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Holmesdale Destination Guide
Delve into Holmesdale in South Africa
Holmesdale in the region of Free State is a city in South Africa - some 312 mi or ( 503 km ) South of Pretoria , the country's capital .
Current time in Holmesdale is now 06:23 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Quthing, Qacha's Nek, Maseru, Mafeteng, and Hlotse. While being here, make sure to check out Quthing . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Holmesdale ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Egmont Dam
Egmont Dam is an arch type dam on the Witte Spruit, near Van Stadensrus, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1937 and its main purpose is for irrigation use. The hazard potential of the dam is ranked to be high (3).
Located at -30.05 27.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Battle of Belmont (1899)
The Battle of Belmont is the name of an engagement of the Second Boer War near the town of Belmont, 23 November 1899, where the British under Lord Methuen assaulted a Boer position on a kopje. Lord Methuen’s task with his division was to force his way north up the railway to raise the Boer siege of Cecil Rhodes’s diamond town, Kimberley.
Located at -30.02 26.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Mohokare Local Municipality
Mohokare Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Xhariep District of the Free State in South Africa. The name is a Sesotho word for Caledon River, which runs through the municipality.
Located at -30.30 27.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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