# Nala Municipality, Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/nala/ Local municipality · Lejweleputswa District # Nala Nala is a local municipality of South Africa in Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province. It had an estimated **65,248 people** in 2020 on 4,129 km² (about 16 per km²). 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 122 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 65,248people (2020) - 4,129km² - 122mapped services - 1,296 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Nala? Nala had an estimated **65,248 people** in 2020 — 11.4% of Lejweleputswa District, 134th of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,065 women for every 1,000 men (above the Lejweleputswa District figure of 1,000). Spread over 4,129 km², that is about **16 people per km²**, 138th of 190 local municipalities. 31.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Lejweleputswa District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 63 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,034** 5–9 ****7,232** 10–14 ****6,429** 15–19 ****5,324** 20–24 ****5,034** 25–29 ****5,086** 30–34 ****5,468** 35–39 ****4,585** 40–44 ****3,628** 45–49 ****3,046** 50–54 ****2,803** 55–59 ****2,688** 60–64 ****2,458** 65–69 ****1,969** 70–74 ****1,191** 75–79 ****782** 80+ ****491** 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 Nala? Nala lies in [Lejweleputswa District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/), [Free State Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 5 other local municipalities: [City of Matlosana](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/city-of-matlosana/), [Maquassi Hills](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/north-west/dr-kenneth-kaunda/maquassi-hills/), [Matjhabeng](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/matjhabeng/), [Moqhaka](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/moqhaka/) and [Tswelopele](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/tswelopele/). By area it is the 96th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 12.8% of [Lejweleputswa District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/). The centre of Nala is about 268 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 49 km from Welkom, the main town of Lejweleputswa District. The centre point is at 27.6013° S, 26.4683° E. Local names: FS185 . 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 Nala OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Nala: 1 nature reserve. - Sandveld Nature Reserve · nature reserve 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: Nala - 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 - Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) · Bloemfontein167 km - Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley214 km ### Nearest railway station Ancona (Nala), about 12 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:13) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 07:01, sunset around 17:26). 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. ## Villages and localities in Nala Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Nala. The largest with a recorded population: Bothaville (71,934) and Wesselsbron (42,552). Settlements here lie between about 1,244 m and 1,315 m above sea level (median 1,296 m). - Bothaville - Ditshehlong - Kgotsong - Kommandodrif - Meyerhof - Misgunst - Monyekeng - Wesselsbron - Winkelpos 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 Nala Named natural and historic features inside Nala, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Sandspruit - Valsrivier ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Bosrant · 1,333 m - Bosrand · 1,326 m ### Getting around 4 airfields; 3 railway stations. - Bothaville - Hendrik Potgieter Vliegveld - Schuttesdraai - Tierfontein - Von Abbo’s Villa Aerodrome - Wesselsbron - Wesselsbron 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 Nala and the best time to visit Using the climate of Lejweleputswa District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C). About 491 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (86 mm) and the driest Jul (3 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 25 86 Feb 24 71 Mar 22 70 Apr 18 44 May 14 12 Jun 10 12 Jul 9 3 Aug 12 8 Sep 17 9 Oct 21 34 Nov 23 61 Dec 24 80 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Nala Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Clinic · Nala 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.83598&mlon=26.36663#map=17/-27.83598/26.36663) Bank Nedbank BOTHAVILLE · Nala 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.39375&mlon=26.61736#map=17/-27.39375/26.61736) ATM Capitec Bank ATM · Nala 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.39206&mlon=26.61469#map=17/-27.39206/26.61469) Petrol pump Westvaal Total Bothaville · Nala 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.39692&mlon=26.61841#map=17/-27.39692/26.61841) Hotel Ski-inn Riverhouse - No.1 · Maquassi Hills 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.37143&mlon=26.47308#map=17/-27.37143/26.47308) School Humansvlakte · Nala 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.52598&mlon=26.46029#map=17/-27.52598/26.46029) College Sisizathu Training · Nala 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.39075&mlon=26.65453#map=17/-27.39075/26.65453) Police station Allanridge Police Station · Matjhabeng 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-27.74934&mlon=26.64789#map=17/-27.74934/26.64789) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Nala Places mapped inside Nala in open map data, by type. - Hospitals3 - Banks13 - ATMs3 - Petrol pumps15 - Hotels7 - Schools56 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants14 - Police stations5 - Dental clinics2 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. ## Other local municipalities in Lejweleputswa District - Masilonyana - Matjhabeng - Tokologo - Tswelopele ## Quick answers - Where is Nala?In Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province, South Africa - What is the population of Nala?65,248 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Nala?About 27 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Nala?About 16 people per km² - What borders Nala?City of Matlosana, Maquassi Hills, Matjhabeng, Moqhaka and Tswelopele - What is there to see in Nala?Sandveld Nature Reserve - What time zone is Nala in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Nala?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Nala?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Nala?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Nala?Settlements lie between 1,244 m and 1,315 m - What is the highest point in Nala?Bosrant (1,333 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Nala?August to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Nala?Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Clinic, about 28 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Nala?Nedbank BOTHAVILLE, about 27 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Nala?Capitec Bank ATM, about 27 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Nala?Westvaal Total Bothaville, about 27 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Nala?3 mapped - How many banks are in Nala?13 mapped - How many ATMs are in Nala?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Nala?15 mapped - What is the P-code of Nala?ZA4185 (OCHA common operational dataset)