Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Metropolitan municipality in Free State, South Africa
Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality extends across 9,886 square kilometers, incorporating Bloemfontein, Botshabelo, and several other towns at 1,357 meters elevation.
The municipality gained its current status in December 2000, transforming from a local authority under Motheo District Municipality to an independent metropolitan entity.
The name Mangaung originates from Sesotho language traditions, referring to a place where cheetahs roamed, reflecting the region's connection to indigenous heritage.
The municipality maintains regular communication channels for residents regarding water supply, tender opportunities, and essential service updates through official notices.
The metropolitan area houses Bloemfontein, which functions as South Africa's judicial capital, making it central to the nation's legal system.
Location: Free State
Inception: December 5, 2000
Capital city: Bloemfontein
Elevation above the sea: 1,357 m
GPS coordinates: -29.10000,26.21667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:01
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