A map of South Africa showing Bophirima (within North West province)
Bophirima is one of the 4 districts of North West province of South Africa. South Africa is divided into 52 districts (Metropolitan and District municipalities North West is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Mafikeng. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The seat of Bophirima is Vryburg. Vryburg (free fort is a large agricultural Town situated in the Bophirima district of the North West Province of South Africa. The majority of its 439 637 people speak Tswana (2001 Census). Tswana ( Setswana) is a Bantu language written in the Latin Alphabet. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The district code is DC39. It is South Africa's largest beef producing district, with Hereford cattle the most popular. It is sometimes called "the Texas of South Africa". Maize and peanuts are important crops produced in the district.
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Etymology
The name means "West" in the Setswana language. Tswana ( Setswana) is a Bantu language written in the Latin Alphabet.
Geography
Neighbours
Bophirima is surrounded (clockwise) by:
- the republic of Botswana to the north
- Central (DC38) to the north-east
- Southern (DC40) to the south-east
- Lejweleputswa (DC18) to the south-east
- Frances Baard (DC9) to the south
- Kgalagadi (CBDC1) to the west
Local municipalities
The district contains the following 6 local municipalities:
| Local municipality | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Taung | 182 167 | 41. The Republic of Botswana (Lefatshe la Botswana is a Landlocked nation in Southern Africa. Central is one of the four districts of North West province in South Africa Southern is one of the 4 districts of North West province of South Africa. Lejweleputswa ( Sesotho; English "Gray rock" is one of the 5 districts of Free State province of South Africa. Frances Baard is one of the 5 districts of Northern Cape province of South Africa. Kgalagadi is one of the five districts of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. In South Africa, a Local municipality or Category B municipality is a type of municipality that serves as the third and most local tier of local government 44% |
| Kagisano | 96 386 | 21. 92% |
| Naledi | 58 106 | 13. 22% |
| Mamusa | 48 366 | 11. 00% |
| Lekwa-Teemane | 42 967 | 9. 77% |
| Molopo | 11 685 | 2. 66% |
Demographics
The following statistics are from the 2001 census. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population
| Language | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Tswana | 381 795 | 86. Tswana ( Setswana) is a Bantu language written in the Latin Alphabet. 84% |
| Afrikaans | 30 901 | 7. Afrikaans is an Indo-European language, derived from 17th century Dutch and classified as Low Franconian Germanic, mainly spoken in 03% |
| Xhosa | 8 579 | 1. Xhosa (ˈkǁʰoːsa ( isiXhosa) is one of the Official languages of South Africa. 95% |
| Sotho | 8 541 | 1. History Should include probable history of the language what form of Bantu it is most closely derived from (the coolest forms! dates of movement of major groups 94% |
| Other | 3 179 | 0. South Africa has 11 Official languages South Africa also recognises eight non-official languages as " National languages quot 72% |
| English | 2 312 | 0. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States 53% |
| Northern Sotho | 1 351 | 0. Northern Sotho ( Sesotho sa Leboa in the language itself is one of the official languages of South Africa, and is spoken by nearly five million—4208980 people 31% |
| Zulu | 1 236 | 0. Zulu (called isiZulu in Zulu is a Language of the Zulu people with about 10 million speakers the vast majority (over 95% of whom live in South 28% |
| Ndebele | 744 | 0. Xhosa language.Sort/separate infos about Ndebele language and Ndebele people until it can be 17% |
| Swati | 652 | 0. Swati ( siSwati in the language itself isiSwazi in Zulu is a Bantu language of the Nguni group spoken in Swaziland and 15% |
| Tsonga | 244 | 0. The Tsonga or Xitsonga language is spoken in southern Africa by the Tsonga people also known as the Shangaan. 06% |
| Venda | 143 | 0. Venda, also known as Tshivenḓa, or Luvenḓa, is a Bantu language 03% |
Gender
