Kroonstad, officially named Maokeng, is the fourth largest town in the Free State and lies two hours’ drive on the N1 from Gauteng. It is the second-largest commercial and urban centre in the Northern Free State, and an important railway junction on the main line from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Kroonstad
Is Kroonstad in Gauteng?
Kroonstad (Afrikaans directly translated “Crown City”), officially named Maokeng, is the fourth largest town in the Free State (after Bloemfontein, Welkom and Bethlehem) and lies two hours’ drive on the N1 from Gauteng.
What is Kroonstad famous for?
Kroonstad is a busy agricultural and transportation centre with marshaling yards, grain elevators, and engineering works. It is the northern educational focus of the province, with vocational and trade schools.
Which area is Kroonstad?
74,81 km²
Kroonstad / Area
Which municipality falls under Kroonstad?
Moqhaka Local Municipality
The Moqhaka Local Municipality is situated within the southern part of the Fezile Dabi District in the Free State province. The seat of local government is Kroonstad.