Rosendal, Free State
| Rosendal | |
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  Rosendal Rosendal shown within South Africa
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| Coordinates: 28°30′S 27°55′E / 28.500°S 27.917°ECoordinates: 28°30′S 27°55′E / 28.500°S 27.917°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| District | Thabo Mofutsanyane |
| Municipality | Dihlabeng |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 8.5 km2 (3.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,132 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 97.1% |
| • Coloured | 0.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 2.0% |
| • Other | 0.1% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Sotho | 94.4% |
| • Afrikaans | 3.1% |
| • Sign language | 1.1% |
| • Other | 1.4% |
| Postal code (street) | 9720 |
| PO box | 9720 |
| Area code | 058 |
Rosendal is a small farming town and arts colony 43 km north of Ficksburg in the Free State province of South Africa which was founded in 1908. It has become a popular tourist destination, known for spectacular scenery, including the surrounding mountains, and is home to a community of artists and small business owners. The town has a number of attractive buildings and early-20th-century homes and is a weekend destination for a non-resident population of about 100. There are approximately 61 people living in town full-time. There are several art galleries, a (magnificent) antique store, a boutique hotel and a cafe cum restaurant that hosts monthly dinner theatre.
The old Apartheid era geography is still apparent, and Rosendal village is physically separated from Mautse, the former township, which is a vibrant, proud community. Rosendal-Mautse is a pleasant place to live; people here know each other, get along. The town has a relaxed vibe; everyone is made welcome.
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