Bethlehem is a city located in the eastern Free State province of South Africa, positioned on the Liebenbergs River in a fertile valley just north of the Rooiberg Mountains. The city sits along the N5 road, a major transportation route in the region.
Bethlehem is the fastest growing city in the Free State province, with ambitions to become the third largest city in the province after Bloemfontein and Welkom. Its rapid development reflects its strategic location and growing economic importance in the eastern Free State.