Grootfontein

Grootfontein is a farm in , , and has an elevation of 1,417 metres.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boskop.

Village
is a small village 16 km north of . In 1913, the Man was found here, the first local anatomically modern human skull to be discovered. is situated 9 km east of Grootfontein.

Grootfontein

Latitude
-26.56667° or 26° 34′ south
Longitude
27.03333° or 27° 2′ east
Elevation
1,417 metres (4,649 feet)
Open location code
5G59C2MM+88
Geo­Names ID
999414
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Grootfontein from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Grootfontein”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Noupoort and Mesa.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sheldon’s Rest and Potchefstroom NW.

North West Province: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Mahikeng, Rustenburg, Potchefstroom, and Klerksdorp.

Curious Farms to Discover

Uncover intriguing farms from every corner of the globe.