West Coast District Municipality
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| West Coast District Municipality Weskus Distriksmunisipaliteit UMasipala weSithili Sonxweme oluseNtshona |
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| Coordinates (Moorreesburg): 33°10′S 18°40′E / 33.167°S 18.667°ECoordinates: 33°10′S 18°40′E / 33.167°S 18.667°E | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Seat | Moorreesburg |
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| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Mayor | Rene Kitshoff (DA) |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 31,101 km2 (12,008.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2007)[3] | |
| • Total | 286,751 |
| • Density | 9.2/km2 (23.9/sq mi) |
| • Households | 76,215 |
| Population groups[4] | |
| • Coloured | 71.64% |
| • White | 19.12% |
| • Black African | 8.96% |
| • Indian or Asian | 0.27% |
| Languages[5] | |
| • Afrikaans | 89.14% |
| • Xhosa | 7.40% |
| • English | 2.33% |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Municipal code | DC1 |
| Website | www.westcoastdm.co.za |
The West Coast District Municipality is a district municipality located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Its municipality code is DC1. Moorreesburg is the seat of the district. As of 2007 it had a total population of 286,751.[3]
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[edit] Geography
The municipality has a total area of 31,101 square kilometres (12,008 sq mi).[2]
[edit] Adjacent municipalities
- Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape (north and northeast)
- Cape Winelands District Municipality (southeast)
- City of Cape Town (south)
- Atlantic Ocean (west)
[edit] Local municipalities
The West Coast DM contains the following local municipalities:
| Name | Code | Population (2007) | Area (km2) | Density (inhabitants/km2) |
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| Matzikama Local Municipality | WC011 | 46,362 | 5,549 | 8.4 |
| Cederberg Local Municipality | WC012 | 31,942 | 7,338 | 4.4 |
| Bergrivier Local Municipality | WC013 | 44,741 | 4,407 | 10.2 |
| Saldanha Bay Local Municipality | WC014 | 78,982 | 1,766 | 44.7 |
| Swartland Local Municipality | WC015 | 77,524 | 3,692 | 21.0 |
| West Coast District Management Area | WCDMA01 | 7,200 | 8,349 | 0.9 |
| Total | 286,571 | 31,101 | 9.2 | |
[edit] Demographics
The following statistics are from the 2001 census.
| Language | Population | % |
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| Afrikaans | 251 982 | 89.14% |
| Xhosa | 20 920 | 7.40% |
| English | 6 599 | 2.33% |
| Sotho | 1 598 | 0.57% |
| Tswana | 630 | 0.22% |
| Other | 326 | 0.12% |
| Zulu | 232 | 0.08% |
| Northern Sotho | 107 | 0.04% |
| Tsonga | 105 | 0.04% |
| Swati | 63 | 0.02% |
| Ndebele | 55 | 0.02% |
| Venda | 50 | 0.02% |
[edit] Gender
| Gender | Population | % |
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| Female | 141 790 | 50.16% |
| Male | 140 877 | 49.84% |
[edit] Ethnic group
| Ethnic group | Population | % |
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| Coloured | 204 726 | 72.43% |
| White | 49 383 | 17.47% |
| Black African | 27 777 | 9.83% |
| Indian/Asian | 781 | 0.28% |
[edit] Age
| Age | Population | % |
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| 0 - 4 | 26 727 | 9.46% |
| 5 - 9 | 27 371 | 9.68% |
| 10 - 14 | 27 003 | 9.55% |
| 15 - 19 | 25 862 | 9.15% |
| 20 - 24 | 23 045 | 8.15% |
| 25 - 29 | 25 839 | 9.14% |
| 30 - 34 | 25 541 | 9.04% |
| 35 - 39 | 23 254 | 8.23% |
| 40 - 44 | 19 437 | 6.88% |
| 45 - 49 | 15 073 | 5.33% |
| 50 - 54 | 11 841 | 4.19% |
| 55 - 59 | 9 257 | 3.27% |
| 60 - 64 | 7 615 | 2.69% |
| 65 - 69 | 5 901 | 2.09% |
| 70 - 74 | 3 965 | 1.40% |
| 75 - 79 | 2 534 | 0.90% |
| 80 - 84 | 1 479 | 0.52% |
| 85 - 89 | 627 | 0.22% |
| 90 - 94 | 217 | 0.08% |
| 95 - 99 | 61 | 0.02% |
| 100 plus | 18 | 0.01% |
[edit] Politics
[edit] Election results
Election results for the West Coast District Municipality in the South African general election, 2009. The district had 151,640 registered voters, and 110,427 votes were cast, giving a turnout of 72.82%.
