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Census
2001:
Investigation
into appropriate definitions of urban and rural areas
for South Africa:
Discussion document
CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1
Objectives 1
1.2
Assumptions 1
1.3
Data sources 1
1.4
Geographic structure 1
1.5
The concepts of urban and rural 2
2.
METHODOLOGY 3
2.1 Census EA types for 1996 and 2001 3
2.2 Categorisation of urban/non-urban EA
types in Census 1996 to correspond
with Census 2001 urban/rural classification 4
3.
NATIONAL RESULTS 7
3.1 Census 2001 results in relation to 1996
as originally classified and as
reclassified 7
3.2 Adjusting 2001 for the misclassification
of certain areas in 1996
12
4.
PROVINCIAL RESULTS
15
5.
URBAN AREAS BASED ON POPULATION
DENSITIES
69
5.1 Introduction
69
5.2 Applying locality population and
population density to Census 2001 results 70
5.3 Applying locality population and
population density to Census ’96 results 107
6.
COMPARISON BETWEEN THE DENSITY
DEFINITION AND THE
CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO EA TYPE 145
6.1 Census 2001 145
6.2 Census 1996 158
7.
CHANGE IN POPULATION DENSITY OF
MAIN PLACES FROM 1996
TO 2001 171
8.
APPENDIX 1 185
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1-1: Census
1996 EA type classification 3
Table 2.1-2: Census
2001 EA type classification 3
Table
2.2-1: Making 1996 and 2001
classifications of urban and rural comparable 4
Table
2.2-2: Reclassification of
urban/rural from Census 2001 to correspond with the Census 1996 classification 5
Table
3.1-1: The proportion of urban and
rural dwellers in each province, 1996 compared with 2001 8
Table
3.2-1 Provincial distribution,
Census 2001, of people classified as rural dwellers in 1996 who should have
been classified as urban dwellers 12
Table 5.2-1: Proportion
of people living in urban and rural areas in 2001 according to each of five
definitions of urban 71
Table
5.3-1: Proportion of people living
in urban and rural areas in 1996 according to each of five definitions of urban 108
LIST OF
FIGURES
Figure
1.4-1: South Africa’s geographical
structure in 1996 compared with 2001 2
Figure
3.1-1: Trend in the proportion of the
population living in urban areas by province,
1996 original definition of urban/rural compared with 2001 9
Figure
3.1-2: Difference in percentage
points in the proportions living in urban areas
in 1996 and in 2001, 1996 original definition of urban/rural 9
Figure
3.1-3: Trend in the proportion of the
population living in urban areas by province,
1996 reclassified to new definitions compared with 2001 10
Figure
3.1-4: Difference in percentage
points in the proportions living in urban areas in
1996 and in 2001, 1996 reclassified to
new definitions 11
Figure
3.2-1: Trend in the proportion of the
population living in urban areas by province,
1996 reclassified to new definitions compared with 2001 adjusted for the
misclassification of small towns 13
Figure
3.2-2: Difference in percentage
points in the proportions living in urban areas
in 1996 and in 2001, 1996 reclassified to new definitions, minus 2001 adjusted
for the misclassification of small towns 13
Figure
5.2-1: Proportion of the province
classified as urban in 2001 according to EA type
and two density criteria at main place level 72
Figure 5.2-2: Proportion
of the province classified as urban in 2001 according to EA type
and two density criteria at sub-place level 72
Figure
5.3-1: Proportion of the province
classified as urban in 1996 according to EA type
and two density criteria at main place level 109
Figure
5.3-2: Proportion of the province
classified as urban in 1996 according to EA type
and two density criteria at sub-place level 109
LIST OF MAPS
Map
4.1-1: Western Cape: Urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 16
Map
4.1-2: Western Cape: Fisantkraal,
Klapmuts and Victor Verster urban areas (1996 and 2001) 17
Map
4.1-3: Western Cape: Zoar urban
areas (1996 and 2001) 18
Map
4.1-4: Western Cape: Genadendal
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 19
Map
4.1-5: Western Cape: Brandvlei
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 20
Map
4.2-1: Eastern Cape: Urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 22
Map
4.2-2: Eastern Cape: Lesseyton and
Didimane urban areas (1996 and 2001) 23
Map
4.2-3: Eastern Cape: St Albans
Prison in Port Elizabeth urban areas (1996 and 2001) 24
Map
4.2-4: Eastern Cape: Louterwater
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 25
Map
4.2-5: Eastern Cape: Tembisa urban
areas (1996 and 2001) 26
Map
4.3-1: Northern Cape: Urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 28
Map
4.3-2: Northern Cape: Concordia,
Nababeep and Komaggas urban areas (1996 and 2001) 29
Map
4.3-3: Northern Cape:
Schmidtsdrift urban areas (1996 and 2001) 30
Map
4.3-4: Northern Cape: Victoria
West urban areas (1996 and 2001) 31
Map
4.4-1: Free State: Urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 33
Map
4.4-2: Free State: Ficksburg and
Meqheleng urban areas (1996 and 2001) 34
Map
4.4-3: Free State: Phuthaditjhaba
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 35
Map
4.4-4: Free State: Thaba Nchu
urban areas (1996 and 2001 36
Map
4.5-1: KwaZulu-Natal: Urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 38
Map
4.5-2: KwaZulu-Natal: Folweni
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 39
Map
4.5-3: KwaZulu-Natal: Inchanga
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 40
Map
4.5-4: KwaZulu-Natal: Zwelisha
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 41
Map
4.5-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Mpolweni,
