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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.
Tzaneen
Tsaneng | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Tea and more plantation in Tzaneen | |
  Tzaneen  Tzaneen  Tzaneen | |
| 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 |
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
editThe Wolkberg area is one of only two areas in the world where the critically endangered butterfly, Lepidochrysops lotana, are found.[2][3]
Weather
editThe 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
edit- 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