Mogale City Local Municipality, in West Rand District, Gauteng, had a 2022 census population of 438,217 across 1,344.7 km². Krugersdorp is the seat, and the name Mogale honours Chief Mogale wa Mogale, a 19th-century Bakwena leader in the area.
Towns and Villages in Mogale City
| Place | Type |
|---|---|
| Krugersdorp | Town, seat |
| Kagiso | Township |
| Magaliesburg | Town |
| Muldersdrift | Village |
| Rant-en-Dal | Suburb |
| Tarlton | Village |
| Munsieville | Township |
| Krugersdorp North | Suburb |
Further towns, suburbs and localities on record:
- Bagale
- Beckedan
- Featherbrooke Estate
- Gladysvale
- Hekpoort
- Helderblom
- Kings Kloof
- Komnader
- Kromdraai
- Krugersdorp West
- Lewisham
- Noordheuwel
- Orient Hills
- Pienaarville
- Protea Ridge
- Renos
- Rietfontein
- Rietvallei
- Silverfields
- Sonnedal
- The Drift
- Thorndale
Krugersdorp is Mogale City’s largest town and the seat of both the municipal and West Rand district administration. Kagiso, immediately south of Krugersdorp, is the largest township and main residential base for the municipality’s workforce. Magaliesburg and Muldersdrift, both smaller settlements on the N14/R24 corridor toward the Cradle of Humankind, have grown around tourism, lodges and smallholdings rather than mining or industry, while Tarlton and Hekpoort remain largely agricultural, with cattle and grain farms spread across the rolling grassland north of Krugersdorp.
Geography
Mogale City straddles the Magaliesberg mountain range, and includes part of the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind fossil site around the Sterkfontein Caves. The terrain rises from flat Highveld in the south to rugged ridges and valleys in the Magaliesberg to the north, with the Crocodile River cutting through the municipality’s northwestern section. It borders the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality to the east, Merafong City Local Municipality and Rand West City Local Municipality to the south and west, and North West province to the north.
Demographics
Mogale City’s census population grew from 362,618 in 2011 to 438,217 in 2022, a rise of about 21%. Kagiso, Krugersdorp’s township, is the municipality’s most populous settlement, with Tswana the most widely spoken home language across the municipality, alongside Afrikaans and Zulu.
Economy and Local Life
Mogale City’s economy grew out of the Witwatersrand gold rush, with mining still present alongside manufacturing around Krugersdorp. Tourism has become a significant sector, driven by the Cradle of Humankind, Sterkfontein Caves, the Maropeng visitor centre, the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve, and lodges and game farms around Muldersdrift and Hekpoort. The Krugersdorp Game Reserve, within town limits, adds a further tourism draw close to the seat itself. Retail, logistics and light manufacturing along the R28 corridor support most formal employment.
Getting There
The R28 and R24 link Krugersdorp to Johannesburg and Randfontein, and the N14 crosses the municipality’s north, connecting to Pretoria and Rustenburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 60 km east; Lanseria International Airport is closer, roughly 30 km northeast, and is the more convenient option for visitors heading to the Cradle of Humankind. Metrorail services also connect Krugersdorp to central Johannesburg.
FAQ
What is the seat of Mogale City? Krugersdorp.
What is the population of Mogale City? 438,217 at the 2022 census, up from 362,618 in 2011.
What towns are in Mogale City? Krugersdorp, Kagiso, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift and Tarlton.
Which district is Mogale City in? West Rand District Municipality, Gauteng.
What is Mogale City known for? The Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves, and the Magaliesberg mountain range.
How many towns and suburbs does Mogale City have? The municipality’s largest towns are Krugersdorp and Kagiso, with smaller settlements including Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift, Tarlton and Hekpoort spread across the rural west and north, plus dozens of smaller localities and farm settlements listed above.
Was Mogale City always its current name? The municipality took the name Mogale City at the 2000 local government re-demarcation, having previously been known simply as Krugersdorp/Kagiso, and it is named for Chief Mogale wa Mogale.