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WELCOME
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ABOUT THE COUNCIL
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ABOUT THE MUNICIPALITY
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SPEECHES
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VACANCIES
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TENDERS
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LEGISLATION and DOCUMENTS
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EVENTS
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TOURISM
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AGRICULTURE
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PRESS RELEASES
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GALLERY
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Demographics
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Population Distribution by race
Category |
1996 |
2001 |
Number |
Percentage |
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Percentage |
Black African |
38,465
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76.88%
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62,580
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85.98%
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Coloured |
204
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0.41%
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241
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0.33%
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Indian or Asian
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154
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0.31%
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137
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0.19%
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White |
11,207
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22.40%
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9,824
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13.50%
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Total |
50,030
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100.00%
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72,782
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100.00%
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The population of Modimolle in 1996 was estimated at 50,030 and in 2001 it
rose to 72,782. This marked an increase of 22 752. The percentage of Blacks
rose from 76.88 (38,465) to 85.98 (62.580) an increase of 7.1%.
The percentage of Coloured population dropped from 0.41 in 1996 to 0.33 in
2001 followed by the Indian community with 0.31 in 1996 to 0.19 in 2001. The
drastic decrease is that of the white population from 22.40 1n1996 to 13.50 in
2001, a decrease of 8.9%. The increase in the Black community is attributed to
the influx of Government officials and farm evictions.
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Population Distributions By Area
Category |
1996 |
2001 |
Number |
Percentage |
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Percentage |
Rural |
26,801
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53.58%
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30,641
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42.10%
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Urban |
23,222
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46.42%
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42,147
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57.90%
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Total |
50,023
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100.00%
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72,788
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100.00%
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The rural population dropped from 53.58% in 1996 to 42.10% in 2001. This was
counterbalanced by an increase of the urban population which rose from 46.42%
in 1996 to 57.90 in 2001. The population shifts can be attributed to the
amalgamation former TLC s, decline of Agriculture sector, change of land use,
urbanisation and ultimately evictions from the rural Modimolle from the
mid-90’s to present.
There is a strong urban domination, with Mabatlane and Leseding in particular
showing rapid urban development. Whilst the NSDP encourages migration to areas
with Development potential, this trend has placed an enormous strain on the
financial resources of municipalities to provide basic services to the
increasing population in urban areas.
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