Welkom, Free State

South Africa

Provincial capital27.9774° S, 26.7351° E

Welkom is a city located in South Africa, within the Free State province. It has a population of 431,944 residents, making it a significant urban area in the region.

Population431,944

ProvinceFree State

Coordinates27.9774° S, 26.7351° E

CountrySouth Africa

Rank in South Africa#16 of 13,527

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Nearest Airports

Welkom Airport

WELLocal

7.4 km away

Odendaalsrus Airport

FAODLocal

12.5 km away

Harmony Airport

FAHALocal

16.7 km away

About Welkom

The city is situated at coordinates -27.97742° latitude and 26.73506° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Welkom has an elevation of 1376 meters and operates in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.

In terms of population, Welkom ranks #16 out of 991 cities in South Africa. The total urban population of the country is 51,412,164, highlighting the city's relative size.

Cities in Free State

Welkom is part of the Free State province. The ranking of the city within the province is not specified, and there are no other cities listed in the evidence.

Bloemfontein556,637 Botshabelo309,714 Sasolburg135,828 Virginia122,502 Kroonstad117,152 Kutloanong95,008 Bethlehem91,075 Phuthaditjhaba84,258 Odendaalsrus76,371 Thaba Nchu72,721

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Welkom, 19 populated places have been registered.

Flamingo ParkNeighborhood

2.8 km

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NaudevilleNeighborhood

Bedelia WestNeighborhood

5.2 km

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Thbong Ext 6Neighborhood

6.4 km

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BronvilleNeighborhood

7.6 km

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Hani ParkNeighborhood

OdendaalsrusCity · 76,371 inhab.

12.3 km

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KutlwanongNeighborhood

KutloanongCity · 95,008 inhab.

16 km

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VirginiaCity · 122,502 inhab.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Welkom?

The population of Welkom is 431,944.

In which province/state is Welkom located?

Welkom is located in the Free State province.

What are the coordinates of Welkom?

The coordinates of Welkom are -27.97742° latitude and 26.73506° longitude.

What is the elevation of Welkom?

The elevation of Welkom is 1376 meters.

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