Bain’s Vlei
Bain's Vlei is a settlement on the road to Kimberley, situated 8 km west of Bloemfontein. It is named after the owner, Andrew Hudson Bain, who bought it in 1849.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 1,360 metres (4,460 feet)
- Description: human settlement in South Africa
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Heuwelsig.
Heuwelsig
Suburb
Heuwelsig is a suburb in the northern part of Bloemfontein, South Africa. Heuwelsig is situated 9 km southeast of Bain’s Vlei.
Bain’s Vlei
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Latitude
-29.05028° or 29° 3′ 1″ south
Longitude
26.11217° or 26° 6′ 44″ east
Open location code
5G28W4X6+VV
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In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Dutch—“Bain’s Vlei” goes by many names.
- Afrikaans: “Bainsvlei”
- Asturian: “Bain’s Vlei”
- Dutch: “Bain’s Vlei”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Slangkop and Mooiwater.
Free State: Highlights
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