Frederikstad is a hamlet in South Africa some 34 km south-west of Carletonville and 23 km north of Potchefstroom. It was established in 1885 and named after Frederik Wolmarans. Fighting took place here during the Second Anglo-Boer War. The name is also encountered as Frederickstad.[1]
Frederikstad
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| Coordinates: 26°30′32″S 27°08′38″E / 26.509°S 27.144°E / -26.509; 27.144 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| District | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | JB Marks |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box |
2528
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| Area code | 018 |
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