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Potchefstroom, North West

South Africa

District capital26.7167° S, 27.1000° E

Potchefstroom is a city located in South Africa, within the North West province. It has a population of 178,285 residents, contributing to its status as a significant urban area in the region.

Population178,285
ProvinceNorth West
Coordinates26.7167° S, 27.1000° E
CountrySouth Africa
Rank in South Africa#43 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

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Potchefstroom Airport

PCFRegional

5.4 km away

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P C Pelser Airport

KXERegional

41.6 km away

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Parys Airport

FAPYLocal

44.4 km away

About Potchefstroom

The city is situated at coordinates -26.71667° latitude and 27.1° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Potchefstroom has an elevation of 1335 meters and operates within the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.

In terms of population, Potchefstroom ranks 43rd out of 991 cities in South Africa. The total urban population of the country is 51,412,164, highlighting the city's relative size compared to larger urban centers.

Cities in North West

Potchefstroom is part of the North West province. Specific rankings within the province are not available, but it is one of the urban areas in this region.

Rustenburg373,695Klerksdorp227,039Brits122,497Hammanskraal112,950Orkney110,052Stilfontein93,110Ga-Rankuwa90,945Mafikeng77,110Mmabatho76,754Schweizer-Reneke70,214

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Potchefstroom, 17 populated places have been registered.

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Grimbeek ParkNeighborhood
0.7 km
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Baillie ParkNeighborhood
1.8 km
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VyfhoekCity
3.3 km
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MooibankCity
4.8 km
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SacvilleCity
5 km
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WilgeboomCity
5.8 km
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PromosaNeighborhood
6.7 km
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IkagengCity
7.3 km
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HarpingtonCity
8.4 km
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HaaskraalCity
8.6 km
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RooipoortCity
13.5 km
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NoupoortCity
15.9 km
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KlipdrifCity
16.7 km
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TaaibosbultCity
18.6 km
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KlipdrifCity
19.8 km
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Klipdrif NedersettingCity
20.5 km
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TygerfonteinCity
21.8 km

Universities in Potchefstroom

Potchefstroom is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
North-West University2004——
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Users can explore additional content related to South Africa's cities, compare various countries, view rankings, or access a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in South Africa

#1 Johannesburg9,418,183#2 Cape Town4,772,846#3 Durban3,338,026#4 Pretoria2,112,693#5 Soweto1,695,047
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Potchefstroom?

The population of Potchefstroom is 178,285.

In which province/state is Potchefstroom located?

Potchefstroom is located in the North West province of South Africa.

What are the coordinates of Potchefstroom?

The coordinates of Potchefstroom are -26.71667° latitude and 27.1° longitude.

What is the elevation of Potchefstroom?

The elevation of Potchefstroom is 1335 meters.

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