Living in Thohoyandou
Thohoyandou is a city in Limpopo, South Africa, home to 107,144 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 11%, #40 of 367), low-income households (top 17%, #97 of 578), low-income families (top 18%, #66 of 367).
Residents107,144
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport145 km (Polokwane International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km147,700 people
Terrain around itabout 640 m, height range 450 m
Main railway line59.7 km
Distance to Bloemfontein807 km
Within 10 km126,236 people
Greater areaGreater Thohoyandou, the core
Winter daylight13 h 33 min, sunset 17:43
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Thohoyandou
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 33 min and sets around 17:43; in late June it sets around 17:22.
How Thohoyandou 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 | 63 | #40 of 367 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 60 | #97 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #66 of 367 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #66 of 367 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #150 of 367 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #106 of 367 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #155 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #88 of 224 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #88 of 204 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 50 | #89 of 164 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #112 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #82 of 212 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #74 of 168 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #71 of 74 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #88 of 367 | #2 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 54 | #112 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 50 | #79 of 186 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #139 of 578 | #4 of 42 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #92 of 367 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #493 of 578 | #39 of 42 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #134 of 578 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #219 of 578 | #18 of 42 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #500 of 578 | #38 of 42 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #77 of 578 | #2 of 42 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #98 of 578 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #299 of 578 | #7 of 42 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 54 | #150 of 578 | #5 of 42 | Map |
| Digital native | 42 | #91 of 233 | #2 of 13 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tshitereke 7 km
- Malamulele 20 km
- Tshandama 22 km
- Giyani 46 km
- Ka-Mhinga 47 km
- Nthabalala 59 km
- Louis Trichardt 61 km
- Senwamokgope 61 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.