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    Klerksdorp is located in the North West Province, South Africa. Klerksdorp, the largest city in the North West Province, is located 165 km (103 mi) southeast of Mahikeng, the provincial capital. Klerksdorp was also the first capital of the then Transvaal Republic and used to be the home of the first Stock Exchange in … See more

    Beginnings (1837/38 and on)
    The city was founded in 1837 or 1838 when the Voortrekkers settled on the banks of the Schoonspruit  ("Clear stream"), which flows … See more

    Economic History
    In 1865, twenty-eight years after Klerksdorp had been founded, James Taylor opened the … See more

    Modern Economy
    All of the South African major banks like FNB, ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec Bank have branches in the city.
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    Electricity
    The South African state-owned power company ESKOM operates several substations in the city. See more

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    Climate
    Klerksdorp has a semi-arid climate (BSk, according to the Köppen climate classification), with warm to hot summers and cool, dry winters. The average annual precipitation is 482 mm (19 in), with most rainfall occurring … See more

    Airport
    P.C Pelser Airport is a medium-sized airport in South Africa, serving the region of Klerksdorp. The airport is mostly used by private local … See more

    • Mining shafts excavated in the 1880s.
    • The Klerksdorp Museum. It was built in 1891 as a prison and served as such until 1973. The house of … See more

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    Klerksdorp, the largest city in the North West Province, is located 165 km (103 mi) southeast of Mahikeng, the provincial capital. Klerksdorp was also the first capital of the then Transvaal Republic and used to be the home of the first Stock Exchange in the region. It became an important trading town linking Kimberley to Johannesburg.
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    The annual Klerksdorp Marathon showcases their love of sports, while the "Klerksdorp Museum," a former prison, bears witness to their colonial past. Despite modern influences, they value family, community and hospitality to visitors. Are there any vaccination requirements for Klerksdorp?
    The most famous of the battles around Klerksdorp, is that of the Battle of Ysterspruit ("Iron Stream"), in which the Boer general Koos de la Rey achieved a great victory. The battle is one of the most celebrated of the general's career, being the battle in which the Boer soldiers pioneered the art of firing from horseback.
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    In comparison to other major towns and cities in South Africa, Klerksdorp is still considered one of the safer locations in the nation. The Klerksdorp district consist of the towns Klerksdorp, Hartbeesfontein, Orkney and Stilfontein. Together they are known as the KOSH-area.
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  4. Top 18 Things to Do in Klerksdorp, South Africa: Ultimate Guide

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  6. Klerksdorp is a historic town in the North-West province of South Africa, where you can discover the legacy of the Anglo-Boer War and the gold mining industr… See more
    Klerksdorp is a historic town in the North-West province of South Africa, where you can discover the legacy of the Anglo-Boer War and the gold mining industry. Visit the old cemetery to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers and children, or explore the Klerksdorp Museum to learn more about the town's history and culture. If you love nature, you can enjoy the wildlife and scenery at the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve, where you can spot red-billed hornbills, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. For the thrill-seekers, there are hiking and biking trails to challenge your skills and endurance, such as the Oudorp trail that offers panoramic views of the town and its surroundings.
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