Living in Virginia
Virginia is a city in Free State, South Africa, home to 122,502 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 9%, #30 of 367), low-income households (top 10%, #57 of 578), movers on a budget (top 13%, #72 of 578).
Residents122,502
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport123 km (Bram Fischer International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km615,400 people
Climate typeCold semi-arid (BSk)
Terrain around itabout 1,340 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line3.2 km
Distance to Bloemfontein129 km
Within 10 km122,502 people
Greater areaGreater Welkom, 20 km out
Winter daylight13 h 56 min, sunset 18:09
See Virginia on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Virginia
- It is part of Greater Welkom, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 56 min and sets around 18:09; in late June it sets around 17:25.
How Virginia 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 | 63 | #30 of 367 | #3 of 27 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #57 of 578 | #5 of 69 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #55 of 367 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #59 of 367 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #112 of 367 | #7 of 27 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #75 of 367 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #76 of 578 | #5 of 69 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #57 of 224 | #5 of 22 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #58 of 204 | #5 of 18 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #57 of 164 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Remote worker | 74 | #81 of 578 | #6 of 69 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #51 of 212 | #5 of 20 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #65 of 168 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #67 of 74 | #8 of 9 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #50 of 367 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #72 of 578 | #7 of 69 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 58 | #64 of 186 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Expat professional | 61 | #76 of 578 | #5 of 69 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #71 of 367 | #5 of 27 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #482 of 578 | #62 of 69 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #124 of 578 | #16 of 69 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 1 | #554 of 578 | #61 of 69 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #451 of 578 | #63 of 69 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #44 of 578 | #5 of 69 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #67 of 578 | #5 of 69 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #271 of 578 | #41 of 69 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #80 of 578 | #5 of 69 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #68 of 233 | #5 of 22 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Welkom 19 km
- Hennenman 21 km
- Phomolong 24 km
- Ventersburg 27 km
- Odendaalsrus 31 km
- Kutloanong 32 km
- Theunissen 38 km
- Allanridge 45 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.