Local municipality · Xhariep District
# Kopanong

Kopanong is a local municipality of South Africa in Xhariep District, Free State Province. It had an estimated 41,588 people in 2020 on 15,645 km² (about 2.7 per km²). 217 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 146 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 41,588 people (2020)
- 15,645 km²
- 146 mapped services
- 1,393 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Kopanong?

Kopanong had an estimated 41,588 people in 2020 — 39.3% of Xhariep District, 161st of 190 local municipalities. There are 1,013 women for every 1,000 men (above the Xhariep District figure of 998). Spread over 15,645 km², that is about 2.7 people per km², 172nd of 190 local municipalities.

28.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Xhariep District). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 58 children and older people.
- 0–4 3,866
- 5–9 4,353
- 10–14 3,738
- 15–19 3,257
- 20–24 3,063
- 25–29 3,260
- 30–34 3,499
- 35–39 3,125
- 40–44 2,723
- 45–49 2,159
- 50–54 1,819
- 55–59 1,778
- 60–64 1,693
- 65–69 1,296
- 70–74 931
- 75–79 587
- 80+ 441

Source: Statistics South Africa 2016 Community Survey Population via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Kopanong?

Kopanong lies in Xhariep District, Free State Province, South Africa. It borders 6 other local municipalities: Letsemeng, Mangaung, Mohokare, Renosterberg, Umsobomvu and Walter Sisulu. By area it is the 15th largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 45.7% of Xhariep District. The centre of Kopanong is about 535 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 25 km from Trompsburg, the main town of Xhariep District. The centre point is at 29.9452° S, 25.5414° E. Local names: FS162.

Source: South African Municipal Demarcation Board via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Kopanong

OpenStreetMap lists 19 named sights in Kopanong: 8 nature reserves; 4 monuments; 3 memorials; 2 museums; 2 attractions.
- Pelissier House Museum · museum
- Transgariep Museum · museum
- Gariep Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Gariep Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Hendrik Verwoerd Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Laohu Valley Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Rolfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve
- Sandymount Park · nature reserve
- Tussen Die Riviere Wildplaas · nature reserve
- Tussen-die-Riviere Game Farm · nature reserve
- Fauresmith Steam Train · attraction
- Laurens van der Post Memorial Garden · attraction
- Bethulie Camp Memorial · memorial
- Bethulie Concentration Camp · memorial
- Louw Wepener Monument · monument
- Monument to the Women and Children of Boer War · memorial
- Oudefontein-Voortrekker Monument · monument
- Ox-wagon Monument · monument
- Rapportryer Monument · monument

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: Kopanong
- 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
- Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) · Bloemfontein 120 km
- Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley 147 km

### Nearest railway station

Carbon (Kopanong), about 9.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.1 hours, sunrise around 05:11) and shortest in Jun (about 10.2 hours, sunrise around 07:10, sunset around 17:24).

