Murchison, Limpopo
Murchison | ||
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PO box 4250 | ||
Murchison is a town in Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Mining village 20 km north-east of Leydsdorp and 44 km west of Phalaborwa. Named after Sir Roderick Murchison, a geologist and former President of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS), who prospected in the area.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Murchison". Census 2011.
- ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 324.
Municipalities and communities of Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
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District seat: Giyani | ||
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| Greater Giyani | ||
| Greater Letaba | ||
| Greater Tzaneen |
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| Maruleng |
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