Potchefstroom, North-West
Potchefstroom: city in the North West Province of South Africa
About
Quick Facts about Potchefstroom
| Population | 123,669 |
| Country | South Africa |
| State | North-West (South Africa) |
| County | Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality |
| Postal code | 2531, 2520 |
| Phone Area Codes | 018 |
| Area | 184.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | -26.7167,27.1000 |
| Altitude | 4,429 feet / 1350 meters |
| Capital city | Potchefstroom is capital of Tlokwe Local Municipality |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 17:32:56 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Potchefstroom is located at 26°43'0"S 27°6'0"E (-26.7166700, 27.1000000).
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Official website of Potchefstroom
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