Vryburg is a large agricultural town with a population of 48,400 situated in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality of the North West Province of South Africa. It is the seat and the industrial and agricultural heartland of the district of the Bophirima region
Vryburg
What is Vryburg known for?
Vryburg is South Africa’s largest beef-producing district, with Bonsmara cattle the most popular. It is sometimes called “the Texas of South Africa”.
Has the name Vryburg changed?
Surprisingly, given that so many name changes have occurred within the Country since 1994, Vryburg, which means ‘Free Fort’ in Afrikaans, has maintained its name despite its Historical Significance.
What language do they speak in Vryburg?
Vryburg has a total population of 15 000 residents of whom the majority speak Afrikaans. This town is the country’s largest producer of beef and important crops grown in the area are maize and peanuts.
What are the important historical buildings in Vryburg?
Vryburg still has its sense of history which includes a stone church built in 1904 by the London Missionary Station, a museum and concentration camp cemetery. Other attractions include a golf course, nature reserve and fantastic rock engravings at Kinderdam which is halfway between Vryburg and Madibogo.