Breidbach

Breidbach
Nickname(s): Breids, Breidz or Breity
Breidbach  Breidbach shown within South Africa
Coordinates: 32°53′S 27°26′E / 32.883°S 27.433°E / -32.883; 27.433Coordinates: 32°53′S 27°26′E / 32.883°S 27.433°E / -32.883; 27.433
Country	South Africa
Province	Eastern Cape
Municipality	Buffalo City
Area[1]
• Total	2.49 km2 (0.96 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
• Total	7,767
• Density	3,100/km2 (8,100/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
• Black African	18.2%
• Coloured	80.8%
• Indian/Asian	0.4%
• White	0.3%
• Other	0.3%
First languages (2011)[1]
• Afrikaans	80.6%
• Xhosa	14.0%
• English	3.5%
• Other	2.0%
Postal code (street)	5601

Breidbach is a suburb of King William's Town in South Africa, situated in the Border region of the Eastern Cape province.

Breidbach was originally established in 1857 as a settlement for members of the British German Legion.^[2] The population today consists mostly of Coloureds and Xhosas. The area boasts a rich culture of sports enthusiasts (mainly cricket, rugby and soccer) and church-goers.

Breidbach has two schools, a primary school and secondary school, both are double-medium (co-ed). The attractions are: night clubs, sports field, clinic, library, community (civic) centre, butchery and churches.

The Yellowwoods waterfalls in the Yellowwoods River, a tributary of the Buffalo River, is to be found near the town.

References

v t e Communities of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape Seat: East London Cities and towns Berlin Bhisho Breidbach Cambridge Dimbaza Duncan Village East London Gonubie Inglewood Kidd's Beach King William's Town Macleantown Mdantsane Mount Coke Potsdam Quigney Sunrise-on-Sea Zwelitsha