Bela-Bela Local Municipality
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| Bela-Bela | ||
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| Local municipality | ||
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| Coordinates: 24°55′S 28°15′E / 24.917°S 28.250°ECoordinates: 24°55′S 28°15′E / 24.917°S 28.250°E | ||
| Country | South Africa | |
| Province | Limpopo | |
| District | Waterberg | |
| Seat | Bela-Bela | |
| Wards | 9 | |
| Government[1] | ||
| • Type | Municipal council | |
| • Mayor | Sello Freddy Hlungwane | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,406 km2 (1,315 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011)[2] | ||
| • Total | 66,500 | |
| • Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) | |
| Racial makeup (2011)[2] | ||
| • Black African | 84.8% | |
| • Coloured | 1.5% | |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.6% | |
| • White | 12.9% | |
| First languages (2011)[2] | ||
| • Northern Sotho | 38.4% | |
| • Tswana | 16.7% | |
| • Afrikaans | 13.5% | |
| • Tsonga | 10.6% | |
| • Other | 20.8% | |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) | |
| Municipal code | LIM366 | |
Bela-Bela Local Municipality is located in the Waterberg District Municipality of Limpopo province, South Africa. The seat of Bela-Bela Local Municipality is Bela-Bela.
"Bela" is a Sesotho word meaning "to boil", referring to the hot water springs found in the area.[3]
Main places
The 2011 census divided the municipality into the following main places:[4]
| Place | Code | Area (km2) | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bela-Bela | 981003 | 23.29 | 45,001 |
| Bela-Bela NU | 981002 | 3,373.73 | 13,616 |
| Pienaarsrivier | 981009 | 2.06 | 1,897 |
| Rapotokwane | 981007 | 2.17 | 2,787 |
| Rust De Winter | 981008 | 0.38 | 105 |
| Settlers | 981005 | 1.17 | 819 |
| Vingerkraal | 981001 | 1.14 | 827 |
| Welgegund Village | 981006 | 1.94 | 1,448 |
References
- ↑ "Contact list: Executive Mayors". Government Communication & Information System. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Local Municipality". Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ↑ South African Languages - Place names
- ↑ Lookup Tables - Statistics South Africa
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