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Bothaville, South Africa
Free State · South Africa
Bothaville is a mid-size city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 71,934. Elevation: 4,186 ft (1,276 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bothaville
Bothaville is a maize farming town situated near the Vaal River in the Lejweleputswa DM of the Free State province, South Africa. It is situated 60 km east of the Vaal, on the bank of its Vals River tributary. Bothaville and the adjacent Kgotsong township have a total of approximately 46,000 residents.
People
Climate
| Population | 71,934 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,186 ft (1,276 m) |
| Coordinates | -27.3887°, 26.6170° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Free State |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.4 inches (593 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bothaville
Bothaville is a mid-size city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 71,934. The city sits at an elevation of 4,186 feet (1,276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Bothaville
Bothaville has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 541 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,186 ft (1,276 m) |
| Area | 2,200.1 sq mi (5,698.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -27.3887°N, 26.6170°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in |
Bothaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.3").
Hotels in Bothaville
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bothaville
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bothaville
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bothaville
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bothaville
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bothaville
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bothaville
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bothaville
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| P C Pelser Airport | KXE | Medium Airport |
| Potchefstroom Airport | PCF | Medium Airport |
| Anton Fourie Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Appleby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Balkfontein Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Braehead Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buisfontein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fraaiuitzicht Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harmony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hendrik Potgieter Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoopstad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kroonstad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Odendaalsrus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orkney Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ottosdal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Von Abo's Villa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Welkom Airport | WEL | Small Airport |
| Wesselbronn Af Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wolmeransstad Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bothaville
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dutch Reformed Church Bothavillie |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in South Africa
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What is the population of Bothaville?
Bothaville has a population of 71,934 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 2,200.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bothaville?
Bothaville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches.