# Xhariep District, Free State Province – Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/

District · Free State Province 

# Xhariep District

Xhariep District is a district or metropolitan municipality of South Africa in Free State Province. It had an estimated **105,759 people** in 2020 on 34,250 km² (about 3.1 per km²). Its main town is Trompsburg. It is divided into 3 local municipalities. 532 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 274 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 105,759people (2020)
- 34,250km²
- 3local municipalities
- 274mapped services

## How many people live in Xhariep District?

Xhariep District had an estimated **105,759 people** in 2020 — 4.0% of Free State Province, 49th of 50 districts. There are 998 women for every 1,000 men (below the Free State Province figure of 1,039). Spread over 34,250 km², that is about **3.1 people per km²**, 47th of 50 districts.

29.5% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Free State Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,075**

5–9 ****11,134**

10–14 ****10,006**

15–19 ****8,588**

20–24 ****7,994**

25–29 ****8,261**

30–34 ****9,168**

35–39 ****8,096**

40–44 ****6,665**

45–49 ****5,373**

50–54 ****4,569**

55–59 ****4,258**

60–64 ****3,926**

65–69 ****2,933**

70–74 ****2,259**

75–79 ****1,432**

80+ ****1,022**

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 Xhariep District?

Xhariep 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: [Frances Baard District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/), [Joe Gqabi District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/eastern-cape/joe-gqabi/), [Lejweleputswa District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/), [Mangaung District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/mangaung/) and [Pixley ka Seme District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/). By area it is the 9th largest of 52 districts in South Africa. It covers 26.4% of [Free State Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/). The centre of Xhariep District is about 515 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 94 km from Bloemfontein, the main town of Free State Province. The centre point is at 29.7613° S, 25.5805° E. Local names: DC16 .

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 Xhariep District

OpenStreetMap lists 37 named sights in Xhariep District: 22 nature reserves; 7 monuments; 3 museums; 3 memorials; 2 attractions.

- Paardeberg Museum · museum
- Pelissier House Museum · museum
- Transgariep Museum · museum
- Benfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Boschpoort Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Diepfontein Reserve · nature reserve
- Doornhoek Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Gariep Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Gariep Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Gemsbokpark Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Hendrik Verwoerd Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Highlands Safari Lodge · nature reserve
- Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Laohu Valley Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Mayaputi Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Middelfontein Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Rolfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Roodepoortjie Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Sandymount Park · nature reserve
- Thanda Tula Reserve · nature reserve
- Tuinhoek Reserve · nature reserve
- Tussen Die Riviere Wildplaas · nature reserve
- Tussen-die-Riviere Game Farm · nature reserve
- Zoutpansdrif Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Fauresmith Steam Train · attraction
- Laurens van der Post Memorial Garden · attraction
- Bethulie Camp Memorial · memorial
- Bethulie Concentration Camp · memorial
- Koffiefontein WW1 Monument · monument

…and 7 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: Xhariep 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

- Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) · Bloemfontein102 km
- Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley132 km

### Nearest railway station

Sleutelspoort Halt (Kopanong), about 18 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 05:11) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 07:10, sunset around 17:25).

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 Xhariep District

Local municipality People per km² Area km² Localities Services 

[Kopanong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/kopanong/) 41,588 2.7 15,645 217 146 

[Letsemeng](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/letsemeng/) 33,474 3.4 9,828 41 63 

[Mohokare](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/mohokare/) 30,697 3.5 8,776 301 65 

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 Xhariep District

Open gazetteers list **532 villages, towns and localities** in Xhariep District. The largest with a recorded population: Zastron (18,699), Koffiefontein (12,464), Jacobsdal (10,497), Petrusburg (10,106), Rouxville (8,759) and Bethulie (7,783). Settlements here lie between about 1,121 m and 1,693 m above sea level (median 1,429 m).

