Local municipality · Lejweleputswa District # Tokologo Tokologo is a local municipality of South Africa in Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province. It had an estimated 24,916 people in 2020 on 9,326 km² (about 2.7 per km²). 20 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 53 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 24,916 people (2020) - 9,326 km² - 53 mapped services - 1,255 m typical elevation ## How many people live in Tokologo? Tokologo had an estimated 24,916 people in 2020 — 4.3% of Lejweleputswa District, 174th of 190 local municipalities. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (below the Lejweleputswa District figure of 1,000). Spread over 9,326 km², that is about 2.7 people per km², 171st of 190 local municipalities. 30.2% of people are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Lejweleputswa District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. - 0–4 2,383 - 5–9 2,616 - 10–14 2,533 - 15–19 2,108 - 20–24 1,805 - 25–29 1,770 - 30–34 2,238 - 35–39 2,079 - 40–44 1,518 - 45–49 1,242 - 50–54 1,081 - 55–59 1,016 - 60–64 836 - 65–69 721 - 70–74 381 - 75–79 351 - 80+ 238 Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO). ## Where is Tokologo? Tokologo lies in Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province, South Africa. It borders 7 other local municipalities: Lekwa-Teemane, Letsemeng, Magareng, Mangaung, Masilonyana, Sol Plaatjie and Tswelopele. By area it is the 35th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 28.9% of Lejweleputswa District. The centre of Tokologo is about 407 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 145 km from Welkom, the main town of Lejweleputswa District. The centre point is at 28.3755° S, 25.3269° E. Local names: FS182. Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO). ## Things to see in and around Tokologo OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in Tokologo: 15 nature reserves. - Basie Baker Buffalo Reserve · nature reserve - Boshoff Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Chanbe · nature reserve - Chane Game Reserve · nature reserve - Didimala Game Farm · nature reserve - Koedoesrand Game Reserve · nature reserve - Kolveria · nature reserve - MAize Valley Reserve · nature reserve - Montaque Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Oribi Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Oryx Gazella Reserve · nature reserve - Rooifontein Game Farm · nature reserve - Tarentaalrand Safaris · nature reserve - Tawyn Safaris · nature reserve - Wiets Nature Reserve · nature reserve Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Tokologo - Time zone UTC+2, no daylight saving · Africa/Johannesburg - Currency Rand (ZAR) - Country calling code +27 - Languages Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Pedi, English, Tswana - Plug types Type C, D · 230 V - Driving side Left - Postcode format 4 digits (####) ### Nearest airports - Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley 73 km - Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) · Bloemfontein 124 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:15) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 17:29). Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain). 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 Tokologo Open gazetteers list 20 villages, towns and localities in Tokologo. The largest with a recorded population: Hertzogville (11,289), Boshof (10,194) and Dealesville (6,524). Settlements here lie between about 1,191 m and 1,315 m above sea level (median 1,255 m). - Bamokgoko - Boardwalk Meander - Boshof - Dealesville - Erickswill - Hertzogville - Kameelpan - Kareehof - Koetsrus - Kromkuilplaas - Leeuwkop - Malebogo - Neethlingshalte - Rademansval - Seretse - Speranza - Talsen - Victor - Waterpaslaagte - Wolwedrift Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements. ## Landscape and landmarks of Tokologo Named natural and historic features inside Tokologo, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Hills and mountains 106 hills; 1 mountain. - Uitkyk · 1,427 m - Leeukop · 1,418 m - Aasvoëlkop · 1,410 m - Tafelkop · 1,399 m - Katdoringbult · 1,388 m - Boskop · 1,385 m - Mount Olive · 1,384 m - Wolhuterskop · 1,365 m - Rondekop · 1,356 m - Du Plessis Dam · 1,352 m - Eskol · 1,349 m - Boesmansfontein · 1,344 m - Basberg · 1,343 m - Perdekamp · 1,341 m - Kareelaagte · 1,340 m - Granaatplaat · 1,336 m - Wolwerant · 1,334 m - Langveld · 1,328 m - Wonderkop · 1,327 m - Leeuwlaagte · 1,324 m - Rondefontein · 1,324 m - Alwyn Kop · 1,320 m - Die Berg · 1,320 m - Sweethome · 1,319 m …and 83 more. ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Boshof - Hertzogville Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features. Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Tokologo 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. ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Tokologo | Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | | | Bank | FNB Hertzogville · Tokologo | 33 km | Map | | ATM | Capitec Bank ATM · Tokologo | 20 km | Map | | Petrol pump | Quest Fuel · Tokologo | 20 km | Map | | Hotel | Boshof Hotel & Drankwinkel · Tokologo | 20 km | Map | | School | Kleuterland Daycare · Tokologo | 20 km | Map | | Police station | Boshof Police Station · Tokologo | 20 km | Map | Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Tokologo Places mapped inside Tokologo in open map data, by type. - Banks 1 - ATMs 2 - Petrol pumps 3 - Hotels 10 - Schools 35 - Restaurants 1 - Police stations 1 Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other local municipalities in Lejweleputswa District - Masilonyana - Matjhabeng - Nala - Tswelopele ## Quick answers - Where is Tokologo? In Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province, South Africa - What is the population of Tokologo? 24,916 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Tokologo? About 28 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Tokologo? About 2.7 people per km² - What borders Tokologo? Lekwa-Teemane, Letsemeng, Magareng, Mangaung, Masilonyana, Sol Plaatjie and Tswelopele - What is there to see in Tokologo? Basie Baker Buffalo Reserve, Boshoff Nature Reserve, Chanbe, Chane Game Reserve - What time zone is Tokologo in? UTC+2 - What currency is used in Tokologo? Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Tokologo? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Tokologo? 20 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Tokologo? Settlements lie between 1,191 m and 1,315 m - What is the highest point in Tokologo? Uitkyk (1,427 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Tokologo? August to May - Where is the nearest bank to Tokologo? FNB Hertzogville, about 33 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Tokologo? Capitec Bank ATM, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Tokologo? Quest Fuel, about 20 km from the centre - How many banks are in Tokologo? 1 mapped - How many ATMs are in Tokologo? 2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Tokologo? 3 mapped - What is the P-code of Tokologo? ZA4182 (OCHA common operational dataset) At a glance - Type: Local municipality - Area: 9,325.9 km² - P-code: ZA4182 - District: Lejweleputswa District - Main town: Boshof --- Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/tokologo/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.