Nakampe
Village in Bolobedu, Limpopo, South Africa
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Nakampe is a village located in the Bolobedu region of Limpopo province, South Africa. It falls under the Greater Letaba Local Municipality within the Mopani District Municipality. Nakampe is one of several small rural settlements in the Bolobedu cultural area, which is known for its local traditions and semi-rural communities.[2]
Nakampe | |
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Village | |
  Nakampe Location within Limpopo and South Africa  Nakampe Nakampe (South Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 23.39698°S 30.45315°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Mopani |
| Municipality | Greater Letaba |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 4,260 |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 100.0% |
| • Coloured | 0.0% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.0% |
| • White | 0.0% |
| • Other | 0.0% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Sepedi | 93.92% |
| • Xitsonga | 3.33% |
| • Sign language | 0.61% |
| • isiZulu | 0.56% |
| • English | 0.45% |
| • Others | 1.13% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Geography
Nakampe is situated in a rural part of Bolobedu, characterized by small-scale farming and open landscapes. The village's approximate coordinates are 23.39698°S 30.45315°E.[3] The surrounding region consists primarily of rural settlements with local roads connecting villages to larger towns within the Mopani District.
Education
The village and surrounding area are served by public educational institutions. According to the official Limpopo Department of Basic Education's "No Fee Schools 2024" list, schools in the Ga Nakampe area are included in the public education system.[4] Local students typically attend these schools or travel to nearby towns for secondary education.
Educational facilities in Nakampe include:
Administration
Nakampe is governed as part of the Greater Letaba Local Municipality, which is one of the five local municipalities within the Mopani District. The municipality manages local service delivery, including basic infrastructure, education oversight, and community development initiatives.[7]
Notable people
- Tshepo Ramodisa – actor, author and poet.[8]
