Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality spans 14,642 square kilometers across North West Province, with Klerksdorp functioning as its administrative center point.

The municipality underwent significant administrative changes in 2016 when Tlokwe and Ventersdorp Local Municipalities merged into JB Marks Local Municipality under its jurisdiction.

The district population of 742,821 residents maintains strong Setswana language traditions, which reflects through local administrative communications and community gatherings.

Municipal services and administrative functions operate from the Civic Centre on Patmore Road in Orkney, with direct access to council representatives and documentation services.

The district stands at an elevation of 1,362 meters above sea level, incorporating three distinct local municipalities that manage specific regional development programs.

Location: North West

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Klerksdorp

Elevation above the sea: 1,362 m

Website: http://www.kaundadistrict.gov.za/

Shares border with: West Rand District Municipality, Sedibeng District Municipality

Website: http://kaundadistrict.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -26.83333,26.58333

Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:14