Dealesville
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| Dealesville | |
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Dealesville
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| Coordinates: 28°40′S 25°46′E / 28.667°S 25.767°ECoordinates: 28°40′S 25°46′E / 28.667°S 25.767°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| District | Lejweleputswa |
| Municipality | Tokologo |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 361 |
| • Density | 388/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001)[1] | |
| • Black African | 8.3% |
| • White | 91.7% |
| First languages (2001)[1] | |
| • Afrikaans | 90.0% |
| • Tswana | 5.8% |
| • Xhosa | 2.5% |
| • Other | 1.7% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
Dealesville is a mixed farming town in the Free State province of South Africa and is surrounded by numerous salt pans. There are many natural springs in the vicinity, most notably Florisbad some 35 km from the town.
[edit] History
The town was established on the farm Klipfontein (Afrikaans for Stone fountain), which was owned by John Henry Deale.[2]
[edit] Reference
- ^ a b c d "Main Place". Census 2001. http://census.adrianfrith.com/place/40802.
- ^ Routes.co.za
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