Nakop is a small town and border post in northwestern South Africa on its border with Namibia. It lies ten kilometres north of the Orange River. In August 1914, the town was the site of the first conflict between German and South African troops in World War I over control of German South West Africa.
Nakop | |
|---|---|
  Nakop  Nakop | |
| Coordinates: 28°05′31″S 20°00′36″E / 28.0919°S 20.01°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| District | ZF Mgcawu |
| Municipality | Kai !Garib |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 315 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001) | |
| • Coloured | 100.0% |
| First languages (2001) | |
| • Afrikaans | 100% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Area code | 054 |
| South Africa | Namibia | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Northern Cape | |
| Nearest town | Nakop | Ariamsvlei |
| Road | N10 | B3 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28°05′31″S 20°00′36″E / 28.0919°S 20.01°E | 28°05′31″S 20°00′36″E / 28.0919°S 20.01°E |
| Telephone number | +27 (0)54 571 0008 / 0077 | |
| Fax number | +27 (0)54 571 0009 | |
| Postal address | ||
| Business hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Main Place Nakop". Census 2001.
- ^ "DHA Webpage - South African Ports of entry". Archived from the original on 28 August 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2013.