Welkom at a glance
With about 431,944 residents, Welkom is the 16th largest of the 65 South Africa cities listed on ConnectLove. Within Free State it ranks 2nd by population among 6 listed cities. Johannesburg, the largest listed city in South Africa, is roughly 236 km away. The nearest larger city is Bloemfontein, about 137 km away. The closest listed city is Virginia at around 19 km, so a wider discovery distance can include people there too. Welkom sits at 27.98°S, 26.74°E, in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.