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Meet people in Virginia

Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Virginia? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.

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About Virginia

  • Virginia is home to about 120,000 people, among the 50 largest places in South Africa.
  • It lies in the Free State.
  • It's about 241 km to Johannesburg, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Welkom (19 km), Hennenman (21 km) and Phomolong (24 km).

Where to meet in Virginia

A weekday evening works well in Virginia: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Virginia

How far around Virginia can I search?

More than 870,000 people live within 50 km of Virginia, in 10 towns and cities including Welkom, Kutloanong and Odendaalsrus. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Virginia free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Virginia or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Virginia real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Virginia?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in South Africa or abroad.

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