# Letsemeng Municipality, Xhariep District, Free State Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/letsemeng/ Local municipality · Xhariep District # Letsemeng Letsemeng is a local municipality of South Africa in Xhariep District, Free State Province. It had an estimated **33,474 people** in 2020 on 9,828 km² (about 3.4 per km²). 41 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 63 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 33,474people (2020) - 9,828km² - 63mapped services - 1,273 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Letsemeng? Letsemeng had an estimated **33,474 people** in 2020 — 31.7% of Xhariep District, 167th of 190 local municipalities. There are 918 women for every 1,000 men (below the Xhariep District figure of 998). Spread over 9,828 km², that is about **3.4 people per km²**, 168th of 190 local municipalities. 28.7% of people are children under 15 and 6.3% 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 54 children and older people. 0–4 ****3,143** 5–9 ****3,259** 10–14 ****3,221** 15–19 ****2,752** 20–24 ****2,496** 25–29 ****2,573** 30–34 ****3,168** 35–39 ****2,751** 40–44 ****2,185** 45–49 ****1,789** 50–54 ****1,561** 55–59 ****1,300** 60–64 ****1,159** 65–69 ****838** 70–74 ****593** 75–79 ****402** 80+ ****284** 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 Letsemeng? Letsemeng lies in [Xhariep District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/), [Free State Province](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/), [South Africa](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/). It borders 7 other local municipalities: [Kopanong](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/kopanong/), [Mangaung](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/mangaung/mangaung/), [Renosterberg](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/renosterberg/), [Siyancuma](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/siyancuma/), [Sol Plaatjie](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/frances-baard/sol-plaatjie/), [Thembelihle](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/nothern-cape/pixley-ka-seme/thembelihle/) and [Tokologo](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/lejweleputswa/tokologo/). By area it is the 32nd largest of 213 local municipalities in South Africa. It covers 28.7% of [Xhariep District](https://wherepedia.org/south-africa/free-state/xhariep/). The centre of Letsemeng is about 516 km in a straight line from Pretoria, the capital. It is about 101 km from Trompsburg, the main town of Xhariep District. The centre point is at 29.4307° S, 25.0006° E. Local names: FS161 . 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 Letsemeng OpenStreetMap lists 14 named sights in Letsemeng: 10 nature reserves; 3 monuments; 1 museum. - Paardeberg Museum · museum - Benfontein Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Doornhoek Game Reserve · nature reserve - Gemsbokpark Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Middelfontein Game Reserve · nature reserve - Roodepoortjie Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Thanda Tula Reserve · nature reserve - Tuinhoek Reserve · nature reserve - Zoutpansdrif Private Nature Reserve · nature reserve - Koffiefontein WW1 Monument · monument - Magersfontein Monument · monument - South African War Block House 1901 · monument 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: Letsemeng - 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 - Kimberley Airport (KIM) · Kimberley73 km - Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) · Bloemfontein132 km ### Nearest railway station Koffiefontein (Letsemeng), about 2.4 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 14.0 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Jun (about 10.3 hours, sunrise around 07:11, sunset around 17:28). 