Heilbron

Heilbron is a town in the Free State province of South Africa which services the cattle, dairy, sorghum, sunflower and maize industries. Raw stock beneficiation occurs in leisure foods, dairy products and stock feeds. It also serves as a dormitory town for the Gauteng metropolis.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Heilbron
Settlement.pushpin_map: South Africa Free State#South Africa
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: South Africa
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Free State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Fezile Dabi
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Ngwathe
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Main Place
Settlement.established_title: Established
Settlement.established_date: 1872
Settlement.leader_party: ANC
Settlement.leader_title: Councillor
Settlement.area_total_km2: 17.7
Settlement.elevation_m: 1,540
Settlement.population_total: 27407

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Wikidata facts

Elevation: 1539
Image: Heilbron Train Station.JPG
Dialing code: 058

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Commons category: Heilbron
inception: 1872-01-01
postal code: 9650

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History
Attractions
Heilbron train station
NG Church
Leeuwpoort of the Weilbachs Farms
Mother and Child Memorial
Corbelled Houses
Vechtkop Battlefields, Monument and Museum
Riemland Museum
Heilbron in literature
People from Heilbron
See also
References
External links

Game farming in the district grew to the extent that it is believed that game numbers reached an all-time high, evident in visiting tourist numbers. Due to its close proximity to Gauteng (60 km) the town became ever more popular to weekend tourists and city dwellers in need of a relaxing weekend filled with peace, quiet and fresh air. Popular activities are horse riding, off-road cycling, fishing, game drives, utilizing both motor vehicles and quad bikes, historical tours and affordable sporting facilities.