Seshego facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seshego
Sešego
Maboneng
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 Seshego
Location in Limpopo
Seshego
Location in South Africa
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Capricorn |
| Municipality | Polokwane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.08 km2 (10.84 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 83,863 |
| • Density | 2,986.6/km2 (7,735.2/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.2% |
| • Coloured | 0.2% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| • Other | 0.3% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Northern Sotho | 84.5% |
| • Tsonga | 3.1% |
| • Venda | 2.4% |
| • English | 2.1% |
| • Other | 8.0% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) |
0742
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| PO box |
0742
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| Area code | 015 |
Seshego is a lively town in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is located just northwest of the city of Polokwane. Seshego is part of the Polokwane Local Municipality and the Capricorn District Municipality.
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Seshego's History
Between 1972 and 1974, Seshego was the main town for a special area called Lebowa. This area was set up for certain groups of people in South Africa. It was later changed in 1994.
Today, Seshego has many industries. They make things like food, drinks, and clothes. They also produce items from wood and metal. Many people who live in Seshego travel to Polokwane for their jobs.
Exploring Seshego's Areas
Seshego is divided into eight main living areas, called zones. A well-known leader, Julius Malema, grew up in Zone 1. This part of Zone 1 is known as Masakaneng.
You can also find the Seshego Dam in the western part of the town. This dam is built on the Molautsi River, also known as the Blood River. It's a key water source for the area.
Seshego's Climate
Seshego has a mild climate that is called "semi-arid." This means it's usually warm and sunny, but it doesn't get a lot of rain. The summers are hot, and the winters are cool.
Here's a quick look at the weather in Seshego:
| Climate data for Seshego | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
22 (72) |
19 (66) |
19 (66) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
24 (75) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16 (61) |
15 (59) |
14 (57) |
11 (52) |
7 (45) |
3 (37) |
3 (37) |
6 (43) |
9 (48) |
12 (54) |
14 (57) |
15 (59) |
10 (51) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 80 (3.1) |
57 (2.2) |
51 (2.0) |
22 (0.9) |
5 (0.2) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
3 (0.1) |
30 (1.2) |
72 (2.8) |
69 (2.7) |
389 (15.2) |
| Source: SA Explorer | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Seshego
Seshego is home to some well-known individuals:
- Julius Malema is a political leader. He is the head of the Economic Freedom Fighters party.
- Da Capo is a famous DJ and music producer. He creates popular music.
See also
In Spanish: Seshego para niños
