Theunissen is a small town that has the only wine estate, the Theunissen Wine Farm, in the Free State province of South Africa. It is located about 95 kilometers northeast of Bloemfontein and about 45 kilometers south of Welkom on the R30 road. It was founded by Boer War Commandant Helgaardt Theunissen.

Theunissen
SAR Class 16DA no. 850 plinthed in Theunissen 29 May 2005
SAR Class 16DA no. 850 plinthed in Theunissen
29 May 2005
Theunissen is located in Free State (South African province)
Theunissen
Theunissen
Theunissen is located in South Africa
Theunissen
Theunissen
Coordinates: 28°24′0″S 26°43′0″E / 28.40000°S 26.71667°E / -28.40000; 26.71667
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceFree State
DistrictLejweleputswa
MunicipalityMasilonyana
Established13 September 1907
Area
 • Total9.2 km2 (3.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,549
 • Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African41.8%
 • Coloured1.6%
 • Indian/Asian0.9%
 • White54.3%
 • Other1.5%
First languages (2011)
 • Afrikaans54.8%
 • Sotho28.9%
 • English5.5%
 • Xhosa4.0%
 • Other6.8%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
9410
PO box
9410
Area code057

Theunissen has a small community (mostly farmers and miners) which supports the local businesses.

Notable People

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Main Place Theunissen from Census 2011.