Thabazimbi
South Africa · LimpopoZA
Iron mining town in the Limpopo province of South Africa
Thabazimbi is an iron mining town in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The town is at the feet of the Ysterberg and is surrounded by the Witfonteinrand and Boshofberg with the Kransberg in the background. The name Thabazimbi means mountain of iron because of the large iron ore reef that was discovered in 1919 by J. H. Williams. The mine boasts one of the largest mining shafts in Africa. More than two million tonnes of ore are mined every year and hauled by train to Mittal's iron and steel works. The railway line from Rustenburg reached the area in the 1930s and full scale iron and steel production began. The town was proclaimed in 1953. Kumba Iron Ore, previously Kumba Resources, is now the principal operator of the iron ore mine.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,365
- Coordinates
- -24.592, 27.412
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 979 m
Overview of Thabazimbi
Thabazimbi is the kind of small town you find in Limpopo, South Africa. About 10,365 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 979 metres.
Things to do in Thabazimbi
Nature in Thabazimbi
(3)Thabazimbi records National Parks, Nature Reserves and Wildlife under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Thabazimbi is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Thabazimbi
(1)Looking for adventure? Thabazimbi has Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Thabazimbi.
Best time to visit Thabazimbi
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Thabazimbi are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Limpopo. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Thabazimbi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thabazimbi known for?
- Thabazimbi, in Limpopo, South Africa, is best known for nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 10,365 residents.
- What can you do in Thabazimbi?
- Recorded activities in Thabazimbi include National Parks, Nature Reserves, Wildlife and Treasure Hunts. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Thabazimbi?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Thabazimbi located?
- Thabazimbi is located in Limpopo, 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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