Which municipality does Potchefstroom fall under?
Which municipality does Potchefstroom fall under?
Tlokwe Local Municipality
| Tlokwe | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| District | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Seat | Potchefstroom |
Is Potchefstroom a rural or urban?
The major urban centres in the province are Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom; the latter city has a university. Area 41,125 square miles (106,512 square km).
What does the name of Potchefstroom mean?
Potchefstroom was established in 1838 by some Voortrekkers led by Andries Hendrik Potgieter. The Potchefstroom name was derived from Pot(gieter), the Voortrekker leader, ‘chef’ (the leader, referring to Potgieter), and ‘stroom’ (the Mooi River).
How many municipalities are there in Northwest?
23 Municipalities
North West has 23 Municipalities; 4 Districts and 19 Locals: Districts Municipalities. Ngaka Modiri Molema. Dr. Kenneth Kaunda.
Is Potchefstroom big?
Potchefstroom, together with Rustenburg, is the second-largest city in the North West Province. The largest city, Klerksdorp, is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) away….
| Potchefstroom | |
|---|---|
| • Total | 162.44 km2 (62.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,340 m (4,400 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 43,448 |
Who is the founder of Potchefstroom?
Andries Potgieter
Potchefstroom was named after its founder, Andries Potgieter, hence the syllable ‘Pot’ in the name. ‘Stroom’ came from the Mooi River, but about the origin of the ‘chef’ there has been much speculation. It is generally accepted that it was inserted because Potgieter was the leader, chief or ‘chef’ of the Voortrekkers.
What language is spoken in Potchefstroom?
| Potchefstroom | |
|---|---|
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Afrikaans | 71.4% |
| • Tswana | 11.0% |
| • English | 7.6% |
In which district is Potchefstroom?
| Potchefstroom | |
|---|---|
| Province | North West |
| District | Southern |
| Municipality | JB Marks |
| Established | 1838 |
