# Thabo Mofutsanyane District, Free State Province – Population

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District · Free State Province 

# Thabo Mofutsanyane District

Thabo Mofutsanyane District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Free State Province. It had an estimated **662,829 people** in 2020 on 32,734 km² (about 20 per km²). Its main town is Phuthaditjhaba. It is divided into 6 local municipalities. 249 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,614 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 662,829people (2020)
- 32,734km²
- 6local municipalities
- 1,614mapped services

## How many people live in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?

Thabo Mofutsanyane District had an estimated **662,829 people** in 2020 — 24.9% of Free State Province, 32nd of 50 districts. There are 1,126 women for every 1,000 men (above the Free State Province figure of 1,039). Spread over 32,734 km², that is about **20 people per km²**, 39th of 50 districts.

31.1% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 28 across Free State Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****66,087**

5–9 ****72,936**

10–14 ****67,404**

15–19 ****61,409**

20–24 ****52,744**

25–29 ****52,205**

30–34 ****56,458**

35–39 ****47,409**

40–44 ****38,199**

45–49 ****31,914**

50–54 ****27,021**

55–59 ****25,167**

60–64 ****21,863**

65–69 ****16,863**

70–74 ****11,362**

75–79 ****7,889**

80+ ****5,899**

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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District?

Thabo Mofutsanyane District lies in [Free State Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 6 other districts: [Amajuba District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/amajuba/), [Fezile Dabi District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/fezile-dabi/), [Gert Sibande District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/mpumalanga/gert-sibande/), [Lejweleputswa District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/), [Mangaung District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/mangaung/) and [Uthukela District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/uthukela/). By area it is the 10th largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 25.2% of [Free State Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/). The centre of Thabo Mofutsanyane District is about 284 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 230 km from Bloemfontein, the main town of Free State Province. The centre point is at 28.2889° S, 28.3781° E. Local names: DC19 .

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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District

OpenStreetMap lists 63 named sights in Thabo Mofutsanyane District: 28 nature reserves; 15 viewpoints; 9 attractions; 3 memorials; 2 museums; 2 galleries; 2 zoos; 1 cave; 1 monument.

- Bethlehem Museum Trust · museum
- Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre · museum
- Beauchef Abbey Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Beauchef Abbey Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Bismadal Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Broadhill Reserve · nature reserve
- Cheetau Game Lodge · nature reserve
- Clarens Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- De Ark Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Eeram Protected Environment · nature reserve
- Eureka Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Ficksburg Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Glen Garriff Conversation · nature reserve
- Glen Garriff Game Farm · nature reserve
- Golden Gate Highlands National Park · nature reserve
- Hoekfontein · nature reserve
- Ingula Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kukuzan Reserve · nature reserve
- Maweni Mountain Park · nature reserve
- Moteketlana Reserve · nature reserve
- Mount Everest Game Lodge · nature reserve
- Mount Horeb Estate · nature reserve
- Platkop · nature reserve
- Potberg Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Sneeuwberg Protected Environment · nature reserve
- Split Rock Haven Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Thaba Imparini · nature reserve
- Valleisig Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Zuid Wolhuterskop · nature reserve

…and 33 more.

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: Thabo Mofutsanyane 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

- Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) · Maseru(Mazenod)153 km
- Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) · Bloemfontein221 km

### Nearest railway station

Bethlehem (Dihlabeng), about 10 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:03) and shortest in Jun (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 06:55, sunset around 17:17).

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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District

Local municipality People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Maluti a Phofung](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/thabo-mofutsanyane/maluti-a-phofung/) 299,309 69 4,338 74 624 

[Dihlabeng](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/thabo-mofutsanyane/dihlabeng/) 121,570 25 4,868 44 513 

[Setsoto](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/thabo-mofutsanyane/setsoto/) 98,750 18 5,431 19 201 

[Nketoana](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/thabo-mofutsanyane/nketoana/) 55,914 10.0 5,611 19 84 

[Mantsopa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/thabo-mofutsanyane/mantsopa/) 45,144 11 4,291 70 106 

[Phumelela](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/thabo-mofutsanyane/phumelela/) 42,142 5.1 8,196 25 86 

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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District

Open gazetteers list **249 villages, towns and localities** in Thabo Mofutsanyane District. The largest with a recorded population: Bethlehem (91,075), Phuthaditjhaba (84,258), Ficksburg (49,420), Senekal (39,584), Harrismith (33,390) and Ladybrand (30,930). Settlements here lie between about 1,404 m and 2,012 m above sea level (median 1,639 m).

