Namakgale

Namakgale
Namakgale
Namakgale
Namakgale

 Namakgale shown within Limpopo

Coordinates: 23°56′17″S 31°01′41″E / 23.938°S 31.028°E / -23.938; 31.028Coordinates: 23°56′17″S 31°01′41″E / 23.938°S 31.028°E / -23.938; 31.028
Country South Africa
Province Limpopo
District Mopani
Municipality Ba-Phalaborwa
Area[1]
 • Total 12.97 km2 (5.01 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 36,365
 • Density 2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 99.6%
 • Coloured 0.1%
 • Indian/Asian 0.1%
 • White 0.1%
 • Other 0.1%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • Northern Sotho 65.5%
 • Tsonga 23.3%
 • Sotho 3.8%
 • Zulu 2.0%
 • Other 5.3%
Postal code (street) 1391
PO box 1391
Area code 015

Namakgale is a large township lying 12 km outside Phalaborwa in Mopani District in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Its nearest neighbouring townships are Lulekani, Makhushane, Maseke and Mashishimale on the R71 road to Gravelotte.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Namakgale". Census 2011.
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