Motherwell, Eastern Cape
For the town in Scotland, see Motherwell.
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| Coordinates: 33°48′14″S 25°34′48″E / 33.804°S 25.580°ECoordinates: 33°48′14″S 25°34′48″E / 33.804°S 25.580°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay |
| Established | 1984 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 25.86 km2 (9.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 140,351 |
| • Density | 5,400/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 99.2% |
| • Coloured | 0.3% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| • Other | 0.4% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Xhosa | 93.1% |
| • English | 2.9% |
| • Other | 4.0% |
| Postal code (street) | 6211 |
| PO box | 6213 |
Motherwell is a town in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Motherwell was planned to accommodate the black squatters who were relocated from Zwide and Veeplaas, and construction began in 1984.[2] In 2004, it was described by a BBC correspondent as "a proud and sport-loving township which is struggling with unemployment and HIV/Aids".[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Motherwell". Census 2011.
- ↑ "Motherwell Urban Renewal Programme". Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ↑ "South Africa diary: Day Three". BBC News. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
Municipalities and communities of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape | ||
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District seat: Port Elizabeth | ||
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