Frederikstad | |
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  Frederikstad  Frederikstad | |
| Coordinates: 26°30′32″S 27°08′38″E / 26.509°S 27.144°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| District | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | JB Marks |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( SAST) |
| PO box | 2528 |
| Area code | 018 |
Frederikstad is a hamlet in South Africa some 34 km south-west of Carletonville and 23 km north of Potchefstroom. It was established in 1885 and named after Frederik Wolmarans. Fighting took place here during the Second Anglo-Boer War. The name is also encountered as Frederickstad. [1]
References
- ^ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 167. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
Municipalities and communities of
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality,
North West | ||
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District seat:
Klerksdorp | ||
| JB Marks | .svg) | |
| City of Matlosana |
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| Maquassi Hills | ||
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Frederikstad | |
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Frederikstad Frederikstad | |
| Coordinates: 26°30′32″S 27°08′38″E / 26.509°S 27.144°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| District | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | JB Marks |
| Time zone | UTC+2 ( SAST) |
| PO box | 2528 |
| Area code | 018 |
Frederikstad is a hamlet in South Africa some 34 km south-west of Carletonville and 23 km north of Potchefstroom. It was established in 1885 and named after Frederik Wolmarans. Fighting took place here during the Second Anglo-Boer War. The name is also encountered as Frederickstad. [1]
References
- ^ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 167. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
Municipalities and communities of
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality,
North West | ||
|---|---|---|
District seat:
Klerksdorp | ||
| JB Marks | | |
| City of Matlosana |
| |
| Maquassi Hills | ||
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| This North West Province location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |