# Fezile Dabi District, Free State Province – Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/ District · Free State Province # Fezile Dabi District Fezile Dabi District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Free State Province. It had an estimated **494,300 people** in 2020 on 20,668 km² (about 24 per km²). Its main town is Sasolburg. It is divided into 4 local municipalities. 99 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 939 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 494,300people (2020) - 20,668km² - 4local municipalities - 939mapped services ## How many people live in Fezile Dabi District? Fezile Dabi District had an estimated **494,300 people** in 2020 — 18.6% of Free State Province, 39th of 50 districts. There are 980 women for every 1,000 men (below the Free State Province figure of 1,039). Spread over 20,668 km², that is about **24 people per km²**, 37th of 50 districts. 27.1% of people are children under 15 and 6.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Free State Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****45,092** 5–9 ****45,936** 10–14 ****42,685** 15–19 ****38,496** 20–24 ****38,708** 25–29 ****41,801** 30–34 ****47,629** 35–39 ****40,091** 40–44 ****32,225** 45–49 ****26,672** 50–54 ****22,550** 55–59 ****20,518** 60–64 ****17,774** 65–69 ****14,269** 70–74 ****9,344** 75–79 ****6,124** 80+ ****4,386** Source: [Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zaf). ## Where is Fezile Dabi District? Fezile Dabi District lies in [Free State Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 5 other districts: [Dr Kenneth Kaunda District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/), [Gert Sibande District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/gert-sibande/), [Lejweleputswa District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/), [Sedibeng District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/gauteng/sedibeng/) and [Thabo Mofutsanyane District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/thabo-mofutsanyane/). By area it is the 23rd largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 15.9% of [Free State Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/). The centre of Fezile Dabi District is about 197 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 239 km from Bloemfontein, the main town of Free State Province. The centre point is at 27.4747° S, 27.7784° E. Local names: DC20 . Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf). ## Things to see in and around Fezile Dabi District OpenStreetMap lists 28 named sights in Fezile Dabi District: 17 nature reserves; 4 attractions; 4 monuments; 3 museums. - Meteorite Dome · museum - Parys Museum · museum - Riemland Museum · museum - Blaauwbosch Bank Reserve · nature reserve - Bongani Mabaso Ecopark · nature reserve - Boslaagte Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Bronkhorstfontein Game Reserve · nature reserve - Cloudy Creek Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Dalmanutha · nature reserve - Erfdeel Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Ezelkop Game Reserve · nature reserve - Free State Safaris · nature reserve - Goedehoop Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Koppies Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Leeuwpoort Safaris · nature reserve - Oppieplaas Game Reserve · nature reserve - Phatakalle Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Serendipidie Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Vaal Dam Natuurreservaat · nature reserve - Vaaldam Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Bon-af berry farm · attraction - Dell Cheetah Center · attraction - Deneys Croc Ranch · attraction - Kimba Game Lodge · attraction - Battle of Vechtkop · monument - Doornkloof · monument - Kroonstad Concentration camp cemetery · monument - Sarel Cilliers Monument · monument Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Fezile Dabi District - Time zoneUTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg - CurrencyRand (ZAR) - Country calling code+27 - LanguagesZulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana - Plug typesType C, D · 230 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format4 digits (####) ### Nearest airports - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) · Johannesburg156 km - Lanseria International Airport (HLA) · Johannesburg171 km ### Nearest railway station Syferkuil (Ngwathe), about 24 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:08) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 06:56, sunset around 17:21). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Local municipalities of Fezile Dabi District Local municipality People per km² Area km² Localities Services [Metsimaholo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/metsimaholo/) 176,146 103 1,717 27 296 [Moqhaka](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/moqhaka/) 146,439 18 7,925 27 253 [Ngwathe](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/ngwathe/) 115,763 16 7,055 27 297 [Mafube](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/mafube/) 55,952 14 3,971 18 93 Source: [South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-zaf); [Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-zaf). ## Villages and localities in Fezile Dabi District Open gazetteers list **99 villages, towns and localities** in Fezile Dabi District. The largest with a recorded population: Sasolburg (135,828), Kroonstad (117,152), Parys (71,319), Viljoenskroon (54,955), Heilbron (32,836) and Frankfort (31,323). Settlements here lie between about 1,312 m