Olifantshoek, Limpopo

Olifantshoek Holofani Xiphuphe
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Coordinates: 23.340°S 30.277°E / -23.340; 30.277
Country	South Africa
Province	Limpopo
District	Vhembe
Municipality	Makhado
Government
• Councillor	Chief Xigalo & Chief Khamanyani
Area [1]
• Total	5.88 km^2 (2.27 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	5,976
• Density	1,000/km^2 (2,600/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011) [1]
• Black African	99.9%
• Indian/Asian	0.1%
First languages (2011) [1]
• Tsonga	97.3%
• Other	2.7%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)	0930
PO box	n/a
Area code	015 873

Olifantshoek is a village in Makhado Local Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Surrounded by Tiyani, Mamaila and Rotterdam villages, with the Ritavi River separating Olifantshoek, Dengeza, Noblehoek and others.

It was formerly under Mopani District Municipality but later demarcated to Vhembe District Municipality early in 2000. It is one of the poorest villages in the Makhado Municipality.

References

1. "Main Place Olifantshoek". Census 2011.