Balkfontein is a small village in Nala Local Municipality in the Lejweleputswa District of the Free State in South Africa.

Balkfontein
Balkfontein is located in Free State (South African province)
Balkfontein
Balkfontein
Balkfontein is located in South Africa
Balkfontein
Balkfontein
Coordinates: 27°24′0″S 26°30′15″E / 27.40000°S 26.50417°E / -27.40000; 26.50417
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceFree State
DistrictLejweleputswa
MunicipalityNala
Area
 • Total1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total154
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African35.1%
 • Coloured4.5%
 • White60.4%
First languages (2011)
 • Afrikaans64.1%
 • Sotho30.1%
 • Tswana2.6%
 • Northern Sotho1.3%
 • Other2.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)

The village houses the "Sedibeng Water" utility that operates a water purification works drawing water from the Vaal River inlet. The small town has residences and facilities, including a golf course, for employees of Sedibeng.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Balkfontein". Census 2011.