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Bloemfontein, South Africa
Free State · South Africa
Bloemfontein is a major city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 556,637. Elevation: 4,580 ft (1,396 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein, also known as Bloem, is the capital and the largest city of the Free State province in South Africa. It is often, and has been traditionally, referred to as the country's "judicial capital", alongside the legislative capital Cape Town and administrative capital Pretoria. However, the highest court in South Africa, the Constitutional Court, has been in Johannesburg since 1994.
People
Climate
| Population | 556,637 |
| Population Density | 6,104 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,580 ft (1,396 m) |
| Coordinates | -29.1211°, 26.2140° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Free State |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.3 inches (540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is a major city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 556,637. The city sits at an elevation of 4,580 feet (1,396 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (23°C), the coldest is Jul (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 555 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,580 ft (1,396 m) |
| Area | 91.2 sq mi (236.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -29.1211°N, 26.2140°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Bloemfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Bloemfontein
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Agricultural Training Institute | College | - | Visit → |
| Grey College | College | - | , |
| University of the Free State | University | - | Visit → |
| University of The Free State South Campus | University | - | , |
| UVS - Paradys Experimental Farm | University | - | , |
Schools in Bloemfontein
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polokehong Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jim Fouché Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Free State School of Nursing | - | - | - | - |
| Wilgehof Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Brebner High School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Jim Fouché | - | - | - | - |
| Credence Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tjokkies Universitas | - | - | - | - |
| Fichardtpark Hoërskool | - | - | - | - |
| Gonyane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ihobe Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
| Nozala Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vulamasango Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Böhmer Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Commtech Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Hodisa Technical Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Toka Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoërskool Sentraal | - | - | - | - |
| Kruitberg Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Primêre Skool Willem Postma | - | - | - | - |
| Bohmer Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eunice High School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Wilgehof Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Castle Bridge School | - | - | - | - |
| Relebeletse Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Andrew's | - | - | - | - |
| Fauna Primary School 2 reviews | - | - | - | - |
| St. Andrews Pre Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Daluxolo | - | - | - | - |
| Brebner Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Bethuel Setai Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Academy of Excellence – Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Grey College | - | - | - | - |
| Pres Brand Primery | - | - | - | - |
| President Brand Primêre Skool | - | - | - | - |
| Haasbekkie Pre-Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Sentraal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sentraal Pre-Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| University of the Free State | - | - | - | - |
| Fichardtpark Pre-primêr | - | - | - | - |
| Fichardtpark Laerskool | - | - | - | - |
| Martie du Plessis | - | - | - | - |
| Lourier Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mangaung Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sehunelo Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pholoho Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Tswellang Special School | - | - | - | - |
| Kagisho Comprehensive Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Beetles Bugs and Butterflies | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bloemfontein
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bloemfontein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art museum | ||||
| Bloemfontein Toy Museum | ||||
| Bram Fischer Museum | ||||
| First Raadsaal Museum | ||||
| National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre | ||||
| Sesotho Literature Museum (Dingolweng) |
Libraries in Bloemfontein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainsvlei Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fichardtpark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mangaung Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bloemfontein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeremark | |||||
| Fresh Produce Market | |||||
| Villa Avianto | |||||
| Villa Avianto |
Hotels in Bloemfontein
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bloemfontein
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bloemfontein
18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bloemfontein
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bloemfontein
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bloemfontein
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bloemfontein
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bloemfontein
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bloemfontein
9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bloemfontein
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bloemfontein
65 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bloemfontein
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bloemfontein
10 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bloemfontein
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bloemfontein
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bloemfontein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bloemfontein
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | Large Airport |
| Brandfort Moreson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edenburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thaba Nchu Tar Airport | TCU | Small Airport |
| Valencia Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bloemfontein
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dawn Wing Courier | |
| Dawn Wing Courier | |
| Fichardt Park Post Office | |
| Fichardt Park Post Office | |
| Langenhoven Park Post Office | |
| Langenhoven Park Post Office | |
| Main Post Office | |
| North Ridge Mall P.O.Box Collection Area | |
| Postnet | |
| Postnet | |
| The Courier Guy | |
| The Courier Guy |
Treatment Centers in Bloemfontein
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Langenhoven Park Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bloemfontein
50 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AGS Sentraal - Jubilate Gemeente | |
| AGS Sentraal - Jubilate Gemeente | |
| AGS Siloam | |
| AGS Siloam | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Assemblies of God | |
| Bloemfontein Hervormde kerk | |
| Bloemfontein Hervormde kerk | |
| Church | |
| CRC North | |
| CRC North | |
| Die Follies - Die Volle Evangelie Kerk van God | |
| Die Follies - Die Volle Evangelie Kerk van God | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk - Bloempark Church | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk - Bloempark Church | |
| Greek Orthodox Church | |
| Greek Orthodox Church | |
| Holy Cross |
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Around Bloemfontein
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bloemfontein
What is the population of Bloemfontein?
Bloemfontein has a population of 556,637 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 6,104 people per square mile, spread across 91.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bloemfontein?
Bloemfontein enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.