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Lichtenburg Accommodation: Nearby towns with accommodation:
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Lichtenburg is a town situated in North West Province of South Africa.
The town was established in 1873 and was named by Transvaal President Thomas Burgers, Lichtenburg (Town of Light). On the 13 March 1926, Jacobus Voorendyk, discovered a diamond on his family farm and within 12 months there were 108,000 fortune seekers on the scene. The resulting diamond rush lasted ten years.
The main economic activity is the production of maize (corn). Lichtenburg lies in the heart of the maize triangle, which is the main maize growing area in South Africa.
Another major economic activity in the Lichtenburg area is the production of cement. Within a radius of 80 km of Lichtenburg there are three major cement producers. This creates an opportunity for long distance transport and related activities.
Lichtenburg is situated approximately 230 km west of Johannesburg on the main route to Mmabatho. It lies 1 459 m above sea level. The climate is healthy and moderate. Frost occurs in winter but the days are pleasantly sunny. As a result of natural water resources and wide open spaces it has a natural charm and is a true oasis in an otherwise slightly arid North West Province
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