- 42nd Hill
- Aberfeldy
- Afrikaskop
- Alida
- Allandale
- Arbeid Adelt
- Arcadia
- Arlington
- Bakenpark
- Balaclava
- Bannocks
- Barry Estate
- Bergsig
- Bethlehem
- Bluff Point
- Bohlokong
- Boitekong
- Bolata
- Borwa
- Brandis
- Brandwater
- Brindisi
- Buffelsvlei
- Champagne
- Clarens
- Clarens Golf & Trout Estate
- Clarens Mountain Estate
- Clifton
- Connaught
- Cornflats
- Damfontein
- Dankbaar
- Dawiesville
- Derots
- Die Ark
- Dipelaneng
- Dithotaneng
- Driefontein
- Driekuil
- Droogebult
- Ebenhaezer
- Eenzaamheid
- Eeram
- Egypt
- Ellasrus
- Eureka
- Evas Post
- Excelsior
- Fairhead
- Ficksburg
- Flora
- Fort Kelly
- Fouriesburg
- Fraaiuitzicht
- Gedenk
- Giyani
- Glen Avon
- Glen Mokopo
- Glen Reenen
- Goede Hoop
- Goedgedacht
- Greys
- Gruisplaats
- Ha-Rankopane
- Ha-Sethunya
- Hammonia
- Harrismith
- Hibernia
- Hillandale
- Hlohlolwane
- Hlohlolwane (Clocolan)
- Hobhouse
- Inhoek
- Jordania
- Juistzoo
- Kafferstad
- Kalkfontein
- Kalwevlei
- Kestell
- Kgubetswana
- Klein Lowridge
- Kleinpaarl
- Kommandant
- Kommissiepoort
- Koornland
- Kransfontein
- Kratzenstein
- Kromhof
- Kruispad
- Kudumane
- La Provence
- Ladybrand
- Langhoek
- Langrand
- Leeurivier
- Leratswana
- Letselaskraal
- Letshalemaduke
- Linana
- Lindley
- Loch Athlone
- Lovedale
- Mackenzie
- Mahlatswetsa
- Makeneng
- Makhalaneng
- Makweteng
- Malans Post
- Malfa
- Malutizicht
- Mamafubedu
- Mangaung
- Mantsubise
- Manyatseng
- Marakong
- Marquard
- Marseilles
- Mary Dale
- Masaleng
- Mashaeng
- Matsikeng
- Matsiliso
- Matwabeng
- Mbhelé Namahali
- Memel
- Meoheleng
- Meqheleng
- Metati
- Meulplaas
- Meulrivier
- Middelpunt
- Mmakong
- Modderpoort
- Moemaneng
- Monontsha
- Mooidraai
- Mooifontein
- Mooiplaas
- Mooiwater
- Moreson
- Mphatlalatsane
- Mtwabeng
- Murphys Rust
- Môrelig
- Naledi
- Namahadi
- Namahali
- Negefontein
- Newlands
- Ntshehele
- Old Location
- Onverdiend
- Oosterbeek
- Paballong
- Palmyra
- Panorama
- Paul Roux
- Petrus Steyn
- Petsana
- Phahameng
- Phamong
- Phomolong
- Phumlamqashi
- Phuthaditjhaba
- Phuthaditjhaba-A
- Phuthaditjhaba-B
- Phuthaditjhaba-C
- Phuthaditjhaba-D
- Phuthaditjhaba-E
- Phuthaditjhaba-H
- Phuthaditjhaba-J
- Phuthaditjhaba-K
- Phuthaditjhaba-L
- Phuthaditjhaba-N
- Poelong
- Prairie
- Qholaqhwe
- Rangershoek
- Reitz
- Reliance
- Rheboksfontein
- Rietspruit
- Roadside
- Roodebloem
- Rootbult
- Rose Valley
- Rosendal
- Rouw
- Samenkoms
- Sandspruit
- Sebokeng
- Sekgutlong
- Senekal
- Setaseng
- Sheridan
- Sibylia
- Slabberts
- Springfield
- Springkaanfontein
- Stenekamps Kop
- Sterkwater
- Susannas Rust
- Suurbult
- Swartfontein
- Sweet Valley
- Swinburne
- Tandem
- Tebang
- Thaba Phatshawa
- Thaba Phatshwa
- Thaba Tsoana
- Thabang
- The Haven
- The Willows
- Theosane
- Theronville
- Thorisong
- Tlholong
- Tseki
- Tshiame
- Tshirela
- Twee Spruit
- Tweefontein
- Tweespruit
- Twishoek
- Uitkyk
- Vaalburg
- Vaarvel
- Vanzylsplaas
- Verkykerskop
- Vlakplaas
- Vrede
- Vuka
- Warden
- Waterbult
- Waterland
- Welbedacht
- Welgestreden
- Westminster
- Whitehills
- Wildebeeslaagte
- Wilgerpark
- Wilgevlei
- Witsieshoek
- Wonderkop
- York
- Zamani
- Zanddraai
- Zenzeleni

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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District

Named natural and historic features inside Thabo Mofutsanyane District, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

126 rivers and streams; 10 reservoirs and tanks; 5 lakes.

