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Mafeking

Mahikeng
Mafikeng, Mafeking
Mahikeng is located in North West (South African province)
Mahikeng
Mahikeng
Mahikeng is located in South Africa
Mahikeng
Mahikeng
Mahikeng is located in Africa
Mahikeng
Mahikeng
 Mahikeng shown within North West
Coordinates: 25°51′S 25°38′E / 25.850°S 25.633°E / -25.850; 25.633Coordinates: 25°51′S 25°38′E / 25.850°S 25.633°E / -25.850; 25.633
Country South Africa
Province North West
District Ngaka Modiri Molema
Municipality Mahikeng
Established 1852
Area
 • Total 24.57 km2 (9.49 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Total 15,117
 • Density 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African 74.5%
 • Coloured 7.5%
 • Indian/Asian 7.3%
 • White 9.9%
 • Other 0.8%
First languages (2011)
 • Tswana 53.3%
 • English 18.6%
 • Afrikaans 14.1%
 • Sotho 3.0%
 • Other 11.1%
Postal code (street) 2745
PO box 2745
Website www.mahikeng.gov.za
Mafikeng
Climate chart ()
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: SAWS