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Botshabelo, South Africa

Free State · South Africa

Botshabelo is a large city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 309,714. Elevation: 4,751 ft (1,448 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

309,714 Population 7,714/sq mi density
4,751 ft Elevation 1,448 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Botshabelo

Botshabelo

Botshabelo, meaning "a place of refuge", is a large township set up in 1979. It is located east of Bloemfontein in the present-day Free State province of South Africa. Botshabelo is now the largest township in Free State and is the second largest township in South Africa.

People

Population309,714
Density7,714/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Population309,714
Population Density7,714 / sq mi
Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Coordinates-29.2674°, 26.7260°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceFree State
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Botshabelo

Botshabelo is a large city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 309,714. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet (1,448 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Botshabelo

Botshabelo has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.1°C), the coldest is Jul (6.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.1°C / 72°F 9.7° / 33.4° 90.9
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 9.4° / 32.7° 76.0
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 8.4° / 31.3° 67.1
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 2.9° / 26.7° 84.0
May 11.6°C / 53°F -0.7° / 23.2° 16.0
Jun 7.6°C / 46°F -3.3° / 20.4° 9.1
Jul 6.7°C / 44°F -5.8° / 20.7° 20.9
Aug 9.7°C / 50°F -3.7° / 24.2° 9.6
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F -0.1° / 30.1° 21.6
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 2.8° / 33.7° 36.3
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 5.5° / 34.2° 72.3
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 8.5° / 34.3° 128.5
Botshabelo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above South Africa avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Area40.2 sq mi (104.0 km²)
Population Density7,714/sq mi
Coordinates-29.2674°N, 26.7260°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 14, 2021.

Apr 22, 1999 10 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M5.7 146 km
Oct 30, 1994 6 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.6 137 km
Jun 6, 1992 5 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M5.3 139 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km S of Welkom, South Africa M5.0 139 km
Jul 13, 1998 14 km ENE of Welkom, South Africa M4.9 148 km
Mar 22, 2019 8 km WNW of Virginia, South Africa M4.9 134 km
Mar 1, 2015 8 km ESE of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 142 km
Feb 28, 2002 5 km E of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 143 km
Aug 1, 1997 15 km WNW of Welkom, South Africa M4.8 148 km
Nov 14, 1990 7 km WSW of Virginia, South Africa M4.8 128 km
Dec 17, 1995 15 km W of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 146 km
May 19, 1995 7 km SSE of Welkom, South Africa M4.7 137 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.6 140 km
Oct 5, 2011 4 km NW of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 147 km
Aug 22, 1991 7 km NW of Virginia, South Africa M4.5 136 km
Jan 25, 2020 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 132 km
Mar 17, 1990 11 km S of Welkom, South Africa M4.5 132 km
Jul 23, 2019 27 km NNW of Theunissen, South Africa M4.4 121 km
Sep 15, 2017 58 km S of Bloemfontein, South Africa M4.4 66 km
Sep 5, 2016 4 km SSW of Nako, Lesotho M4.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
March 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
August 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in

Botshabelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Botshabelo

Institution Type Founded Website
Motheo FET College Thaba Nchu Campus College - ,

