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.
Located in a secluded valley, the town is nestled beneath the rugged granite peaks of the Klein Koperberge. The town's name provides insight into its origins as an early settlement that grew into a significant center for copper mining operations.