It is the district capital of Sesfontein Constituency with a population of 7,358.

Sesfontein derives its name from the six fountains which have their source in the vicinity.

Considered a prospective National Monument in 1984[2] it was decided in 1989 not to list it.

The palm trees at the fort were planted by the German police officers who manned the fort to combat weapons smuggling and elephant and rhino poaching.

Hendrik Gaobaeb, president of the United Democratic Front, was born in Sesfontein.