Waterberg District Municipality

The Waterberg District is an administrative region in western Limpopo comprising five local municipalities with distinct characteristics. The area spans a large territory and shares a border with Botswana.

The district was inhabited in ancient times by hunter-gatherers, as evidenced by stone tools reaching back to the Early Stone Age. The modern administrative region was later organized as a distinct entity.

The area is shaped by diverse language communities, with Sepedi being the dominant language in daily life and local traditions. This linguistic variety reflects the different groups that call the region home.

The region is anchored by several larger towns like Modimolle, Bela-Bela, and Lephalale that serve as hubs and stopping points. These places offer basic services and are good starting points for exploring the surrounding areas.

The region is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and holds substantial mineral deposits that play a role in the local economy. This natural and economic importance gives the area multiple dimensions worth understanding.

Location: Limpopo

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Modimolle

Elevation above the sea: 1,065 m

Website: http://waterberg.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -24.70000,28.40000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26