- Aanhou
- Aden
- Alfa
- Alton
- Annex
- Antwerpen
- Aqua
- Arbeidsloon
- Assvoëlkop
- Austins Post
- Austin’s Post
- Avalon
- Avondkraal
- Avondrust
- Baakfontein
- Babel
- Bach Rust
- Badsfontein (1)
- Badsfontein (2)
- Bakbank
- Bakenkop
- Bakensvlei
- Bankfontein
- Bankkraal
- Beginsel
- België
- Bellvue
- Belmont (2)
- Bergplaats
- Berlyn
- Bermuda
- Bernardus
- Bethany
- Bethel (2)
- Bethulie
- Betjeskraal
- Biesiefontein
- Biesiesvlei
- Blanco
- Blesbokfontein (2)
- Bloemendat
- Bloemhoek
- Bloomplaas
- Bloubank
- Bloubospan (1)
- Bloukop
- Bluegumspoon
- Blydskap
- Boereplaas
- Boesaksfontain
- Boesmanskop
- Boitumelong
- Bolandsrus
- Bonnievale
- Boomplaas
- Boskop
- Bosplaat
- Bospoort (1)
- Bospoort (2)
- Bosrand
- Bossieskraal
- Bothaskop
- Bothasrus
- Brakdam
- Brakfontein
- Brakgrond
- Braklaagte
- Brakvlei
- Brandewynsgat
- Bullberg
- Bultfontein
- Bultfontein (2)
- Caledon
- Charleron
- Charlespost
- Charlesville
- Clifton
- Colombo
- Concordia (2)
- Constantia
- Copenhagen
- Cronjesrust
- Cyferfontein
- Cypress Grove
- Dagbreek
- Dahlia
- Dampoort
- Dankbaar
- De Draai
- De Hague
- De Put Wes
- De Ron
- De Rust
- De Schans
- De Werf
- Deeigenoot
- Deelfontein
- Deelkraal
- Deelpan
- Deelvlei
- Delemont
- Deliahsfontein
- Devlei
- Die Hoogte
- Diefontein
- Diepkloof
- Ditlhake
- Donkerhoek
- Doornhoek
- Doornpan
- Doornplaaf
- Draaikloof
- Driefontein
- Driefontein (2)
- Driehoek
- Dronkfontein
- Droogfontein
- Drukop
- Drupfontein
- Du Toitskraal
- Du Toitsrus
- Duike
- Eben
- Ebenaeser
- Edenburg
- Eensaamkraal
- Elandsberg
- Elandshoek
- Elim
- Ellerslie Suid
- Emmarentia
- Endor
- Endwey
- Erasmus
- Erfdeel
- Erfenis
- Erfhoek
- Erfurt
- Erideel
- Excelsior
- Fauresmith
- Felicia
- Florida
- Fonteintjie
- Fouriespruitpoort
- Franshoek
- Franskraal Noord
- Galilea
- Gariep Dam
- Geluk
- Geluksdam
- Geluksfontein
- Gladdegrond
- Glaisnock Verona
- Gleniffer
- Goed-en-Mooi
- Goedchoop
- Goede Hoop (1)
- Goede Hoop (2)
- Goede Hoop (3)
- Goede Trouw
- Goedehoop (2)
- Goedehoop (4)
- Goedemoed
- Goedgegund
- Goewerneurskloof
- Golden Valley
- Goode Hoop (1)
- Groenfontein
- Groenpoort
- Groenvlakte
- Groot Highlands
- Groot-Suurfontein
- Grootfontein
- Grootgeluk
- Grootvlei
- Grootwater
- Grysdal
- Guinesses
- Hagesdam
- Hamilton
- Hartbeesfontein
- Hartebeesfontein
- Heelgoed
- Helderhoek
- Helleton
- Henningsdale
- Hermanus
- Hermitage
- Hessiesdeel
- Hoekfontein
- Holmdene
- Holmesdale
- Holstein
- Hoogstede
- Hoogte
- Hope
- Houtberg
- Hueningkrans
- Hugenoot
- Hydro Park
- Illawarra
- Inkruipsfontein
- Iona
