Polokwane Local Municipality

The Polokwane Local Municipality spans 3,766 square kilometers across the Capricorn District, featuring urban centers and extensive rural tribal territories.

Established in December 2000, the municipality emerged during South Africa's governmental restructuring to enhance regional service delivery and administrative efficiency.

The municipality population consists of 92.9 percent Black African residents, with Northern Sotho spoken by 80.4 percent of households as their primary language.

Municipal services and administrative offices operate from the corner of Landdros Mare and Bodenstein Streets, managing affairs for over 628,999 residents.

The University of Limpopo's Turfloop campus in Mankweng positions the municipality as an educational center within the Limpopo Province.

Location: Capricorn District Municipality

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Polokwane

Elevation above the sea: 1,320 m

Website: http://www.polokwane.org.za/

Website: http://polokwane.org.za

GPS coordinates: -23.90000,29.43333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:34