Ellisras is a coal mining town in the Limpopo province of South Africa immediately east of the Waterberg Coalfield.
Ellisras, established as Ellisras in 1960, is a town with a history dating back to the 1930s.
In 2002, ‘Ellisras’ was renamed ‘Lephalale’ by the provincial government of Limpopo. The main river that crosses the municipality is called the Lephalale River.
Lephalale is divided into three main subsections, Ellisras, Onverwacht and Marapong.
The summers in Lephalale last for about 22 days and the winters last for about 10. The temperature changes from 7 to 32 degrees Celsius, and it rarely dips below 4 or goes above 36 degrees Celsius.
According to the score, Lephalale is the best place year-round for hot weather activities. When it’s summer, visit from early February to mid-April and from early September to early November.
From mining and electricity production in Lephalale to game farming and tourism, it is a diverse economy.