- Aasvoelspruit
- Appledore Spruit
- Asrivier
- Beytelspruit
- Blinkwater
- Blydschapspruit
- Brakspruit
- Brandwaterrivier
- Caleon
- Cornelisrivier
- Debeerspruit
- Doringdamrivier
- Driekloof
- Dwaalspruit
- Dwarsspruit
- Elands
- Elandsrivier
- Fraser’s Spruit
- Gansvleispruit
- Gerrands Dam
- Gibson Dam
- Groenkloofspruit
- Grootpan
- Grootspruit

…and 117 more.

### Hills and mountains

196 hills; 164 mountains; 19 mountain passes; 2 peaks; 1 valley.

- Namahadi Peak · 3,274 m
- Beacon Buttress · 3,088 m
- Sentinel · 3,011 m
- Metjhatjhane · 2,995 m
- Chain Ladder · 2,983 m
- Ribbokkop · 2,788 m
- Snow Hills · 2,736 m
- Generaalskop · 2,694 m
- Lekhalo-La-Namahali · 2,685 m
- Langkrans · 2,632 m
- Thabaputswa · 2,567 m
- Western Buttress · 2,546 m
- Koeberg · 2,450 m
- Snymanshoekberg · 2,450 m
- Mount Horeb · 2,418 m
- Wodehouse Kop · 2,404 m
- Ntabazwe · 2,384 m
- The Dome · 2,379 m
- Swartkop · 2,364 m
- Devil’s Hoek · 2,324 m
- Swartkrans · 2,316 m
- Madrid · 2,305 m
- Skeurklip · 2,305 m
- Babangibone · 2,290 m

…and 358 more.

### Forests and nature

3 nature reserves; 1 park.

- Golden Gate Highlands National Park
- Moolmanshoek Leadership centre
- Moolmanshoek Private Game Reserve
- Witzieshoek Naturellereserwe

### Estates

1 estate.

- Ladybrand Plantasie

### Getting around

29 airfields; 27 railway stations; 9 bridges; 2 airports.

- Aberfeldy
- Afrikaskop
- Ascent
- Barry Mareebrug
- Bethlehem
- Bethlehem
- Beyers
- Breëdal
- Clocolan
- Clocolan
- Danielsrus
- Davidsvlei
- Dresden
- Eden
- Ficksburg Airport
- Ficksburg Bridge
- Ficksburg Railway Station
- Generaalsnek
- Gumtree
- Harrismith
- Harrismith Airport
- Heathfield
- Isak Hattinghbrug
- Kaallaagte

…and 43 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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District and the best time to visit

In Thabo Mofutsanyane District, the warmest month is Jan (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jul (7 °C). About 596 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (100 mm) and the driest Jul (7 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 21 99 

Feb 20 78 

Mar 18 71 

Apr 14 40 

May 11 11 

Jun 7 14 

Jul 7 7 

Aug 10 16 

Sep 14 17 

Oct 17 58 

Nov 19 85 

Dec 20 100 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Thabo Mofutsanyane District

Places mapped inside Thabo Mofutsanyane District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals42
- Banks85
- ATMs37
- Petrol pumps96
- Hotels293
- Shopping malls17
- Schools700
- Colleges and universities15
- Pharmacies33
- Restaurants260
- Police stations30
- Dental clinics6

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 Thabo Mofutsanyane District?In Free State Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Thabo Mofutsanyane District?662,829 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?About 26 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Thabo Mofutsanyane District?About 20 people per km²
- What borders Thabo Mofutsanyane District?Amajuba District, Fezile Dabi District, Gert Sibande District, Lejweleputswa District, Mangaung District and Uthukela District
- What is there to see in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?Art & Wine Gallery, Beauchef Abbey Private Nature Reserve, Beauchef Abbey Private Nature Reserve, Bethlehem Museum Trust
- What time zone is Thabo Mofutsanyane District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?249 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Thabo Mofutsanyane District?Settlements lie between 1,404 m and 2,012 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?10 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?Namahadi Peak (3,274 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Thabo Mofutsanyane District?August to May
- How many hospitals are in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?42 mapped
- How many banks are in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?85 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?37 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Thabo Mofutsanyane District?96 mapped
- What is the P-code of Thabo Mofutsanyane District?ZA419 (OCHA common operational dataset)