Living in Louis Trichardt
Louis Trichardt is a large place in Limpopo, South Africa, home to 86,854 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 29%, #167 of 578), remote workers (top 31%, #175 of 578), people who put healthcare first (top 36%, #131 of 367).
Residents86,854
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport100 km (Polokwane International)
Nearest city of 100k+61 km
Within 30 km92,800 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 1,120 m, height range 390 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein769 km
Within 10 km86,854 people
Winter daylight13 h 33 min, sunset 17:45
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Louis Trichardt
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 33 min and sets around 17:45; in late June it sets around 17:24.
How Louis Trichardt ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in South Africa. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In South Africa | In Limpopo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #232 of 367 | #14 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #230 of 578 | #13 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #225 of 367 | #14 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #227 of 367 | #14 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #195 of 367 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #156 of 367 | #8 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #247 of 578 | #12 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #175 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #244 of 367 | #14 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #167 of 578 | #9 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 32 | #222 of 578 | #10 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #131 of 367 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #449 of 578 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 4 | #270 of 578 | #14 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #229 of 578 | #19 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #458 of 578 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #107 of 578 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #164 of 578 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #499 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 27 | #269 of 578 | #15 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nthabalala 22 km
- Senwamokgope 48 km
- Thohoyandou 61 km
- Tshitereke 63 km
- Tshandama 70 km
- Ga-Kgapane 74 km
- Duiwelskloof 76 km
- Musina 79 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.