Phalaborwa, Mining town in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Located at an elevation of 435 meters, Phalaborwa sits adjacent to Kruger National Park with Africa's largest open-pit copper and phosphate mines.
Archaeological evidence reveals that Sotho people conducted iron and copper mining operations in this area, establishing smelting ovens around 400 AD.
The name Phalaborwa originates from Sotho language meaning 'better than the south' due to the region's favorable environmental conditions.
Phalaborwa Airport connects travelers to major destinations while the town functions as a primary entry point to Kruger National Park.
The town records South Africa's highest winter temperatures, ranging from 9 to 26 degrees Celsius throughout the cold season.
Location: Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality
Inception: 1957
Elevation above the sea: 435 m
GPS coordinates: -23.93333,31.11667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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