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Genadendal

Quick Fact
  • 5,663

  • 1,593

  • 7%

  • 74,3%

  • 96%

  • 81,7%

Genadendal is a Dutch word meaning 'vale of mercy'. It was so named in 1806 by the Moravian missionaries who had established the mission in 1738. (GPS coordinates: 34.0432 S, 19.5497 E).

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  • Raper PE. 2004. New dictionary of South African Place Names. Jonathan Ball Publishers.

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Key Statistics 2011

Characteristics
Total population5,663
Young (0-14)26%
Working Age (15-64)67%
Elderly (65+)7%
Dependency ratio49,3
Sex ratio94,3
Population density1427 persons/km2
No schooling aged 20+3%
Higher education aged 20+7%
Matric aged 20+15,5%
Number of households1,593
Average household size3,4
Female headed households45%
Formal dwellings88,8%
Housing owned/paying off74,8%
Flush toilet connected to sewerage81,7%
Weekly refuse removal99%
Piped water inside dwelling74,3%
Electricity for lighting96%

Place names

Theewaterskloof Municipality