Time zone SAST (UTC+2) Area 12,836 km² Black african population 65.5% | Municipal code DC9 White population 6.7% Native afrikaans speakers 38.6% | |
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Frances baard district municipality
Frances Baard is one of the 5 districts of Northern Cape province of South Africa. The seat of Frances Baard is Kimberley. The majority of its 324 814 people speak Afrikaans (2001 Census). The district code is DC9.
Contents
- Frances baard district municipality
- Map of Diamandveld South Africa
- Neighbours
- Local municipalities
- Demographics
- Election results
- References
Map of Diamandveld, South Africa
Previously known as Diamantveld District Municipality, it was renamed in honour of Frances Baard in June 2001. On 9 August 2009 a statue of Frances Baard was unveiled by Northern Cape Premier Hazel Jenkins.
Neighbours
Frances Baard is surrounded by:
Local municipalities
The district contains the following local municipalities:
Demographics
The following statistics are from the 2001 census.
Election results
Election results for Frances Baard in the South African general election, 2004.
References
Frances Baard District Municipality Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA