Taung
South Africa · North WestZA
Town in North West Province, South Africa
Taung is a small town situated in the North West Province of South Africa. The name means place of the lion and was named after Tau, the King of the Barolong people. Tau is the Tswana word for lion.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 18,289
- Coordinates
- -27.531, 24.787
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 1356 m
Overview of Taung
Set in North West, South Africa, Taung is a small town. Records put its population near 18,289. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,356 metres.
Things to do in Taung
Culture in Taung
(1)Under culture, Taung is tagged with Ancient Ruins. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Taung's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Small places like Taung are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching North West. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Taung that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taung known for?
- Taung, in North West, South Africa, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 18,289 residents.
- What can you do in Taung?
- Recorded activities in Taung include Ancient Ruins. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Taung located?
- Taung is located in North West, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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