South Africa
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.
Potchefstroom Airport
5.4 km away
P C Pelser Airport
41.6 km away
Parys Airport
44.4 km away
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.
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.
Within 25 km of Potchefstroom, 17 populated places have been registered.
Potchefstroom is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| North-West University | — |
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The population of Potchefstroom is 178,285.
Potchefstroom is located in the North West province of South Africa.
The coordinates of Potchefstroom are -26.71667° latitude and 27.1° longitude.
The elevation of Potchefstroom is 1335 meters.
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