The town lies at an elevation of  in a narrow valley between the high granite domes of the Klein Koperberge (Small Copper Mountains). This name gives away the reason for the early settlement which gradually turned into a major commercial and administrative centre for copper mining operations in the region.
The town is situated at an elevation in a narrow valley between the high granite domes of the Klein Koperberge, which suggests that it was established due to the presence of copper deposits. Over time, it developed into a major commercial and administrative center for the region's copper mining industry.