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Senekal
Free State, South Africa · Africa
About Senekal
Senekal sits on the route: 35 minutes from Paul Roux.
Senekal is in Free State, South Africa, with about 40,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Paul Roux, about 32 km away.
Senekal is a town situated on the banks of the Sand River in the eastern part of the Free State province of South Africa. It was named after Commandant FP Senekal, who led the encroachment of Basotho lands with the Boers under the Orange Free State government. Senekal died in 1865 during a skirmish known as Senekal'sRead more
War.
It is the second largest town in Setsoto Municipality after Ficksburg, the seat of Setsoto. Senekal lies on the N5 national road between Winburg on the west and Bethlehem to the east.
It has two townships, Matwabeng and OR Tambo Section, the latter being the latest, largest and fastest growing.
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The nearest famous roads are Moteng Pass.
Where is Senekal?
Senekal is in Free State, South Africa, about 32 km from Paul Roux.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 39,584
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- South Africa
- Region
- Free State
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates
- -28.3197, 27.6208
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