Hobhouse, Free State
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Hobhouse, Free State
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| Coordinates: 29°32′S 27°09′E / 29.533°S 27.15°ECoordinates: 29°32′S 27°09′E / 29.533°S 27.15°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| District | Motheo |
| Municipality | Mantsopa |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 11.79 km2 (4.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,589 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001)[1] | |
| • Black African | 89.5% |
| • Coloured | 3% |
| • White | 7.5% |
| First languages (2001)[1] | |
| • Sotho | 89.1% |
| • Afrikaans | 7.9% |
| • English | 1.2% |
| • Other | 1.8% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
Hobhouse is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa, named after welfare campaigner Emily Hobhouse. Maize, wheat, cheese and livestock are produced here.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Hobhouse, Free State". Census 2001. http://census.adrianfrith.com/place/40604.
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