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 Kopanong

Open gazetteers list 217 villages, towns and localities in Kopanong. The largest with a recorded population: Bethulie (7,783), Edenburg (7,739), Jagersfontein (6,865), Trompsburg (6,395), Reddersburg (5,854) and Springfontein (4,431). Settlements here lie between about 1,268 m and 1,648 m above sea level (median 1,393 m).
- Alfa
- Annex
- Aqua
- Arbeidsloon
- Austins Post
- Austin’s Post
- Avondrust
- Baakfontein
- Bach Rust
- Badsfontein (1)
- Bakbank
- Bakenkop
- Bakensvlei
- Bankfontein
- Beginsel
- Bergplaats
- Bethany
- Bethulie
- Blesbokfontein (2)
- Bloubank
- Bloukop
- Bluegumspoon
- Blydskap
- Boesaksfontain
- Boesmanskop
- Boomplaas
- Boskop
- Bosplaat
- Brakdam
- Brakfontein
- Bullberg
- Bultfontein
- Charleron
- Charlesville
- Clifton
- Cyferfontein
- Dagbreek
- Dampoort
- De Put Wes
- Deeigenoot
- Deelvlei
- Delemont
- Diefontein
- Driefontein
- Driehoek
- Drukop
- Drupfontein
- Du Toitskraal
- Du Toitsrus
- Ebenaeser
- Edenburg
- Ellerslie Suid
- Endor
- Erfenis
- Erfurt
- Erideel
- Excelsior
- Fauresmith
- Florida
- Fonteintjie
- Fouriespruitpoort
- Gariep Dam
- Geluksdam
- Geluksfontein
- Glaisnock Verona
- Gleniffer
- Goedchoop
- Goedehoop (2)
- Goedehoop (4)
- Groenvlakte
- Groot-Suurfontein
- Grootfontein
- Grootgeluk
- Grootwater
- Hagesdam
- Hartbeesfontein
- Helderhoek
- Hessiesdeel
- Holmdene
- Hope
- Hydro Park
- Iona
- Itumeleng
- Jagersfontein
- Jakkalsfontein
- Jonasfontein
- Julies Post
- Kalkoenkrans
- Katfontein
- Klaarwater
- Klein
- Kleinplaas
- Klipdrif
- Klipplaatdrif
- Knoppiesfontein
- Kommetjesfontein
- Koppie Alleen
- Koppieskraal
- Korthoek
- Koudekraal
- Kraaifontein
- Kraalfontein
- Kroonspruit
- Langkuil
- Langlaagte
- Langrand
- Lasfontein
- Leeuwpoort
- Lemoen Hoek
- Lemoenkloof
- Lente
- Libani
- Liliefontein
- Lilydale
- Lyons Rose
- Mamre
- Maphodi
- Matoporong
- Meadows
- Meriba
- Merino
- Middelfontein
- Middelwater
- Middendeel
- Misgunsfontein
- Montgomery
- Mooifontein
- Mooihoek
- Mooiplaas
- Môrester
- Noodhulpsdam
- Nooitgedacht
- Nortjesnek
- Olievenkop
- Ommerin
- Ongelukskop
- Oorskot
- Oosdeel
- Oranjekrag
- Oudestrypoort
- Overskat
- Paardedam
- Paardekop
- Paardeplass
- Palmietfontein
- Philippolis
- Poding-tse-Rolo
- Poortjiesfontein
- Praalhoek
- Reddersburg
- Rietfontein
- Riviera
- Roodepoort
- Rooderant
- Rooidam
- Rooikraal
- Rooipoort
- Rooirantjies
- Rooirantjiés
- Roorirantjies
- Ruspiaas
- Rusplaas
- Saamwerk
- Samekoms
- Samesuiping
- Schoongezicht
- Schoonvlakte
- Sertyn
- Skemer
- Skoonvlakte
- Slagterskop
- Soetfontein
- Sonderlaag
- Spitskop
- Spitzkop
- Spreeufontein
- Springbok
- Springbokfontein
- Springfontein
- Sterkfontein
- Steunmekaar
- Steynskraal
- Stillerust
- Stillestroom
- Stinkhoutfontein
- Swartkoppies
- The Bend
- The Hall
- Tieniesrand
- Trompsburg
- Truitjesfontein
- Tweefontein
- Tweelingdrift
- Tweespruit
- Twyfelfontein
- Uitenhagesdoorn
- Uitkyk
- Vaalbank
- Van Tonderspoortjie
- Verfkraal
- Visgat
- Visserskop
- Vlakfontein
- Vnooifontein
- Vogelfontein
- Voorwaarts
- Vrede
- Vredevlei
- Waterkloof
- Waterval
- Weltevrede
- Werda
- Werda (1)
- Weston
- Wilgerfontein
- Witlaagte
- Wolweleegte

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Kopanong

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 3 reservoirs and tanks; 3 lakes.
- Bethuliedam
- Bossiespruit
- Fouriespruit
- Fouriespruitdam
- Hendrik Verwoerddam
- Knapsakrivier
- Liebenbergspan
- Ospoortspruit
- Otterspoortspruit
- P.K. le Rouxdam
- Prosesspruit
- Slykspruit
- Springbokrivier
- The Woolwash
- Vanzylspruit

