Mookgopong
Mookgopong was previously known as Naboomspruit
Municipality
Municipality: Mookgopong Local Municipality
District Municipality: Waterberg District Municipality
Mookgopong Tourism Bureau
Mookgopong
Phone number: 014-743-0957
Fax number: 014-743-0853
Email:
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Attractions
Also see the
neighbouring towns
Nylsvlei Nature Reserve (3'100Ha), 20Km south of Mookgopong, is a flood plain in the Nyl River. There are hot springs of about 39°C in the nearby Waterberg.
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History
Mookgopong was founded in 1910 when tin was dicovered here. It was originally named Naboomspruit after the Euphorbia tree which grows inthe area. The mining shanty town grew into a village by 1919. The name Mookgopong was given to Naboomspruit in 2002.
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Economy
Farming: Maize, ground-nuts, citrus, tobacco, cattle.
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