Living in Senekal
Senekal is a large place in Free State, South Africa, home to 39,584 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 44%, #251 of 578), remote workers (top 52%, #299 of 578), movers on a budget (top 56%, #322 of 578).
Residents39,584
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport127 km (Moshoeshoe I International)
Nearest city of 100k+78 km
Within 30 km39,600 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 1,450 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Bloemfontein162 km
Within 10 km39,584 people
Winter daylight13 h 57 min, sunset 18:06
See Senekal on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Senekal
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 57 min and sets around 18:06; in late June it sets around 17:22.
How Senekal ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in South Africa. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In South Africa | In Free State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 21 | #393 of 578 | #32 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 65 | #251 of 578 | #30 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #299 of 578 | #28 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #322 of 578 | #26 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 4 | #376 of 578 | #32 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #340 of 578 | #49 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #358 of 578 | #40 of 69 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #480 of 578 | #46 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 41 | #347 of 578 | #49 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #264 of 578 | #22 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 25 | #297 of 578 | #25 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #341 of 578 | #61 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 0 | #413 of 578 | #39 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.