Tshipise
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| Coordinates: 22°32′02″S 30°40′12″E / 22.534°S 30.670°E / -22.534; 30.670 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Vhembe |
| Municipality | Musina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 km2 (0.58 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)[1]
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| • Total | 1,052 |
| • Density | 700/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 98.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.6% |
| • Other | 0.7% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Venda | 94.8% |
| • English | 1.0% |
| • Other | 4.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) |
0901
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| PO box |
0901
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| Area code | 015 |
Tshipise is a town in Vhembe District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Holiday resort 39 km south-east of Musina and 86 km north-east of Louis Trichardt. It was developed from 1936. Formerly spelt Chipise, the name is said to be derived from Tshivenḓa “tshisima tsha u fhisa”, ‘hot spring’, referring to the mineral springs at 65 °C.[2]
Tshipise is best known for the resort, Tshipise a Forever Resort, that provides refuge for the Swaeltjies (Swallows), the nickname given to pensioned people travelling north to Tshipise a Forever Resort for the winter months. The Swaeltjies stay at the resort's caravan park mostly from April to August as the winter temperatures at Tshipise is around 24 °C during the day, making it a perfect winter vacation destination.
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Municipalities and communities of Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo
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District seat: Thohoyandou | ||
| Musina |
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| Collins Chabane | Dzimauli • Spelonken (Hlanganani) • Malamulele • Mapakoni • Mutale • Mutshikilini • Thengwe • Tshilamba | |
| Thulamela |
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| Makhado |
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