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Potchefstroom Dam, Potchefstroom

#2 among attractions in Potchefstroom

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Potchefstroom Dam location map
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Local name: PotchefstroomdamOpened: 1950 (74 years ago)Elevation: 4426 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 26°40'5"S, 27°5'45"E
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Potchefstroom South Africa

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Potchefstroom Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North-West University Botanical Garden, Potchefstroom Theological School, Witrand Cricket Field, Senwes Park.

  • north west university botanical garden potchefstroom1 miS
    Botanical garden, Park

    North-West University Botanical Garden, Potchefstroom

    25 min walk • The North-West University Botanical Garden on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University is the only botanical garden in the North West Province of South Africa. The Garden spans just under three hectares and is open to the public.

  • potchefstroom theological school location map
    1.7 miS
    Seminary

    Potchefstroom Theological School, Potchefstroom

    45 min walk • The Potchefstroom Theological School is the seminary of the Reformed Churches in South Africa. It began as the Burgersdorp Theological School, founded in 1869 and moved to Potchefstroom, South Africa, at the end of 1904, opening the following year.

  • witrand cricket field potchefstroom location map
    1.9 miSW
    Sport, Sport venue

    Witrand Cricket Field, Potchefstroom

    50 min walk • The Witrand Cricket Field is a cricket ground in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It has hosted senior cricket irregularly since 1991, when Western Transvaal hosted Western Province.

  • senwes park potchefstroom location map
    1.9 miS
    Sport, Sport venue

    Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

    49 min walk • Senwes Cricket Stadium is a Cricket ground in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. It has hosted two Test matches, with the first in 2002. The Highveld Lions also play some home matches here.

  • absa puk oval potchefstroom location map
    1.7 miS
    Sport, Sport venue

    Absa Puk Oval, Potchefstroom

    43 min walk • The Absa Puk Oval, formerly known as the Fanie du Toit Sports Complex and the University Oval is a cricket ground in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It has hosted senior cricket irregularly since 1982, when Transvaal hosted South African Universities.

  • olen park potchefstroom location map
    4.1 miS
    Sport, Sport venue

    Olën Park, Potchefstroom

    106 min walk • Olën Park, also known as Profert Olën Park for sponsorship reasons, is a stadium in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was used for rugby union matches by the Leopards team in the First Division of the Currie Cup as well as the Vodacom Cup.

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