Free State, Orange Free State
Free State: province of South Africa.
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Quick Facts about Free State
| Population | 2,928,903 |
| Country | South Africa |
| State | Orange Free State (South Africa) |
| Area | 129825 km2 |
| Official name | IPhondo yaFreyistata, Freistata |
| Easternmost point | Point(29.78512 -27.59674) |
| Northernmost point | Point(27.96954 -26.66874) |
| Latitude & Longitude | -29.0000,26.0000 |
| Legislative body | Free State Legislature |
| Altitude | 4,242 feet / 1293 meters |
| Capital | Bloemfontein |
| Establishment | April 27, 1994 (32 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 09:44:37 (20th October 2026) |
Geography
Free State is located at 29°0'0"S 26°0'0"E (-29.0000000, 26.0000000). It has 13 neighbors: Mokhotlong District, Mohale s Hoek District, Maseru District, Mafeteng District, Leribe District, Butha Buthe District, Berea District, Province of KwaZulu Natal, Province of Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Province of Northern Cape and Province of North West.
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The largest city of Free State is Welkom with a population of 431,944. Other cities include and Kroonstad population 103,992. See all Free State cities & populated places.
Official website of Free State
Official Website- Fezile Dabi District Municipality
- Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality
- Lejweleputswa District Municipality
- Xhariep District Municipality
- Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,745,590 | - | census |
| 2016 | 2,834,714 | 3.25% | sample |
| 2020 | 2,928,903 | 3.32% | estimation process |