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Bloemhof
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West Province |
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| • Total | 14,972 |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
Bloemhof is an agricultural town with 14,972 inhabitants situated on the banks of the Vaal River in North West Province of South Africa.
It was founded in 1864 when diamonds were discovered in the area. The town was established on the farm owned by John Barclay, who survived the HMS Birkenhead shipwreck in 1852. The place became known as Bloemhof (flower court) because of the lovely gardens that were planted by Barclay's daughter. Currently Bloemhof has a variety of social milieus; it has a township called Boitumelong.