Clocolan
Municipality
Municipality:
District Municipality:
Clocolan Tourism Bureau
Clocolan
Phone number: 058-713-0012
Clocolan is named after the Hlohlowane Mountain, a name too difficult to say for many people.
Attractions
Also see the
neighbouring towns
The Hlohlowane Mountain is 1'820m high.
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History
This area was inhabited by the Kwena people under Chief Mohlomi. They were raided by many other tribes, such as the Ngwaneni, Zulu and Ndebele. A European trader built a store in the hollow below the Hlohlowane Mountain. The town was laid out in 1906 close to the store.
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Climate
The mountain air causes the village to have a crisp climate. The area is well-watered.
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Ecosystem
Clocolan is on grassland at the foot of the Hlohlowane Mountain.
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Economy
Farming: Grain, maize, corn, fruit, potatoes, wheat, cattle.
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