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Namakgale

Limpopo, South Africa · Africa

About Namakgale

Namakgale sits on the route: 20 minutes from Phalaborwa, 54km from Kruger National Park.

Namakgale is a town located in Limpopo, South Africa. With a population of 14,588, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Namakgale 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 Namakgale to your route.

About Namakgale

Namakgale is a large township lying 12 km outside Phalaborwa in Mopani District in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Its nearest neighbouring townships are Lulekani, Makhushane, Maseke and Mashishimale on the R71 road to Gravelotte (GaMaenetje). It is next to the Kruger National Park on the north eastern part of

Read more the Limpopo province previously Northern Transvaal. The township enjoys the annual Marula festival during the months of February and March, when the ripe Marula fruit harvest is at its peak, and the Marula traditional beer is brewed. This is home to the Amarula liqueur is harvested, and the pulp is shipped to Cape Town for further processing. The citizens of Namakgale will enjoy the Mopani worms first harvest during March and April, and the second harvest in December. the Mopani tree and the Morula tree are very important to the residents of the Namakgale as they bring important community subsistence farming.

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Where is Namakgale located?

Namakgale is located in Limpopo, South Africa, Africa. The coordinates are -23.9340 latitude, 31.0312 longitude.

What is the population of Namakgale?

Namakgale has a population of approximately 14,588 people, making it a town in South Africa.

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Quick Information

Population
14,588
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Region
Limpopo
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-23.9340, 31.0312

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in South Africa

Police
10111
Ambulance
10177
Fire
10177
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Avoid driving at night in rural areas; keep doors locked in cities.

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Worth the detour from Namakgale

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Kruger National Park

South Africa's flagship safari destination and one of Africa's largest game reserves with the Big Five.

54 km · about 60 min drive

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  • 76 kmBlyde River Canyon Viewpoint (Three Rondavels)Three massive round rock formations resembling traditional huts, overlooking the third largest canyon in the world along South Africa's Panorama Route.

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