
- 174mapped services
- 100 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in Matzikama?

Matzikama had an estimated **76,790 people** in 2020 — 15.4% of West Coast District, 124th of 190 local municipalities. There are 960 women for every 1,000 men (below the West Coast District figure of 976). Spread over 12,981 km², that is about **5.9 people per km²**, 159th of 190 local municipalities.

25.9% of people are children under 15 and 7.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 31 across West Coast District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 50 children and older people.

0–4 ****6,425**

5–9 ****6,815**

10–14 ****6,614**

15–19 ****6,017**

20–24 ****5,651**

25–29 ****5,729**

30–34 ****6,660**

35–39 ****6,161**

40–44 ****5,758**

45–49 ****4,970**

50–54 ****4,169**

55–59 ****3,471**

60–64 ****2,775**

65–69 ****2,366**

70–74 ****1,442**

75–79 ****1,039**

80+ ****728**

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 Matzikama?

Matzikama lies in [West Coast District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/west-coast/), [Western Cape Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 3 other local municipalities: [Cederberg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/west-coast/cederberg/), [Hantam](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/hantam/) and [Kamiesberg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/namakwa/kamiesberg/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 41.7% of [West Coast District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/western-cape/west-coast/). The centre of Matzikama is about 1,135 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 217 km from Moorreesburg, the main town of West Coast District. The centre point is at 31.2185° S, 18.3821° E. Local names: WC011 .

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 Matzikama

OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Matzikama: 5 attractions; 4 nature reserves; 1 viewpoint; 1 waterfall; 1 memorial; 1 beach.

- "Shower head" · waterfall
- Kalk Gat Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Knersvlakte Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Lutzville Conservation Area · nature reserve
- Zeven Puts Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Curlew Beach · beach
- 5km mark · viewpoint
- Bushman Paintings · attraction
- Bushman Rock Painting · attraction
- Bushman Rock Painting · attraction
- Bushman's Paintings · attraction
- Strandfontein Shell Midden · attraction
- Hannes van Zyl memorial · memorial

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: Matzikama

- 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 railway station

Landplaas (Matzikama), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.2 hours, sunrise around 05:36) and shortest in Jun (about 10.1 hours, sunrise around 07:42, sunset around 17:50).

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 Matzikama

Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in Matzikama. The largest with a recorded population: Vredendal (21,769), Vanrhynsdorp (7,515), Klawer (7,469), Lutzville (6,268), Koekenaap (1,858) and Ebenhaeser (1,563). Settlements here lie between about 9 m and 994 m above sea level (median 100 m).

- Bitterfontein
- Brakfontein A
- Doringbaai
- Ebenhaeser
- Groot Matjiesfontein
- Karoetjieskop
- Klawer
- Kliprand
- Koekenaap
- Koelfontein
- Le Souvenir
- Lutzville
- Molsvlei
- Nuwerus
- Papendorp
- Rietpoort
- South Africa
- Stofkraal
- Strandfontein
- Tahiti
- Uitkyk
- Uitvlugt
- Vanrhynsdorp
- Vredendal
- Weltevrede
- Witblok

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 Matzikama

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

### Water

11 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 lake.

- Doringrivier
- Doringrivier
- Groot Sandleegte
- Holrivier
- Kerskloof
- Klein-Koebeerivier
- Klein-Rietrivier
- Koebeerivier
- Olifants River
- Oorlogskloofrivier
- Rooivlei
- Soutrivier
- Swart se Dam

### Coast and islands

7 headlands; 1 beach; 1 bay.

- Bakoond
- Bruinpunt
- Cliff Point
- Curlew Strand
- Kanonpunt
- Stompneus
- Vaalpunt
- Voëlklip
- Waterbakke

### Hills and mountains

187 hills; 45 mountains; 8 mountain passes; 2 valleys; 1 peak.

- Nebo · 1,097 m
- Gifberg · 1,078 m
- Sandplaat · 1,057 m
- T’Kookoppe · 1,055 m
- Witklip · 1,035 m
- Grootberg · 1,012 m
- Hondekloof · 1,009 m
- Grootberg · 1,001 m
- Rooikop · 991 m
- Dabidom · 965 m
- Kammasberg · 965 m
- Moutonsberg · 962 m
- Uitkyk · 958 m
- Tafelkoppe · 954 m
- Gifberg · 952 m
- Platklipberg · 949 m
- Tierberg · 948 m
- Rooiberg · 934 m
- Witberg · 927 m
- Rooiberg · 915 m
- Rondekop · 905 m
- Brakkie se Kop · 899 m
- Bakenkop · 897 m
- Nieuwefontein · 897 m

…and 219 more.

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.

- Zeven Puts Private Nature Reserve

### Getting around

5 airfields; 1 airport.

- Doringbaai
- Monasite
- Papendorp
- Vanrhynsdorp
- Vredendal
- Vredendal

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 Matzikama and the best time to visit

Using the climate of West Coast District, the warmest month is Feb (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 332 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (71 mm) and the driest Feb (6 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 6 

Feb 24 6 

Mar 22 8 

Apr 19 23 

May 16 40 

Jun 12 71 

Jul 12 64 

Aug 12 53 

Sep 15 23 

Oct 18 15 

Nov 21 13 

Dec 23 9 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Matzikama

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Matzikama 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.52688&mlon=18.28919#map=17/-31.52688/18.28919) 

Petrol pump Caltex · Matzikama 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.03718&mlon=18.26741#map=17/-31.03718/18.26741) 

Hotel Hardeveld Lodge · Matzikama 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.14835&mlon=18.35965#map=17/-31.14835/18.35965) 

School Nuwerus High School · Matzikama 7.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-31.15084&mlon=18.36032#map=17/-31.15084/18.36032) 

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 Matzikama

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

- Hospitals3
- Banks8
- ATMs5
- Petrol pumps22
- Hotels33
- Shopping malls5
- Schools60
- Pharmacies6
- Restaurants27
- Police stations4
- 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 West Coast District

- Bergrivier
- Cederberg
- Saldanha Bay
- Swartland

## Quick answers

- Where is Matzikama?In West Coast District, Western Cape Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Matzikama?76,790 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Matzikama?About 31 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Matzikama?About 5.9 people per km²
- What borders Matzikama?Cederberg, Hantam and Kamiesberg
- What is there to see in Matzikama?"Shower head", 5km mark, Bushman Paintings, Bushman Rock Painting
- What time zone is Matzikama in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Matzikama?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Matzikama?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Matzikama?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Matzikama?Settlements lie between 9 m and 994 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Matzikama?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Matzikama?Nebo (1,097 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Matzikama?January to December
- Where is the nearest ATM to Matzikama?Capitec Bank ATM, about 35 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Matzikama?Caltex, about 23 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Matzikama?3 mapped
- How many banks are in Matzikama?8 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Matzikama?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Matzikama?22 mapped
- What is the P-code of Matzikama?ZA1011 (OCHA common operational dataset)