What is Polokwane?
Polokwane, also known by its former name, Pietersburg, is a city and the capital of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. It is South Africa’s largest urban center north of Gauteng. Polokwane was one of the host cities of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Where Is Polokwane In South Africa
Polokwane detail and street level map showing the suburbs and landmarks of Polokwane including the location of the Peter Mokoba Stadium and Polokwane Game Reserve.
Few travelers to this part of the world can avoid Polokwane – Passing through is mandatory, before continuing to destinations like the Kruger National Park and the Magoebaskloof. For additional information please visit Polokwane Information.
If you are interested in overnighting in the area, we can recommend some great hotels, guest houses, and self-catering properties.
If you’re only planning on driving through Polokwane, en-route to another destination, you may want to peruse our Polokwane Restaurants before you leave to see if you should plan a stop here for lunch or maybe just a coffee. Also, check out Polokwane Things To Do to see if there are any activities for which you would consider stopping.
Which province is Polokwane in?
Limpopo Province
Polokwane (Place of Safety) is a city of 130,000 people (2011) in South Africa. It is the capital of the Limpopo Province. It is South Africa’s largest urban center north of Gauteng. It used to be known as Pietersburg.
What language does Polokwane speak?
Polokwane has a population of about 640,000 inhabitants. Spoken languages are Sepedi, TshTsonga, TshiVenda, IsiNdebele, and English and Afrikaans.