| Gender | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 229 254 | 52. 15% |
| Male | 210 383 | 47. 85% |
Ethnic group
| Ethnic group | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black African | 405 675 | 92. 27% |
| White | 17 804 | 4. 05% |
| Coloured | 15 203 | 3. 46% |
| Indian/Asian | 955 | 0. 22% |
Age
| Age | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| 000 - 004 | 50 051 | 11. 38% |
| 005 - 009 | 55 303 | 12. 58% |
| 010 - 014 | 56 825 | 12. 93% |
| 015 - 019 | 52 129 | 11. 86% |
| 020 - 024 | 38 481 | 8. 75% |
| 025 - 029 | 31 184 | 7. 09% |
| 030 - 034 | 26 780 | 6. 09% |
| 035 - 039 | 25 234 | 5. 74% |
| 040 - 044 | 22 162 | 5. 04% |
| 045 - 049 | 18 354 | 4. 17% |
| 050 - 054 | 14 801 | 3. 37% |
| 055 - 059 | 12 882 | 2. 93% |
| 060 - 064 | 10 892 | 2. 48% |
| 065 - 069 | 8 520 | 1. 94% |
| 070 - 074 | 6 443 | 1. 47% |
| 075 - 079 | 4 755 | 1. 08% |
| 080 - 084 | 2 993 | 0. 68% |
| 085 - 089 | 1 124 | 0. 26% |
| 090 - 094 | 469 | 0. 11% |
| 095 - 099 | 190 | 0. 04% |
| 100 plus | 65 | 0. 01% |
Politics
Election results
Election results for Bophirima in the South African general election, 2004. Legislative elections were held in South Africa on Wednesday 14 april 2004.
- Population 18 and over: 245 386 [55. 82% of total population]
- Total votes: 153 517 [34. 92% of total population]
- Voting % estimate: 62. 56% votes as a % of population 18 and over
| Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| African National Congress | 124 832 | 81. The African National Congress (ANC has been South Africa 's governing party supported by its Tripartite alliance with the Congress of South African Trade Unions 31% |
| United Christian Democratic Party | 14 626 | 9. The United Christian Democratic Party is a Political party in South Africa. 53% |
| Democratic Alliance | 4 866 | 3. The Democratic Alliance (DA is a liberal South African political party and the official opposition to the ruling African National Congress. 17% |
| African Christian Democratic Party | 1 708 | 1. The African Christian Democratic Party is a Political party in South Africa. 11% |
| Pan African Congress | 1 531 | 1. 00% |
| Freedom Front Plus | 1 473 | 0. The Freedom Front Plus ( FF+; Afrikaans: Vryheidsfront Plus, VF+) is a South African political party that aims to protect Afrikaner 96% |
| Independent Democrats | 938 | 0. The Independent Democrats are a South African political party formed by former Pan Africanist Congress member Patricia de Lille in 2003 61% |
| United Democratic Movement | 777 | 0. The United Democratic Movement is a Centre-left, Social-democratic, South African political party formed by a prominent former National Party 51% |
| New National Party | 673 | 0. The New National Party (NNP was a South African conservative political party formed in 1997 when the National Party pulled out of the Government of National Unity 44% |
| Azanian People's Organisation | 586 | 0. The Azanian People's Organisation, or AZAPO is a South African political organisation 38% |
| EMSA | 254 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 17% |
| Inkhata Freedom Party | 247 | 0. The Inkatha Freedom Party ( IFP) is a Political party in South Africa. 16% |
| SOPA | 217 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 14% |
| PJC | 141 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 09% |
| NA | 135 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 09% |
| CDP | 130 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 08% |
| UF | 130 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 08% |
| TOP | 111 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 07% |
| NLP | 56 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 04% |
| KISS | 48 | 0. A list of political parties in South Africa. South Africa is a democratic but One party dominant state with the African National Congress in 03% |
| Minority Front | 38 | 0. Minority Front is a Political party in South Africa. At the last Legislative elections, 14 April 2004, the party won 0 02% |
| Total | 153 517 | 100. 00% |
References
- Bophirima DM Official Website
- Municipal Demarcation Board
- Stats SA Census 2001 page
- Independent Electoral Commission 2004 election results
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