Schools in Botshabelo

108+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ntateleng Intermediate School - - - -
Ntemoseng Secondary School - - - -
Selokisa Intermediate School - - - -
Leratong/Hlonamang Secondary School - - - -
Bolokehang Intermediate School - - - -
Lenyora la Thuto Comprehensive School - - - -
Seithati Intermediate School - - - -
Nthapelleng Intermediate School - - - -
Reentseng Primary School - - - -
Seemahale Secondary School - - - -
Ntediseng Intermediate School - - - -
Dibeng sa Tsebo Primary School - - - -
Thabo Primary School - - - -
Makgulo Intermediate School - - - -
Retsamaile Primary School - - - -
Mpolokeng Primary School - - - -
Thato Intermediate School - - - -
Kgorathuto Secondary School - - - -
Qelo Intermediate School - - - -
Ditholwana Primary School - - - -
Seroki Primary School - - - -
Lebelo Intermediate School - - - -
Sebabatso Primary School - - - -
Nkgothatseng Intermediate School - - - -
Ntumediseng Secondary School - - - -
Semomotela Primary School - - - -
Thari Ya Tshepe Intermediate School - - - -
Mmusapelo Intermediate School - - - -
Lerole Intermediate School - - - -
Setjhaba-Se-Maketse Combined School - - - -
Reamohetse High School - - - -
Mahlohonolo Intermediate School - - - -
Raohang Primary School - - - -
Khothatso Intermediate School - - - -
Batjha Primary School - - - -
Mpatleng Secondary School - - - -
Phano Intermediate School - - - -
Senakangwedi Secondary School - - - -
Phallang Intermediate School - - - -
Refihlile Intermediate School - - - -
Pontsheng Primary School - - - -
Nthabeleng Primary School - - - -
Leshome Intermediate School - - - -
Popano Secondary School - - - -
Fadimehang Primary School - - - -
Rankwe Intermediate School - - - -
Bothobapelo Primary School - - - -
Seemahale Secondary School - - - -
Hohle Primary School - - - -
Amohelang Intermediate School - - - -
Tlotlisang Intermediate School - - - -
Sankatane Intermediate School - - - -
Kgauho Secondary School - - - -
Thatohatsi Intermediate School - - - -
Ntateleng Intermediate School - - - -
Ntemoseng Secondary School - - - -
Selokisa Intermediate School - - - -
Leratong/Hlonamang Secondary School - - - -
Bolokehang Intermediate School - - - -
Lenyora la Thuto Comprehensive School - - - -
Seithati Intermediate School - - - -
Nthapelleng Intermediate School - - - -
Reentseng Primary School - - - -
Seemahale Secondary School - - - -
Ntediseng Intermediate School - - - -
Dibeng sa Tsebo Primary School - - - -
Thabo Primary School - - - -
Makgulo Intermediate School - - - -
Retsamaile Primary School - - - -
Mpolokeng Primary School - - - -
Thato Intermediate School - - - -
Kgorathuto Secondary School - - - -
Qelo Intermediate School - - - -
Ditholwana Primary School - - - -
Seroki Primary School - - - -
Lebelo Intermediate School - - - -
Sebabatso Primary School - - - -
Nkgothatseng Intermediate School - - - -
Ntumediseng Secondary School - - - -
Semomotela Primary School - - - -
Thari Ya Tshepe Intermediate School - - - -
Mmusapelo Intermediate School - - - -
Lerole Intermediate School - - - -
Setjhaba-Se-Maketse Combined School - - - -
Reamohetse High School - - - -
Mahlohonolo Intermediate School - - - -
Raohang Primary School - - - -
Khothatso Intermediate School - - - -
Batjha Primary School - - - -
Mpatleng Secondary School - - - -
Phano Intermediate School - - - -
Senakangwedi Secondary School - - - -
Phallang Intermediate School - - - -
Refihlile Intermediate School - - - -
Pontsheng Primary School - - - -
Nthabeleng Primary School - - - -
Leshome Intermediate School - - - -
Popano Secondary School - - - -
Fadimehang Primary School - - - -
Rankwe Intermediate School - - - -
Bothobapelo Primary School - - - -
Seemahale Secondary School - - - -
Hohle Primary School - - - -
Amohelang Intermediate School - - - -
Tlotlisang Intermediate School - - - -
Sankatane Intermediate School - - - -
Kgauho Secondary School - - - -
Thatohatsi Intermediate School - - - -
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Clinics in Botshabelo

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daniel Ngatane Clinic
Itumeleng Clinic
Jazzman Mokhothu Clinic
Jazzman Mokhothu Clinic
Maletsatsi Mabaso Clinic
Maletsatsi Mabaso Clinic
Molefi Tau Clinic
Pule Sefatsa Clinic

Train Stations in Botshabelo

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Likhatlhong
Sannaspos
Sepane
Uitsig

Gas Stations in Botshabelo

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Shell
ZA #3725432066

Banks in Botshabelo

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
Blue Chip Finance

Shopping Malls in Botshabelo

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Botshabelo Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Botshabelo

TeamLeagueDivision
Kaizer Sebothelo Stadium

Airports Near Botshabelo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bram Fischer International AirportBFNLarge Airport
Arbeitsgenot Airport-Small Airport
Brandfort Moreson Airport-Small Airport
Ladybrand Airfield-Small Airport
Mafeteng AirportMFCSmall Airport
Monte Carlo Airport-Small Airport
Thaba Nchu Tar AirportTCUSmall Airport
Valencia Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Botshabelo

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Daniel Ngatane Clinic
Itumeleng Clinic
Jazzman Mokhothu Clinic
Maletsatsi Mabaso Clinic
Molefi Tau Clinic
Pule Sefatsa Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Botshabelo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Botshabelo Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Botshabelo Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
1,423 m (4,669 ft)
Area
104.0 km² (40.1 mi²)
Founded
1978
Postal Code
9781

Around Botshabelo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 37
Hospitals 3
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Police Stations 1

🇿🇦 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 Botshabelo

What is the population of Botshabelo?

Botshabelo has a population of 309,714 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 7,714 people per square mile, spread across 40.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Botshabelo?

Botshabelo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

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