| Party | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic Alliance | 50,311 | 46.03 | |
| African National Congress | 30,408 | 27.82 | |
| Independent Democrats | 13,020 | 11.91 | |
| Congress of the People | 11,128 | 10.18 | |
| Freedom Front Plus | 1,594 | 1.46 | |
| African Christian Democratic Party | 1,110 | 1.02 | |
| United Democratic Movement | 617 | 0.56 | |
| Other parties | 1,112 | 1.02 | |
| Valid votes | 109,300 | 100.00 | |
| Spoilt votes | 1,127 | ||
[edit] Mayors
- Rene Kitshoff (2008–present)
- Jacob Botha (2005-2008)
- Hendrik Potgieter (-2005
[edit] References
- ^ Joubert, Jan-Jan (11 June 2008). "Nou moet politici self vir geldmors betaal [Politicians must personally pay for financial mess-up.]" (in Afrikaans). Die Burger (Cape Town). http://jv.dieburger.com//Stories/News/17.0.549365763.aspx. Retrieved 8 January 2010. "Die afloop van die korrek saamgestelde vergadering was dat die DA en OD die distriksraad oorgeneem het, met mev. Rene Kitshoff (DA) as burgemeester. (The result of the correctly called meeting was that the DA and ID took over the district council, with Ms. Rene Kitshoff (DA) as mayor.)"
- ^ a b "West Coast District Municipality". Municipal Demarcation Board. http://www.demarcation.org.za/PortalPages/info_1.aspx?type=District&Prov=Western%20Cape&code=DC1. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Community Survey, 2007: Basic Results Municipalities" (PDF). Statistics South Africa. http://www.statssa.gov.za/Publications/P03011/P030112007.pdf. Retrieved 8 January 2010.
- ^ "Table: Community Survey 2007 by district council, population group, gender and age group". Community Survey 2007 interactive data. Statistics South Africa. http://www.statssa.gov.za/timeseriesdata/pxweb2006/Dialog/varval.asp?ma=agegrp_gender_popgrp&ti=Community+Survey+2007+by+district+council%2C+population+group%2C+gender+and+age+group&path=../Database/South%20Africa/Community%20Survey%202007/Persons/DC/&lang=1. Retrieved 8 January 2010.
- ^ "Table: Census 2001 by district councils, language, population group and gender". Census 2001 interactive data. Statistics South Africa. http://www.statssa.gov.za/timeseriesdata/pxweb2006/Dialog/varval.asp?ma=Language%20by%20district%20council&ti=Table%3A+Census+2001+by+district+councils%2C+language%2C+population+group++and+gender.+&path=../Database/South%20Africa/Population%20Census/Census%202001%20-%20NEW%20Demarcation%20boundaries%20as%20at%209%20December%202005/District%20Council%20level%20-%20Persons/&lang=1. Retrieved 8 January 2010.
[edit] External links
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Municipalities and communities of West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape District seat: Moorreesburg |
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| Local municipalities |
Matzikama • Cederberg • Bergrivier • Saldanha Bay • Swartland |
| Cities and towns |
Abbotsdale • Aurora • Bitterfontein • Chatsworth • Citrusdal • Clanwilliam • Darling • Doringbaai • Dwarskersbos • Ebenhaeser • Eendekuil • Elands Bay • Goedverwacht • Graafwater • Grotto Bay • Hopefield • Jacobsbaai • Jakkalsfontein • Kalbaskraal • Klawer • Koekenaap • Koringberg • Lamberts Bay • Langebaan • Langebaanweg • Lutzville • Malmesbury • Moorreesburg • Paternoster • Piketberg • Porterville • Redelinghuys • Riebeek-Kasteel • Riebeek West • Saldanha • St Helena Bay • Strandfontein • Vanrhynsdorp • Velddrif • Vredenburg • Vredendal • Wupperthal • Yzerfontein |
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