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About Taung

Taung, in North West, sits on the R34 between Warrenton and Vryburg, with the N12 handy if you're coming from Kimberley way. Hartswater, Pampierstad and Jan Kempdorp are all quick hops for locals, while Vryburg and Warrenton make for a solid day trip. Nearest airstrips are Reivilo and Vryburg, both small operations. Fun fact for the road, this dorp is where the famous Taung Skull was dug up back in 1924.

Where is Taung on the map?

Taung is in South Africa, at -27.552, 24.766 - about 39 km north of Pampierstad.

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Hartswater20 mi 35 minPampierstad24 mi 40 minJan Kempdorp29 mi 40 minAmalia37 mi 1 h 15 minReivilo40 mi 1 h 15 minWarrenton41 mi 50 minVryburg45 mi 55 minChristiana50 mi 1 h 15 minSchweizer-Reneke54 mi 1 h 45 minWindsorton65 mi 1 h 25 minHertzogville77 mi 2 h 5 minDelportshoop80 mi 2 h 25 minBloemhof85 mi 1 h 55 minDelareyville96 mi 1 h 55 min

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The closest airport to Taung is Kimberley Airport, 149 km (about 1 h 55 min by car).

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