Potchefstroom
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Potchefstroom is an academic city in South Africa's North West Province, home to the Potchefstroom Campus of North-West University. Founded by Voortrekkers in 1838, it's situated on the Mooi River, approximately 120 km west-southwest of Johannesburg. The city's name potentially derives from Voortrekker leader Andries Potgieter and the river.
Statistics
Area
184.20 km²
Population
148,804