Tzaneen
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Tzaneen
Tsaneng | |
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Town | |
 Tea and more plantation in Tzaneen | |
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| Coordinates: 23°50′S 30°10′E / 23.833°S 30.167°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Mopani |
| Municipality | Greater Tzaneen |
| • Councillor | (ANC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.16 km2 (8.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 719 m (2,359 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 14,571 |
| • Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • White | 46.1% |
| • Black African | 45.0% |
| • Indian/Asian | 7.0% |
| • Coloured | 1.0% |
| • Other | 0.9% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 41.5% |
| • Northern Sotho | 18.1% |
| • Tsonga | 13.5% |
| • English | 13.4% |
| • Other | 6.4% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 0850 |
| PO box | 0850 |
| Area code | 015 |
Tzaneen (/zəˈniːn/) is a town situated in the Mopani district of the Limpopo Province in South Africa. It is situated in a high rainfall fertile region with tropical and subtropical agriculture taking place in a 20,000 square kilometres (7,700 sq mi) region. It is Limpopo's second largest town after Polokwane.
About 475,000 people reside within a 30 km (19 mi) radius, with the town itself holding a population of 14,571, according to the 2011 census.
Geology and geography
[edit]The Wolkberg area is one of only two areas in the world where the critically endangered butterfly, Lepidochrysops lotana, are found.[2][3]
Weather
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The summer months, September – March, have an average temperature of 28 °C (82 °F) and winter months around 15 °C (59 °F). Rainfall averages from around 800 mm (31 in) per year in town to over 1,500 mm (59 in) per year in the mountains.
Notable people
[edit]- Tito Mboweni (1959–2024), businessman, economist and former central banker
- Cassel Mathale former Limpopo Premier, Current DP
- Marchant de Lange (born 1990), international cricketer[4]
- Master KG, singer, record producer
- King Monada, singer
- Mahlatse "Chiliboy" Ralepelle (born 1986), rugby player
- Trevor Nyakane, South African rugby union player
- Judas Moseamedi, PSL player
- Andrew Rabutla, former Jomo Cosmos F.C. player
- Ernst Roets (born 1985), Deputy CEO of AfriForum
- Peta Teanet, Music Producer and Singer
- Benny Mayengani, Singer
- Ndavi Nokeri, Miss South Africa 2022
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Main Place Tzaneen". Census 2011.
- ^ Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
- ^ "The Beauty of Butterflies and Moths of South Africa".
- ^ "Marchant de Lange". Cricinfo. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
External links
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- Tzaneen Business, Community & Tourism Site Tzaneen Business, Community & Information Gateway - www.tzaneeninfo.com
- Tzaneen Travel / Business Directory Comprehensive Tzaneen Travel Directory
- Tzaneen Country Club Tzaneen Golf Course
- More about Tzaneen
- Municipal Demarcation Board: Map of the Mopani District Municipality
- Government website
Municipalities and communities of Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
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District seat: Giyani | ||
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| Greater Giyani | ||
| Greater Letaba | ||
| Greater Tzaneen | ||
| Maruleng | ||
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| National | |
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