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Bertha Shaft Village, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Bertha Shaft Village is a small town in Free State, South Africa with a population of 2,193. Elevation: 4,826 ft (1,471 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,193 Population 0/sq mi density
4,826 ft Elevation 1,471 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Bertha Shaft Village

Viljoensdrif is a coal-mining village 8 km south of Vereeniging and part of the Fezile Dabi District Municipality in the Free State province of South Africa.

People

Population2,193
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation4,826 ft (1,471 m)
Population2,193
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,826 ft (1,471 m)
Coordinates-26.7549°, 27.9391°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Bertha Shaft Village

Bertha Shaft Village is a small town in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 2,193. The city sits at an elevation of 4,826 feet (1,471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Bertha Shaft Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,826 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above South Africa avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,826 ft (1,471 m)
Area7,266.1 sq mi (18,819.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7549°N, 27.9391°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

966 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 5, 2014 3 km ESE of Orkney, South Africa M5.4 125 km
Apr 3, 2017 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.2 114 km
Feb 10, 1997 5 km SSE of Orkney, South Africa M5.2 126 km
Nov 3, 1991 5 km SE of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.1 124 km
Jul 21, 1997 4 km W of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 132 km
May 27, 2002 4 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 124 km
Jun 14, 2010 8 km NNW of Fochville, South Africa M5.0 60 km
Dec 1, 1991 2 km S of Klerksdorp, South Africa M5.0 127 km
Mar 9, 2005 7 km SSE of Stilfontein, South Africa M5.0 116 km
Mar 16, 2009 8 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa M5.0 120 km
Dec 11, 1997 7 km SSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 131 km
Mar 7, 1992 14 km W of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 64 km
Dec 5, 1998 9 km NNE of Fochville, South Africa M4.9 57 km
Sep 6, 2004 17 km WNW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 142 km
Jul 31, 2001 8 km SW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 133 km
Nov 25, 1995 South Africa M4.9 123 km
Jun 11, 2023 Gauteng, South Africa M4.9 52 km
Feb 17, 2005 13 km WSW of Klerksdorp, South Africa M4.9 139 km
Jun 15, 2014 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa M4.9 120 km
Aug 6, 2000 8 km SSW of Westonaria, South Africa M4.9 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in

Bertha Shaft Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Bertha Shaft Village

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pele-ya-pele Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Bertha Shaft Village

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Express-FM Digital christian, christian blues MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bertha Shaft Village

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Stephenson Photo Museum
Stephenson Photo Museum
Vaal Teknorama

Libraries in Bertha Shaft Village

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Henley Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library - SE20.0
Public Library - SE20.0
Public Library - SE20.0
Stephenson Library0.0

Train Stations in Bertha Shaft Village

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Viljoensdrif

Breweries in Bertha Shaft Village

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
SWAGGA

Stadiums & Teams in Bertha Shaft Village

TeamLeagueDivision
DP de Villiers Stadium
George Thabe Stadium

Airports Near Bertha Shaft Village

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
O.R. Tambo International AirportJNBLarge Airport
Rand AirportQRAMedium Airport
Vereeniging AirportMedium Airport
Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) AirportSmall Airport
Baragwanath AirfieldSmall Airport
Bierman Landgoed AirstripSmall Airport
Brakpan AirportSmall Airport
Carltonville AirportSmall Airport
Dasville AirportSmall Airport
Dunnottar AirfieldSmall Airport
Fraaiuitzicht AirportSmall Airport
Frankfort AirportSmall Airport
Grootbraai AirportSmall Airport
Heidelburg AirportSmall Airport
Heilbron AirportSmall Airport
Jim Fouche Resort AirportSmall Airport
Klipriver AirfieldSmall Airport
Koppies AirportSmall Airport
Krugersdorp AirportSmall Airport
Leeukop Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Orient Glider AirportSmall Airport
Panorama AirfieldSmall Airport
Parys AirportSmall Airport
Petit AirportSmall Airport
Saffier AirportSmall Airport
Springs AirfieldSmall Airport
Star AirportSmall Airport
Sun Valley AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunset Shores AirfieldSmall Airport
Tedderfield Air ParkSmall Airport
Vaal Dam AirfieldSmall Airport
Vanderbijlpark AirportSmall Airport
Villiers AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bertha Shaft Village

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lancet Labarotories Covid-19 Testing Site

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bertha Shaft Village

What is the population of Bertha Shaft Village?

Bertha Shaft Village has a population of 2,193 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 7,266.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bertha Shaft Village?

Bertha Shaft Village enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

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