Bethal

Bethal (/bɛθʌl/) is a farming town in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The farms in the region produce maize, sunflower seeds, sorghum, rye and potatoes. The town lies 155 km (96 mi) east of Johannesburg on the N17 national route.

Bethal
Bethal
Bethal
Coordinates: 26°27′S 29°27′E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceMpumalanga
DistrictGert Sibande
MunicipalityGovan Mbeki
Established1898
Area
  Total51.94 km2 (20.05 sq mi)
Elevation
1,660 m (5,450 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total60,779
  Density1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African84.7%
  Coloured0.9%
  Indian/Asian0.8%
  White13.2%
  Other0.4%
First languages (2011)
  Zulu66.7%
  Afrikaans13.1%
  S. Ndebele6.8%
  English3.5%
  Other10.0%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
2310
PO box
2310
Area code017 647
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