Frederikstad is a hamlet in South Africa some 34 km south-west of Carletonville and 23 km north of Potchefstroom. It was established in 1885 and named after Frederik Wolmarans. Fighting took place here during the Second Anglo-Boer War. The name is also encountered as Frederickstad.[1]
Frederikstad | |
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![]() ![]() Frederikstad ![]() ![]() Frederikstad | |
Coordinates: 26.509°S 27.144°E / -26.509; 27.144 | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | North West |
District | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
Municipality | JB Marks |
Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
PO box | 2528 |
Area code | 018 |
Municipalities and communities of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, North West | ||
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District seat: Klerksdorp | ||
JB Marks |
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City of Matlosana |
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Maquassi Hills |
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