North West, South Africa · Africa
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Mafikeng is a town located in North West, South Africa. With a population of 77,110, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Mafikeng sits in South Africa, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mafikeng to your route.
Mahikeng (Tswana for "Place of Rocks"), formerly known as Mafikeng and alternatively known as Mafeking (, US also ), is the capital city of the North West province of South Africa.
Close to South Africa's border with Botswana, Mafikeng is 1,400 km (870 mi) northeast of Cape Town and 260 km (160 mi) west ofRead more
Johannesburg. In 2001 it had a population of 49,300. In 2007 Mafikeng was reported to have a population of 250,000, of which the CBD constituted between 69,000 and 75,000. It is built on the open veld at an elevation of 1,500 m (4,921 ft), by the banks of the Upper Molopo River. The Madibi goldfields are some 15 kilometres (9+1⁄2 miles) south of the town.
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Mafikeng is located in North West, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -25.8652 latitude, 25.6442 longitude.
Mafikeng has a population of approximately 77,110 people, making it a town in South Africa.
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