Polokwane
is the provincial
capital of Limpopo
Province. It is the
largest city in the
north of the country,
and the major economic
hub in the province.
It is
centrally positioned
within the Capricorn
District Municipality,
60Km South of the Tropic
of Capricorn, making a
large part of the region
easily accessible.
The
excellent climate makes
Polokwane an ideal place
to live and also
promotes sport and
recreation. Summer
rainfall varies between
400 - 600mm per year.
FIGURE 1: Area Map (Limpopo
Province)
The city
of Polokwane proximity
as the nearest major
centre to the
neighbouring countries
of Botswana, Zimbabwe,
Mozambique and
Swaziland, makes it an
ideal international
gateway and good
destination in itself.
The
municipality is strategically located
275 km north of Pretoria, the country’s
capital, and on the N1 highway and the
main railway to Zimbabwe, serving as a
stopping point for people coming in from
Zimbabwe or other parts of Africa
