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Zastron

Free Statetown

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Founded

1875

Elevation1668 m
Coordinates-30.30°, 27.08°

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Founded
1875
Elevation
1668 m

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Overview

Zastron is a small agricultural town in the Free State province of South Africa, some 30 km from the border of Lesotho. It is situated at the foot of Aasvoëlberg, named for the rare Cape vultures attracted by a feeding project a short distance out of town. The township is named "Matlakeng", Sesotho for Vultures. A curious rock formation in the mountain, Die Oog, has been adopted as the town's unofficial emblem.

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Geography

Latitude
-30.3012
Longitude
27.0846
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