and 1,631 m above sea level (median 1,480 m). - Belmont - Bertha Shaft Village - Botshabelo - Brent Park - Carolina - Clifton - Clydesdale - Coalbrook - Coalbrook Collieries - Cornelia - De Rust - Deneysville - Edenville - Frankfort - Geluk - Gelukwaarts - Goedgedacht - Goodehoof - Groenpunt - Gunhill - Harmonie - Heilbron - Heuningspruit - Hunterville - Industria - Jacobs Erf - Kalwerspruit - Klipfontein - Koppies - Koppies Nedersetting - Kragbron - Krompan - Kroonheuwel - Kroonstad - Kroonstad Central - Kwakwatsi - Lekabi - Majankeng - Maokeng - Marabastad - Metsimaholo - Middelbult - Mokwallo - Mooibult - Mooiwater - Namahadi - Ngwathe - Noordhoek - Ntswanatsatsi - Oranjeville - Oufontein - Pamona - Panorama - Parys - Phiritona - Phomolong - Pomona - Qalabotjha - Rammulotsi - Refengkgotso - Renovaal - Richmond - Rietfontein - Riviera Settlement - Roodepoort - Roodepoort Nedersetting - Rooderand - Roodia - Sandersville - Sasolburg - Schoonspruit - Seeisoville - Sigma Myn - Skandinawiëdrif - Steynsrus - Stofberg-Gedenkskool - Suidrand - Sunnyside - Swartfontein - The Barrage - Tumahole - Tweeling - Vaal - Vaalpark - Venterskroon - Vierfontein - Viljoensdrif - Viljoenskroon - Villiers - Vlaklaagte - Vredefort - Weiveld - Weltevrede - Weltevrede Nedersetting - Welverdiend - West End - Wilgenhof - Wolwehoek - Zamdela Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Fezile Dabi District Named natural and historic features inside Fezile Dabi District, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 48 rivers and streams; 7 reservoirs and tanks; 1 lake; 1 dam. - Bankplaatsspruit - Bataviaspruit - Blesbokspruit - Bloemspruit - Blomspruit - Brakspruit - Brakspruit - Doringspruit - Elandspruit - Elandspruit - Grootspruit - Kalkspruit - Karoospruit - Kliprivier - Klipspruit - Koppiesdam - Kromelmboogspruit - Kromspruit - Kromspruit - Lace Mine Dam - Langspruit - Leeubankspruit - Leeuspruit - Lesothospruit …and 33 more. ### Coast and islands 3 islands. - Golf Island - Grooteiland - Woody Island ### Hills and mountains 81 hills; 9 mountains; 1 mountain pass. - Tafelkop · 1,739 m - Wildealskop · 1,739 m - Crausekop · 1,731 m - Hartbeeskop · 1,722 m - Duminy Hill · 1,711 m - Spitskop · 1,678 m - Kleinkop · 1,671 m - Klein-Tafelkop · 1,657 m - Elandskop · 1,637 m - Aasvoëlkop · 1,624 m - Witrand · 1,613 m - Swartbooiskop · 1,612 m - Kromdraaikop · 1,598 m - Melkboskop · 1,597 m - Grootkop · 1,594 m - Vanrheenenskop · 1,594 m - Bakenkop · 1,586 m - Vegkop · 1,586 m - Daggarant · 1,581 m - Mullerskop · 1,568 m - Allemansnek · 1,563 m - Leeukop · 1,562 m - Presidentkoppie · 1,560 m - Witkranskop · 1,556 m …and 67 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Sodwana Bay National Park ### Estates 1 estate. - Maccauvlei Plantasie ### Getting around 26 railway stations; 24 airfields; 1 airport. - Brakpan Plaas - Cyfergat - De Hoop - Dover - Fraaiuitzicht Vliegveld - Frankfort - Frankfort - Geneva - Glen Walton - Greenhill - Greenlands - Groenebloem - Heilbron - Heilbron - Heuningspruit - Huntersvlei Aerodrome - Inloop - Jim Fouche - Koppies - Kroonstad - Kroonstad Airport - Mahem - Makouvlei - Mooihawe Vliegveld …and 27 more. Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Fezile Dabi District and the best time to visit In Fezile Dabi District, the warmest month is Jan (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C). About 546 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (98 mm) and the driest Jul (5 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 98 Feb 22 64 Mar 20 69 Apr 17 36 May 13 11 Jun 9 12 Jul 9 5 Aug 12 11 Sep 17 14 Oct 20 52 Nov 21 75 Dec 23 97 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Fezile Dabi District Places mapped inside Fezile Dabi District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals22 - Banks51 - ATMs22 - Petrol pumps72 - Hotels109 - Shopping malls11 - Schools413 - Colleges and universities14 - Pharmacies33 - Restaurants166 - Police stations18 - Dental clinics8 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Quick answers - Where is Fezile Dabi District?In Free State Province, South Africa - What is the population of Fezile Dabi District?494,300 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Fezile Dabi District?About 29 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Fezile Dabi District?About 24 people per km² - What borders Fezile Dabi District?Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, Gert Sibande District, Lejweleputswa District, Sedibeng District and Thabo Mofutsanyane District - What is there to see in Fezile Dabi District?Battle of Vechtkop, Blaauwbosch Bank Reserve, Bon-af berry farm, Bongani Mabaso Ecopark - What time zone is Fezile Dabi District in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Fezile Dabi District?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Fezile Dabi District?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Fezile Dabi District?99 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Fezile Dabi District?Settlements lie between 1,312 m and 1,631 m - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Fezile Dabi District?7 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Fezile Dabi District?Tafelkop (1,739 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Fezile Dabi District?August to May - How many hospitals are in Fezile Dabi District?22 mapped - How many banks are in Fezile Dabi District?51 mapped - How many ATMs are in Fezile Dabi District?22 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Fezile Dabi District?72 mapped - What is the P-code of Fezile Dabi District?ZA420 (OCHA common operational dataset)