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 Letsemeng Open gazetteers list **41 villages, towns and localities** in Letsemeng. The largest with a recorded population: Koffiefontein (12,464), Jacobsdal (10,497), Petrusburg (10,106) and Luckhoff (4,430). Settlements here lie between about 1,121 m and 1,340 m above sea level (median 1,273 m). - Alton - Bloubospan (1) - Boereplaas - Boitumelong - Concordia (2) - Dahlia - De Rust - De Werf - Deelpan - Ditlhake - Doornhoek - Doornpan - Doornplaaf - Franshoek - Jacobsdal - Kaffershop - Koffiefontein - Krugersrus - Luckhoff - Markgraaf - Morester - Môreson - Olyvenkoppiespan - Oppermans - Oranje - Palmietfontein - Perdeberg - Petrusburg - Ratanang - Relebohile - Retiefsdal - Rietrivier - Rietrivier Nedersetting - Rooibult - Saundershoogte - Seeda - Swesterpan - The Chase - Vlaklaagte - Wanda - Welkom 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 Letsemeng Named natural and historic features inside Letsemeng, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 lakes; 3 rivers and streams. - Bergrivier - Die Pan - Gannapan - Holpan - Kaalspruit - Kalkfonteindam - Kromellenboogspruit - Legpan - Liebenbergspan - Uniesoutpan ### Hills and mountains 71 hills; 18 mountains. - Heuningberg · 1,468 m - Hoorniet · 1,467 m - Langberg · 1,457 m - Wolwekop · 1,456 m - Koepal · 1,454 m - Oskop · 1,445 m - Wolekop · 1,441 m - Joostenberg · 1,440 m - Dwarsrant · 1,426 m - Langrant · 1,416 m - Wolwekop · 1,395 m - Klipnek · 1,389 m - Spitskop · 1,384 m - Turksvyekop · 1,378 m - Tafelkop · 1,377 m - Meyersfontein · 1,366 m - Heuningkoppie · 1,359 m - Gryskop · 1,354 m - Driekop · 1,353 m - Turksvyekop · 1,348 m - Hartebeestfontein · 1,344 m - Mooiwater · 1,344 m - Doringberg · 1,343 m - Kantoorkop · 1,340 m …and 65 more. ### Getting around 3 airfields; 3 railway stations; 3 bridges. - Bloubankbrug - Brakpanbrug - Havengabrug - Immigrant - Koffyfontein Mine - Luckhoff - Perdeberg - Petrusburg - Vispan 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 Letsemeng and the best time to visit Using the climate of Xhariep District, the warmest month is Jan (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (8 °C), after allowing for this place being about 156 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 25 69 Feb 24 73 Mar 21 63 Apr 17 42 May 13 23 Jun 9 15 Jul 8 7 Aug 11 14 Sep 16 13 Oct 19 30 Nov 21 42 Dec 24 58 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Letsemeng Need Nearest mapped Distance Bank FNB Koffiefontein · Letsemeng 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.40785&mlon=25.00457#map=17/-29.40785/25.00457) Petrol pump Shell · Letsemeng 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.40649&mlon=25.00579#map=17/-29.40649/25.00579) School Wonderland Kleuterskool · Letsemeng 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.41280&mlon=25.00197#map=17/-29.41280/25.00197) College Xhariep District Teacher Development Centre · Letsemeng 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.40774&mlon=24.99969#map=17/-29.40774/24.99969) Police station Koffiefontein SAPS · Letsemeng 2.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-29.40953&mlon=25.00343#map=17/-29.40953/25.00343) 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 Letsemeng Places mapped inside Letsemeng in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Banks6 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels4 - Schools36 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants2 - Police stations4 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 Xhariep District - Kopanong - Mohokare ## Quick answers - Where is Letsemeng?In Xhariep District, Free State Province, South Africa - What is the population of Letsemeng?33,474 (2020 estimate) - What is the median age in Letsemeng?About 29 years (2020 estimate) - What is the population density of Letsemeng?About 3.4 people per km² - What borders Letsemeng?Kopanong, Mangaung, Renosterberg, Siyancuma, Sol Plaatjie, Thembelihle and Tokologo - What is there to see in Letsemeng?Benfontein Nature Reserve, Doornhoek Game Reserve, Gemsbokpark Private Nature Reserve, Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve - What time zone is Letsemeng in?UTC+2 - What currency is used in Letsemeng?Rand (ZAR) - What language is spoken in Letsemeng?Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Letsemeng?41 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Letsemeng?Settlements lie between 1,121 m and 1,340 m - What is the highest point in Letsemeng?Heuningberg (1,468 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Letsemeng?August to May - Where is the nearest bank to Letsemeng?FNB Koffiefontein, about 2.6 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Letsemeng?Shell, about 2.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Letsemeng?1 mapped - How many banks are in Letsemeng?6 mapped - How many ATMs are in Letsemeng?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Letsemeng?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Letsemeng?ZA4161 (OCHA common operational dataset)