Rooidam
in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality of Orange Free State, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.067 and 26.133 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 4' 0" and E 26° 7' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:35 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:12 am and 6:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.157 and -156.740 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Halawa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Rooidam

Rooidam in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (Orange Free State) is a town in South Africa about 262 mi (or 421 km) south-west of Pretoria, the country's capital city.

Current time in Rooidam is now 06:35 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports near Rooidam. The closest airport in South Africa is J B M Hertzog International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bloemfontein, Dewetsdorp, Bultfontein, Theunissen and Trompsburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, high wind, near gale, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SOUTHERN SUN BLOEMFONTEIN

Address
5,0 mi
CNR NELSON MANDELA AND MELVILLE DRIVE BRANDWAG
9324 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Suburban

Address
5,3 mi
3 Massey Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Liedjiesbos

Address
2,7 mi
Frans Kleynhans Road,Groenvlei Avenue 20,13
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Camelia Gastehuis

Address
3,0 mi
74 Jac Van Rhyn Road
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Elrido Lodge

Address
3,6 mi
1 Ray Champion Street
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


A White Rose Guest House

Address
4,4 mi
25 Scholtz Street, Universitas
0321 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


African Footprints Lodge

Address
4,6 mi
219 President Paul Kruger Avenue
9300 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Altissimo Guesthouse

Address
4,4 mi
Bloemendal Rd 11/3
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bains Chalet Park

Address
1,3 mi
31 Old Kimberley Road
9301 Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bloemstantia Guest House

Address
5,2 mi
62 Eddie De Beer str
Bloemfontein
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Bloemfontein Free State South Africa

Published: August 10, 2010
Length: 02:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RoomsForAfrica

Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province in South Africa. Copyright to http://www.roomsforafrica.com/dest/south-africa/free-state/bloemfontein.jsp.


The Cheetah Experience Bloemfontein, South Africa

Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 45:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zita Janse van Vuuren

Who knew the Cheetah Experience in Bloemfontein could have such a pertaining affect on anyone. A pleasure to have filmed with them. Will definitely go back for tons of visits! CE truly only...


Who says Bloemfontein does not get rain?

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 05:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Johnny Da Silva

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Street Workout demo at Flex & Fight, Bloemfontein.

Published: July 15, 2014
Length: 12:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Silverback Calisthenics

Silverback Calisthenics did a short street workout demonstration for the opening of the Flex and Fight bodybuilding competition in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on 12 July 2014 ~ Follow us...


Braaivleis and Rains in Bloemfontein

Published: January 25, 2012
Length: 53:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MisterAfrikaans

Rain challenge the BBQ in Bloemfontein, Free State Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/CLLe/


Chip - Bloemfontein Agility Compilation (August 2013)

Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 18:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paolo Cernuschi

Compilation of Chip's runs at the Bloemfontein Montego Disciplines Weekend (8-11 August 2013)


Integrating cactus and Hermetia illucens as feedstock for regenerative livestock production

Published: January 30, 2015
Length: 36:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Axel Tarrisse

Axel Tarrisse Presentation at International Cactus Pear Workshop Development of a cactus pear agro-industry for the sub-Sahara Africa Region 27 January 2015 University of the Free State (UFS)...


Spin n Drift @ showgrounds.mp4

Published: September 06, 2010
Length: 01:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Lesego Seitshiro

Beans, buta bru coast crew etc.


God Save The Queen before England vs Germany 2010 World Cup

Published: June 30, 2010
Length: 46:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: aspin78

England vs Germany 2010 World Cup South Africa Bloemfontein. England Football Fans. English fans singing "God save the Queen" before the game agaist Germany in Bloemfontein, South Africa...


Wikus & Fiona Olivier - The Reservoir - 25 Oktober 2014

Published: November 12, 2014
Length: 29:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Snap Photography

Video by Sound Bytes & Snap Photography. http://snapphotography.co.za. Highlights video of Thabo & Mantso Motsepe's wedding at The Reservoir, Oliewenhuis, Bloemfontein.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of the Free State

The University of the Free State is a multi campus public university in Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa.

Located at -29.1044, 26.1753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of the Free State, Universities in the Free State (South African province), Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1904, Association of Commonwealth Universities