Living in Mokopane
Mokopane is a city in Limpopo, South Africa, home to 101,090 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 6%, #21 of 367), remote workers (top 13%, #71 of 578), single pensioners (top 13%, #46 of 367).
Residents101,090
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport60 km (Polokwane International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km106,300 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 1,230 m, height range 390 m
Nearest major riverMogalakwena, 3.0 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein613 km
Within 10 km101,090 people
Winter daylight13 h 38 min, sunset 17:51
See Mokopane on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Mokopane
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 38 min and sets around 17:51; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Mokopane 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 | 64 | #21 of 367 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #124 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #64 of 367 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #53 of 367 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #98 of 367 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #46 of 367 | #1 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #158 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #107 of 224 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 47 | #104 of 204 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 44 | #107 of 164 | #4 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #71 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 66 | #103 of 212 | #4 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 60 | #81 of 168 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #100 of 367 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #110 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #86 of 186 | #4 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #136 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #64 of 367 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 36 | #445 of 578 | #35 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 18 | #92 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #204 of 578 | #17 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #467 of 578 | #36 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #83 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #86 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #438 of 578 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 55 | #146 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 41 | #98 of 233 | #3 of 13 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- GaSekhaolelo 27 km
- Mathibela 33 km
- Mookgophong 47 km
- Lebowakgomo 52 km
- Polokwane 57 km
- Elandskraal 71 km
- Mankweng 79 km
- Sebayeng 83 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.