- Itumeleng
- Jaagbaan
- Jacobsdal
- Jagersfontein
- Jakhalsgezang
- Jakkalsfontein
- Jonasfontein
- Juistzoo
- Julies Post
- Juta
- Kaffershop
- Kafferspoort
- Kalkfontein
- Kalkoenkrans
- Kapokfontein
- Karreckloof
- Katfontein
- Klaarwater
- Klein
- Kleindam
- Kleinfontein
- Kleinplaas
- Kleinsevenfontein
- Klipdam
- Klipdrif
- Klipdrift
- Klipfontein
- Kliphuis
- Klipkuil
- Klipplaatdrif
- Klopperspruit
- Knoffelspruit
- Knoppiesfontein
- Koffiefontein
- Kommetjesfontein
- Koppie Alleen
- Koppieskraal
- Kornetspruit
- Korthoek
- Koudekraal
- Kraaifontein
- Kraalfontein
- Kranskloof
- Kranskop
- Kroonspruit
- Krugersdeel
- Krugersrus
- Krugersvlei
- Kruidfontein
- Kut-el-mara
- Kwartfontein
- La Rochelle
- Langkuil
- Langlaagte
- Langrand
- Langverwag
- Lasfontein
- Leeuspruit
- Leeuwpoort
- Lemoen Hoek
- Lemoenfontein
- Lemoenkloof
- Lente
- Libani
- Liliefontein
- Lilydale
- Lincelles
- Loeuwfontein
- Lourensa
- Lucernvlei
- Luckhoff
- Lyons Rose
- Maghaleen
- Maidwell
- Makkateesfontein
- Mamre
- Manilla
- Manitoba
- Maphodi
- Marcelapoort
- Markgraaf
- Matlakeng
- Matoporong
- Meadows
- Mentzburg
- Meriba
- Merino
- Meyers Halt
- Meyerskraal
- Middelfontein
- Middelkroon
- Middelstuk
- Middelvlei
- Middelwater
- Middelwater (1)
- Middelwater (2)
- Middendeel
- Middleburg
- Misgunsfontein
- Misgunst
- Mispa
- Moedhou
- Moerbeidal
- Mofulatshepe
- Montagu
- Montgomery
- Mooifontein
- Mooihoek
- Mooiplaas
- Morester
- Morgenzon
- Môreson
- Môrester
- Niewejaarspruit
- Noodhulpsdam
- Nooitgedacht
- Nortjesnek
- Norway
- Novo
- Nuwevlei
- Olievenkop
- Olyvenfontein
- Olyvenkoppiespan
- Ommerin
- Ongegund
- Ongeluksfontein
- Ongelukskop
- Oorlogspoort
- Oorskot
- Oosdeel
- Oostenryk
- Oppermans
- Oranje
- Oranjekrag
- Oudersgift
- Oudersorg
- Oudestrypoort
- Overschot
- Overskat
- Paalland
- Paardedam
- Paardekop
- Paardeplass
- Palmietfontein
- Perdeberg
- Petrusburg
- Philippolis
- Pieterskop
- Poding-tse-Rolo
- Poortje
- Poortjie
- Poortjiesfontein
- Praalhoek
- Ratanang
- Raveloe
- Ravensworth (1)
- Reddersburg
- Reitfontein (1)
- Reitfontein (2)
- Reitput
- Relebohile
- Retiefsdal
- Retreat
- Rietfontein
- Rietfontein (1)
- Rietfontein (5)
- Rietfontein (6)
- Riethork
- Rietkuil
- Rietrivier
- Rietrivier Nedersetting
- Rifle
- Ringaroma
- Riviera
- Roberts Rust
- Roleleathunya
- Roodebult
- Roodepoort
- Rooderant
- Rooibult
- Rooidam
- Rooikop
- Rooikopfontein
- Rooikraal
- Rooikuil
- Rooipoort
- Rooirantjies
- Rooirantjiés
- Roorirantjies
- Rosemaryn
- Rouxville
- Ruspiaas
- Rusplaas
- Rusplass
- Rust en Vrede
- Rustfontein

