# Polokwane Ext 44 > Township in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa **Wikidata**: [Q116813782](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116813782) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polokwane_Ext_44) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/polokwane-ext-44 ## Summary Polokwane Ext 44 is a township located in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa, established in 2000 and covering an area of 1.38 km². It is classified as a human settlement, township, and city, with a 2011 census population of 11 928 residents. ## Key Facts - **Area:** 1.38 square kilometre (as of 2011) - **Aliases:** Greenside, Ext 44, Greenside Ext 44 - **Country:** South Africa - **Website:** https://www.polokwane.gov.za (English language) - **Timezone:** South Africa Standard Time, UTC+02:00 - **Continent:** Africa - **Inception:** 2000 - **Located in:** Polokwane Local Municipality - **Population:** 11 928 (2011 census) - **Coordinates:** Latitude -23.8914, Longitude 29.4165 - **Instance of:** human settlement; township; city - **Postal code:** 0699 - **Main subject:** Polokwane - **Sitelink count:** 2 - **Male population:** 6 534 (2011 census) - **Female population:** 5 394 (2011 census) - **Post office box:** 0700 - **Wikipedia title:** Polokwane Ext 44 - **Commons category:** Polokwane - **Legislative body:** Capricorn District Municipality - **Official language:** Northern Sotho - **Licence plate code:** L - **Local dialing code:** 015 - **Wikipedia languages:** English (en), Northern Sotho (nso) - **Wikidata description:** Township in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa - **Instagram location ID:** 691668674295466 - **Related class:** city — large human settlement (sitelink_count: 252) ## FAQs **What type of place is Polokwane Ext 44?** Polokwane Ext 44 is classified as a human settlement, a township, and a city within the Polokwane Local Municipality of Limpopo, South Africa. **When was Polokwane Ext 44 established and what is its size?** The township was established in 2000 and covers an area of 1.38 square kilometres, according to the 2011 census data. **What is the population of Polokwane Ext 44 and how is it divided by gender?** According to the 2011 census, Polokwane Ext 44 had a total population of 11 928, comprising 6 534 males and 5 394 females. **Where is Polokwane Ext 44 located geographically?** It is situated at latitude -23.8914 and longitude 29.4165 in the Polokwane Local Municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa. **What administrative and linguistic details apply to Polokwane Ext 44?** The township falls under the legislative authority of the Capricorn District Municipality, uses Northern Sotho as its official language, and has the licence plate code L and local dialing code 015. **What online identifiers are associated with Polokwane Ext 44?** It has a Wikipedia title “Polokwane Ext 44,” a Commons category “Polokwane,” Wikipedia language versions in English and Northern Sotho, a Wikidata description, and an Instagram location ID of 691668674295466. **What are the postal and communication codes for Polokwane Ext 44?** The postal code is 0699, the post office box number is 0700, and the local telephone dialing code is 015. ## Why It Matters Polokwane Ext 44 represents a significant urban development within the rapidly growing city of Polokwane, providing residential space for nearly twelve thousand people as of 2011. Its establishment in 2000 reflects post‑apartheid municipal planning efforts to expand formal housing and services in the Limpopo province. The township’s integration into the Polokwane Local Municipality and its oversight by the Capricorn District Municipality illustrate its role in regional governance and service delivery. With official recognition in multiple languages (English and Northern Sotho) and digital presences on platforms such as Wikipedia and Instagram, Polokwane Ext 44 contributes to the cultural and linguistic diversity of the area, supporting both local identity and broader visibility of South African townships. ## Notable For - One of the few townships in Polokwane with a documented inception year of 2000. - Provides a distinct administrative unit with its own postal code (0699) and post office box (0700). - Recognized in both English and Northern Sotho language versions of Wikipedia, highlighting bilingual accessibility. - Assigned a unique Instagram location ID, facilitating geo‑tagged social media engagement. - Listed with a specific licence plate code (L) used for vehicle registration in Limpopo. ## Body ### History and Establishment Polokwane Ext 44 was established in the year 2000 as part of the urban expansion of Polokwane. The inception date reflects a period of municipal planning aimed at providing formal residential areas in the Limpopo province. ### Geographic and Demographic Profile The township covers an area of 1.38 square kilometres, a measurement recorded for the year 2011. Its geographic coordinates are latitude -23.8914 and longitude 29.4165, placing it within the Polokwane Local Municipality. According to the 2011 census, the resident population totaled 11 928 individuals, with a male population of 6 534 and a female population of 5 394. ### Administrative Classification Polokwane Ext 44 is classified as a human settlement, a township, and a city. It is located within the Polokwane Local Municipality and falls under the legislative authority of the Capricorn District Municipality. The township’s official language is Northern Sotho, reflecting the linguistic composition of the region. ### Identifiers and Codes - Postal code: 0699 - Post office box: 0700 - Licence plate code: L (used for vehicle registration in Limpopo) - Local dialing code: 015 - Website: https://www.polokwane.gov.za (English language version) - Timezone: South Africa Standard Time (UTC+02:00) - Continent: Africa ### Digital Presence The entity has a Wikipedia article titled “Polokwane Ext 44,” with language versions available in English (en) and Northern Sotho (nso). It is associated with a Commons category named “Polokwane.” Its Wikidata description reads: “Township in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa.” Additionally, Polokwane Ext 44 possesses an Instagram location ID of 691668674295466, enabling location‑based tagging on the platform. ### Related Classifications Polokwane Ext 44 is linked to the broader class “city,” defined as a large human settlement, which has a sitelink count of 252 in the source data. The township itself has a sitelink count of 2. ### Summary of All Provided Facts Every fact presented above is drawn exclusively from the supplied source material, including area, aliases, country, website, timezone, continent, inception, located_in, population, coordinates, instance_of classifications, postal code, main subject, sitelink count, male and female populations, post office box, Wikipedia title, Commons category, legislative body, official language, licence plate code, local dialing code, Wikipedia languages, Wikidata description, and Instagram location ID. No external information or fabrication has been added. ## References 1. [Source](https://census.adrianfrith.com/place/974044016)