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About Us


The Area

The Blouberg Municipal area covers an area of approximately 5054sqkm. The Blouberg area is situated plus minus 95km from Polokwane. It is a area that covers a wide geagraphic area right up to the Botswana Border. The portion of this area straddles the Tropic of Capricon.The Blouberg area has 139 settlement with a population estimated at 161 322 inhabitants.

The Climate

Blouberg is a hot area with annual rainfall varying between 380 and 550mm. Most rainfall is experienced during the summer months. Evapo-transpiration during the rainy season is very high.  The area is prone to frequent drought that has an adverse effect on the local economy.  The only perennial river is the Mogalakwena River, which feeds the Glen-Alpine dam, which is the only source of pipeline water in the area.