### Coast and islands

3 islands.
- Driekopseiland
- Driekopseiland
- Uitvaleiland

### Hills and mountains

135 hills; 26 mountains; 2 mountain passes.
- Driebadkop · 1,749 m
- De Kloof · 1,722 m
- Signal Hill · 1,721 m
- Hartbeesberg · 1,716 m
- Spogterskop · 1,715 m
- Spioenkop · 1,698 m
- Doornfontein · 1,695 m
- Winterberg · 1,675 m
- Genadeberg · 1,667 m
- Gryskop · 1,660 m
- Pleasant Prospect · 1,659 m
- Tafelkoppe · 1,653 m
- Spitskop · 1,642 m
- Dwarsrivierberg · 1,628 m
- Vaalkop · 1,626 m
- Tafelkop · 1,621 m
- Tafelkop · 1,617 m
- Bulberg · 1,593 m
- Tafelberg · 1,593 m
- Swartberg · 1,584 m
- Uitkykhoogte · 1,584 m
- Eensgevonden · 1,583 m
- Wolwekop · 1,582 m
- Bobbejaanskop · 1,577 m

…and 139 more.

### Forests and nature

1 wildlife reserve.
- Tussen die Riviere Wildplaas

### Getting around

11 railway stations; 6 airfields; 1 airport.
- Bethulie
- Bethulie
- Donkerpoort
- Du Toitskraal
- Edenburg
- Elstow
- Fauresmith
- Gariep Dam
- Jagersfontein
- Philippolis Aerodrome
- Philippolis Road
- Priors
- Springfontein
- Trompsburg
- Tromsburg
- Uitval
- Wurasoord
- Zwaluw

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 Kopanong and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Kopanong
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Diamant Hospital, Jagersfontein · Kopanong | 24 km | Map |
| Bank | Standard Bank · Kopanong | 23 km | Map |
| ATM | ABSA ATM · Kopanong | 23 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Truck Stop · Kopanong | 37 km | Map |
| Hotel | Rietpoort Wild & Gasteplaas · Kopanong | 15 km | Map |
| School | Rebone Lesedi Nursery Creche · Kopanong | 21 km | Map |
| Police station | Fauresmith Police Station · Kopanong | 31 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 Kopanong

Places mapped inside Kopanong in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 4
- Banks 6
- ATMs 4
- Petrol pumps 8
- Hotels 47
- Schools 55
- Colleges and universities 1
- Restaurants 16
- Police stations 5

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 Xhariep District
- Letsemeng
- Mohokare

## Quick answers
- Where is Kopanong? In Xhariep District, Free State Province, South Africa
- What is the population of Kopanong? 41,588 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Kopanong? About 29 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Kopanong? About 2.7 people per km²
- What borders Kopanong? Letsemeng, Mangaung, Mohokare, Renosterberg, Umsobomvu and Walter Sisulu
- What is there to see in Kopanong? Bethulie Camp Memorial, Bethulie Concentration Camp, Fauresmith Steam Train, Gariep Dam Nature Reserve
- What time zone is Kopanong in? UTC+2
- What currency is used in Kopanong? Rand (ZAR)
- What language is spoken in Kopanong? Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Kopanong? 217 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Kopanong? Settlements lie between 1,268 m and 1,648 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Kopanong? 3 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Kopanong? Driebadkop (1,749 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Kopanong? August to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Kopanong? Diamant Hospital, Jagersfontein, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Kopanong? Standard Bank, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Kopanong? ABSA ATM, about 23 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Kopanong? Truck Stop, about 37 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Kopanong? 4 mapped
- How many banks are in Kopanong? 6 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Kopanong? 4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Kopanong? 8 mapped
- What is the P-code of Kopanong? ZA4162 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Local municipality
- Area: 15,645.4 km²
- P-code: ZA4162
- District: Xhariep District
- Main town: Trompsburg

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/kopanong/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.