| Randfontein Local Municipality | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Location of Randfontein Local Municipality within Gauteng | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| District municipality | West Rand District Municipality |
| Seat | Randfontein |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 477 km2 (184.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2007 [1]) | |
| • Total | 117,265 |
| • Density | 245.8/km2 (636.7/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup | |
| • Black | 63.56% |
| • White | 23.30% |
| • Coloured | 13.04% |
| • Asian/Indian | 0.1% |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+02) |
| Municipal code | GT482 |
| Website | randfontein.gov.za |
Randfontein Local Municipality is a local municipality in West Rand District Municipality, Gauteng, in South Africa.
Randfontein Local Municipality is characterized by high levels of unemployment and poverty and low levels of education and income. Nonetheless, it has become the migration destination for many South Africans seeking a better quality of life in Gauteng, especially for poor people from the adjacent North West Province.[1]
Settlements within the municipality include:
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| Municipalities and communities of West Rand District Municipality, Gauteng District seat: Randfontein |
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| Local municipalities |
Mogale City • Merafong City • Randfontein • Westonaria |
| Cities and towns |
Randfontein • Krugersdorp • Carletonville • Westonaria • Bekkersdal |