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Bultfontein, South Africa
Free State · South Africa
Bultfontein is a small city in Free State, South Africa with a population of 27,994. Elevation: 4,327 ft (1,319 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bultfontein
Bultfontein is a town in the Free State province of South Africa with a total population of about 23,400 people. It is situated in the Tswelopele Local Municipality, about 100 kilometres (60 mi) north of Bloemfontein. The town site was laid out in 1873; it had been delayed because of a location dispute which also led to the establishment of Hoopstad 55 kilometres (35 mi) to the north-west. The township of Phahameng was established on the outskirts of Bultfontein in the 1970s.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,994 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,327 ft (1,319 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.2876°, 26.1500° |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| State / Province | Free State |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.0 inches (534 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bultfontein
Bultfontein is a small city in South Africa (Free State) with a population of 27,994. The city sits at an elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Climate in Bultfontein
Bultfontein has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 512 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above South Africa avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,327 ft (1,319 m) |
| Area | 3,212.6 sq mi (8,320.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.2876°N, 26.1500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in |
Bultfontein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.3").
Schools in Bultfontein
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow High School | - | - | - | - |
| Ntuthuzelo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Repholositswe Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magakajane Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ikgwantlelle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matima-Lenyora Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hoerskool Bultfontein High | - | - | - | - |
| Bultfontein Combined School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Bultfontein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phahameng Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Bultfontein
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bultfontein
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bultfontein
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bultfontein
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bultfontein
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bultfontein
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bultfontein
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bartsrus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beatrix Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bloemhof Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boscobel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandfort Moreson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bultfontein Airport | UTE | Small Airport |
| Harmony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoopstad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Odendaalsrus Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valencia Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Von Abo's Villa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Welkom Airport | WEL | Small Airport |
| Wesselbronn Af Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bultfontein
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bultfontein NG Moedergemeente | |
| Gereformeerde Kerk |
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What is the population of Bultfontein?
Bultfontein has a population of 27,994 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 3,212.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bultfontein?
Bultfontein 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 42°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.