Tshipise
| Tshipise | |
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| Coordinates: 22°32′02″S 30°40′12″E / 22.534°S 30.670°ECoordinates: 22°32′02″S 30°40′12″E / 22.534°S 30.670°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Vhembe |
| Municipality | Mutale |
| Established | 1936 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.50 km2 (0.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,052 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 98.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.6% |
| • Other | 0.7% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Venda | 94.8% |
| • English | 1.0% |
| • Other | 4.2% |
| Postal code (street) | 0901 |
| PO box | 0901 |
| Area code | 015 |
Tshipise is a town in Vhembe District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Holiday resort 66 km south-east of Musina and 84 km north-east of Louis Trichardt. It was developed from 1936. Formerly spelt Chipise, the name is said to be derived from chia fisu, ‘burn’, ‘be hot’, referring to the mineral springs at 65°C.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Tshipise". Census 2011.
- ↑ Raper, R.E. (1987). "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names". Human Science Research Council. p. 438. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
Municipalities and communities of Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
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District seat: Thohoyandou | ||
| Musina | .svg.png) | |
| Mutale | ||
| Thulamela | ||
| Makhado | ||
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