Geography, History & Economy
Lejweleputswa District Municipality comprises:
- Masilonyana Local Municipality
- Matjhabeng Local Municipality
- Nala Local Municipality
- Tokologo Local Municipality
- Tswelopele Local Municipality
MDB code: DC18
Description: The Lejweleputswa District Municipality is a Category C municipality situated in the north-western part of the Free State. It borders the North West Province to the north, Fezile Dabi and Thabo Mofutsanyana to the north-east and east respectively, Mangaung and Xhariep to the south, and the Northern Cape Province to the west.
The district makes up almost a third of the province, and consists of the following five local municipalities, with approximately 18 towns distributed throughout: Masilonyana, Tokologo, Tswelopele, Matjhabeng and Nala.
It is accessible from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Klerksdorp and Kimberley along the N1, one of the country’s main national roads.
Area: 32 286km²
Cities/Towns: Allanridge, Boshof, Bothaville, Brandfort, Bultfontein, Dealesville, Hennenman, Hertzogville, Hoopstad, Odendaalsrus, Soutpan, Theunissen, Ventersburg, Verkeerdevlei, Virginia, Welkom, Wesselsbron, Winburg
Main Economic Sectors: Mining (31%), construction, transport, electricity, trade
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Postal PO Box 2163, Welkom, 9460
Physical Cnr Jan Hofmeyer & Tempest Streets, Welkom
Tel 057 353 3094/5/8/9
Fax 057 353 3382/057 391 8911
Web www.mylejweleputswa.co.za