NWU Astro

NWU Astro, known as the NWU-PUK Astro, is a field hockey stadium in North-West University, , , . In the past, the stadium has hosted the following major tournaments:…
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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.

Park
Photo: Martin F. Smit, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The on the Campus of the North-West University is the only botanical garden in the North West Province of . The Garden spans just under three hectares and is open to the public. is situated 250 metres northwest of NWU Astro.

Stadium
is a in Potchefstroom, North West Province, South Africa. As of September 2025, it has hosted two Test matches, the first in 2002, and the second in 2017, both featuring the South Africa and Bangladesh national teams. is situated 1¼ km south of NWU Astro.

Resort
is a water on the , on the northern boundary of , North-West, . It was established in 1950. is situated 1½ km north of NWU Astro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Potchefstroom.

Photo: Leo za1, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city of 43,000 people that is part of JB Marks Local Municipality in . It is a university town with several museums and historical sites.

NWU Astro

Latitude
-26.68355° or 26° 41′ 1″ south
Longitude
27.09688° or 27° 5′ 49″ east
Open location code
5G59838W+HQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1011677903
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­pitch
Open­Street­Map feature
sport=­field_hockey
Wiki­data ID
Q110264140
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In Other Languages

“NWU Astro” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Amphi and North West University.

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