…and 132 more.

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 Xhariep District

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

### Water

30 rivers and streams; 12 lakes; 4 reservoirs and tanks.

- Beeskraalspruit
- Bergrivier
- Bethuliedam
- Bossiespruit
- Deklerkspruit
- Die Pan
- Eldoradospruit
- Fouriespruit
- Fouriespruitdam
- Gannapan
- Grahamstadspruit
- Gryskopspruit
- Hendrik Smitstroom
- Hendrik Verwoerddam
- Holpan
- Kaalspruit
- Kalkfonteindam
- Klaar Reservoir
- Kleinspruit
- Klipspruit
- Knapsakrivier
- Kromellenboogspruit
- KwaBangindlala
- Leeuspruit

…and 22 more.

### Coast and islands

3 islands.

- Driekopseiland
- Driekopseiland
- Uitvaleiland

### Hills and mountains

297 hills; 82 mountains; 5 mountain passes.

- Aasvoëlberg · 2,182 m
- Koesberg · 2,084 m
- Kranskop · 2,071 m
- Elandsberg · 2,013 m
- Genadeberg · 1,983 m
- Vegkop · 1,982 m
- Spitskop · 1,955 m
- Charlottenburg · 1,950 m
- Rooikrans · 1,924 m
- Posjudiskop · 1,918 m
- Perdekop · 1,914 m
- Mapaya · 1,912 m
- Aasvogelberg · 1,907 m
- Rooiberg · 1,896 m
- Olifantsbeen · 1,834 m
- Hangklip · 1,818 m
- Rooikop · 1,788 m
- Klein-Hangklip · 1,787 m
- Mont Saint Jean · 1,780 m
- Bulsberg · 1,778 m
- Leeukop · 1,777 m
- Beyersberg · 1,768 m
- Driebadkop · 1,749 m
- Houtberg · 1,738 m

…and 360 more.

### Forests and nature

1 wildlife reserve.

- Tussen die Riviere Wildplaas

### History

1 ruin.

- Kleinplaas

### Getting around

18 railway stations; 14 airfields; 6 bridges; 1 airport.

- Aliwal North
- Bethulie
- Bethulie
- Bloubankbrug
- Boesmanskop
- Bospoort
- Brakpanbrug
- Donkerpoort
- Du Toitskraal
- Edenburg
- Elstow
- Fauresmith
- Frere Bridge
- Gariep Dam
- Havengabrug
- Hertzogbrug
- Immigrant
- Jagersfontein
- Koffyfontein Mine
- Kruidfontein
- Luckhoff
- Majaphuti
- Maracaibo
- Perdeberg

…and 15 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 Xhariep District and the best time to visit

In Xhariep District, the warmest month is Jan (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (7 °C). About 450 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (73 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 24 69 

Feb 23 73 

Mar 20 63 

Apr 16 42 

May 12 23 

Jun 8 15 

Jul 7 7 

Aug 10 14 

Sep 15 13 

Oct 18 30 

Nov 20 42 

Dec 23 58 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Xhariep District

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

- Hospitals8
- Banks18
- ATMs8
- Petrol pumps16
- Hotels65
- Schools119
- Colleges and universities2
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants22
- Police stations12

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 Xhariep District?In Free State Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Xhariep District?105,759 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Xhariep District?About 28 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Xhariep District?About 3.1 people per km²
- What borders Xhariep District?Frances Baard District, Joe Gqabi District, Lejweleputswa District, Mangaung District and Pixley ka Seme District
- What is there to see in Xhariep District?Benfontein Nature Reserve, Bethulie Camp Memorial, Bethulie Concentration Camp, Boschpoort Game Reserve
- What time zone is Xhariep District in?UTC+2
- What currency is used in Xhariep District?Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Xhariep District?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Xhariep District?532 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Xhariep District?Settlements lie between 1,121 m and 1,693 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Xhariep District?4 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Xhariep District?Aasvoëlberg (2,182 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Xhariep District?August to May
- How many hospitals are in Xhariep District?8 mapped
- How many banks are in Xhariep District?18 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Xhariep District?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Xhariep District?16 mapped
- What is the P-code of Xhariep District?ZA416 (OCHA common operational dataset)