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Town residents

Around 1 000 residents make their home in Nieu Bethesda,. Sixty or so live in the central area and about 900 in the township extension, Pienaarsig.

Nieu Bethesda is home to a growing number of artists, crafters and other creative types seeking a more inspirational way of life.

Don't forget

Nieu Bethesda has no petrol, bank or credit card facilities. Fill up your tank and your wallet before you arrive!

Common misspellings of Nieu Bethesda

In 1878, when the town was first formed, the name nu Bethesda was misspelt as "Nieu Bethesda". "New Bethesda" is also popular. Other creative misspellings include: New, Nu, Nieuw, Niew, Bethesda, Betesda, Bathesda, Batesda, Bethesta, Betesta, Bathesta and Batesta.