Vrede
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| Coordinates: 27°25′48″S 29°9′36″E / 27.43°S 29.16°ECoordinates: 27°25′48″S 29°9′36″E / 27.43°S 29.16°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| District | Thabo Mofutsanyane |
| Municipality | Phumelela |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 54.69 km2 (21.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,482 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (70/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2001)[1] | |
| • Black African | 19.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.6% |
| • White | 79.7% |
| First languages (2001)[1] | |
| • Afrikaans | 79.1% |
| • Sotho | 11.1% |
| • Zulu | 5.9% |
| • English | 2.8% |
| • Other | 1.1% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
- "Vrede" is the Afrikaans and Dutch word for "peace." For the song by Ruth Jacott, see Vrede (song).
Vrede a is town in the Free State province of South Africa that is the agricultural hub of a 100 km² region. Maize, wheat, mutton, wool, beef, dairy products and poultry are farmed in the region. The town was established here after a dispute arose regarding as to where to set up the town in 1863 and as a result named the Vrede which means peace in Afrikaans and Dutch.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Vrede". Census 2001. http://census.adrianfrith.com/place/41604.
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