Main Place

eMalahleni

Quick Fact ......
  • 108,673

  • 31,308

  • 27,2%

  • 85,8%

  • 90,3%

  • 88,9%

eMalahleni is a word meaning 'place of coal' in Nguni languages. The area is known for the coal-mining in the surrounding regions. (GPS coordinates: 25.862 S, 29.24 E).

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Key Statistics 2011

Characteristics
Total population108,673
Young (0-14)21,9%
Working Age (15-64)72,8%
Elderly (65+)5,2%
Dependency ratio37,3
Sex ratio108,7
Population density662 persons/km2
No schooling aged 20+1,9%
Higher education aged 20+27,2%
Matric aged 20+40,1%
Number of households31,308
Average household size3,3
Female headed households25,4%
Formal dwellings90,3%
Housing owned/paying off47,8%
Flush toilet connected to sewerage88,9%
Weekly refuse removal85,8%
Piped water inside dwelling85,8%
Electricity for lighting90,3%

Place names

Emalahleni Municipality