NWU Astro
NWU Astro, known as the NWU-PUK Astro, is a field hockey stadium in North-West University, Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa. In the past, the stadium has hosted the following major tournaments:…| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Pitch
- Description: field hockey stadium in North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
- Also known as: “NWU-Puk Astro” and “NWU-PUK Astro”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include North-West University Botanical Garden and JB Marks Oval.
North-West University Botanical Garden
Park
Photo: Martin F. Smit, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The North-West University Botanical Garden on the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University is the only botanical garden in the North West Province of South Africa. The Garden spans just under three hectares and is open to the public. North-West University Botanical Garden is situated 250 metres northwest of NWU Astro.
JB Marks Oval
Stadium
JB Marks Oval is a cricket ground in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. It has hosted two Test matches, with the first in 2002. The Highveld Lions also play some home matches here. JB Marks Oval is situated 1¼ km south of NWU Astro.
Potchefstroom Dam
Resort
Potchefstroom Dam is a water reservoir on the Mooi River, on the northern boundary of Potchefstroom, North-West, South Africa. It was established in 1950. Potchefstroom Dam is situated 1½ km north of NWU Astro.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Potchefstroom.
Potchefstroom
Photo: Leo za1, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Potchefstroom is a city of 43,000 people that is part of JB Marks Local Municipality in North West Province. It is a university town with several museums and historical sites.
NWU Astro
Latitude
-26.68355° or 26° 41′ 1″ southLongitude
27.09688° or 27° 5′ 49″ eastOpen location code
5G59838W+HQOpenStreetMap ID
way 1011677903OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=pitchOpenStreetMap feature
sport=field_hockeyWikidata ID
Q110264140
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In Other Languages
“NWU Astro” goes by many names.
- French: “NWU Hockey Academy”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Amphi and North West University.
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