Living in Mankweng
Mankweng is a large place in Limpopo, South Africa, home to 49,480 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 15%, #86 of 578), remote workers (top 16%, #90 of 578), expat professionals (top 18%, #104 of 578).
Residents49,480
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport26 km (Polokwane International)
Nearest city of 100k+24 km
Within 30 km345,400 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 1,290 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line26.1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein677 km
Within 10 km49,480 people
Winter daylight13 h 37 min, sunset 17:48
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mankweng
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 37 min and sets around 17:48; in late June it sets around 17:23.
How Mankweng 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 | 57 | #112 of 367 | #11 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #131 of 578 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #119 of 367 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #113 of 367 | #7 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #109 of 367 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #69 of 367 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #86 of 578 | #1 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 38 | #120 of 224 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 40 | #122 of 204 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 41 | #114 of 164 | #5 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #90 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 56 | #139 of 212 | #6 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 40 | #117 of 168 | #6 of 8 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #140 of 367 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #116 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 29 | #115 of 186 | #5 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #104 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #96 of 367 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #347 of 578 | #30 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #141 of 578 | #6 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #330 of 578 | #29 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #341 of 578 | #28 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #100 of 578 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #101 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #424 of 578 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #111 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #125 of 233 | #6 of 13 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mankoeng 11 km
- Sebayeng 15 km
- Polokwane 24 km
- Tzaneen 47 km
- Duiwelskloof 49 km
- Lebowakgomo 52 km
- Lenyenye 58 km
- Ga-Kgapane 59 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.