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Bethal

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Total population

60,779

Founded

1898

Elevation1660 m
Coordinates-26.46°, 29.47°

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City facts

Founded
1898
Elevation
1660 m

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Overview

Bethal is a farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The farms in the region produce maize, sunflower seeds, sorghum, rye and potatoes. The town lies 155 km (96 mi) east of Johannesburg on the N17 national route.

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History & geography

History

The town originated on an old farm called Blesbokspruit. The town, established in on 12 October 1880, was named after the combined names of the wives of the owners of the farm, Elizabeth du Plooy and Alida Naude. It became a municipality in 1921.

Geography

The Olifants River has its origin near Bethal. The river eventually flows into the Limpopo River in Mozambique.

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Latitude
-26.4571
Longitude
29.4671
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