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Place in Free State, South Africa
Bain's Vlei
Bain's Vlei is located in Free State (South African province)Bain's VleiBain's VleiShow map of Free State (South African province)Bain's Vlei is located in South AfricaBain's VleiBain's VleiShow map of South Africa
Coordinates: 29°03′25″S 26°07′52″E / 29.057°S 26.131°E / -29.057; 26.131
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceFree State
MunicipalityMangaung
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box9338

Bain's Vlei is a settlement on the road to Kimberley, situated 8 km west of Bloemfontein. It is named after the owner, Andrew Hudson Bain, who bought it in 1849.

Education

The Hoërskool President Steyn opened in 1930.


References

  1. Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 67. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  2. Mentz, Lientjie. "Nuwe skoolhoof inspireer reeds". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans).
Communities of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Free State
Seat: Bloemfontein
Cities and towns
Mangaung within South Africa
Mangaung within South Africa
Suburbs of
Bloemfontein
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