and Trust Feed urban areas (1996 and 2001) 42
Map
4.5-6: KwaZulu-Natal: Hlobane
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 43
Map
4.6-1: North-West: Urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 45
Map
4.6-2: North West: Christiana and
Utlwanang urban areas (1996 and 2001) 46
Map
4.6-3: North West: Rooikoppies and
Western Platinum Mines urban areas (1996 and 2001) 47
Map
4.6-4: North West: Elandsfontein
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 48
Map
4.6-5: North West: Pomfret urban
areas (1996 and 2001) 49
Map
4.7-1: Gauteng: Urban areas (1996
and 2001) 51
Map
4.7-2: Gauteng: Baviaanspoort and
Baviaanspoort Prison urban areas (1996 and 2001) 52
Map
4.7-3: Gauteng: Orient Hills urban
areas (1996 and 2001) 53
Map
4.7-4: Gauteng: Sehlakwana urban
areas (1996 and 2001) 54
Map
4.7-5: Gauteng: Vergenoeg in
Saulsville urban areas (1996 and 2001) 55
Map
4.8-1: Mpumalanga: Urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 57
Map
4.8-2: Mpumalanga: Tweefontein
North, Tweefontein South and Vezubuhle
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 58
Map
4.8-3: Mpumalanga: Daggakraal
urban areas (1996 and 2001) 59
Map
4.9-1: Limpopo: Urban areas (1996
and 2001) 61
Map
4.9-2: Limpopo: Bochum urban areas
(1996 and 2001) 62
Map
4.9-3: Limpopo: Messina (Harper
Mine Compound) urban areas (1996 and 2001) 63
Map
4.9-4: Limpopo: Van der Merwe’s
Kraal urban areas (1996 and 2001) 64
Map
4.9-5: Limpopo: Naboomspruit and
Mookgopong urban areas (1996 and 2001) 65
Map
4.9-6: Limpopo: Middeldrift urban
areas (1996 and 2001) 66
Map
4.10-1: National urban areas (1996
and 2001) 68
Map
5.2.1-1: Western Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 74
Map
5.2.1-2: Western Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 2001 75
Map
5.2.1-3: Western Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2),Cape Town 2001 76
Map
5.2.1-4: Western Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), Cape Town 2001 77
Map
5.2.2-1: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 79
Map
5.2.2-2: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 2001 80
Map
5.2.2-3: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), King William’s Town,
Buffalo City, 2001 81
Map
5.2.2-4: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), King William’s Town,
Buffalo City, 2001 82
Map
5.2.3-1: Northern Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 84
Map
5.2.3-2: Northern Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 2001 85
Map
5.2.4-1: Free State: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 87
Map
5.2.4-2: Free State: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 2001 88
Map
5.2.5-1: KwaZulu-Natal: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 90
Map
5.2.5-2: KwaZulu-Natal: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 2001 91
Map
5.2.6-1 North West: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 93
Map
5.2.6-2: North West: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 2001 94
Map
5.2.7-1: Gauteng: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 2001 96
Map
5.2.7-2: Gauteng: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 2001 97
Map
5.2.8-1: Mpumalanga: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 99
Map
5.2.8-2: Mpumalanga: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 2001 100
Map
5.2.9-1: Limpopo: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 2001 102
Map
5.2.9-2: Limpopo: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 2001 103
Map
5.2.10-1: South Africa: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 2001 105
Map
5.2.10-2: South Africa: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 2001 106
Map
5.3.1-1: Western Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 112
Map
5.3.1-2: Western Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 113
Map
5.3.1-3: Western Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), Cape Town 1996 114
Map
5.3.1-4: Western Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), Cape Town 1996 115
Map
5.3.2-1: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 117
Map
5.3.2-2: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 118
Map
5.3.2-3: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), King William’s Town,
Buffalo City, 1996 119
Map
5.3.2-4: Eastern Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), King William’s Town,
Buffalo City, 1996 120
Map
5.3.3-1: Northern Cape: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 122
Map
5.3.3-2: Northern Cape: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 123
Map
5.3.4-1: Free State: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 125
Map
5.3.4-2: Free State: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 126
Map
5.3.5-1: KwaZulu-Natal: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 128
Map
5.3.5-2: KwaZulu-Natal: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 129
Map
5.3.6-1 North West: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 131
Map
5.3.6-2: North West: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 132
Map
5.3.7-1: Gauteng: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 1996 134
Map
5.3.7-2: Gauteng: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 1996 135
Map
5.3.8-1: Mpumalanga: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 137
Map
5.3.8-2: Mpumalanga: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 138
Map
5.3.9-1: Limpopo: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 1996 140
Map
5.3.9-2: Limpopo: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 1996 141
Map
5.3.10-1: South Africa: Population
density (>500 people per km2), 1996 143
Map
5.3.10-2: South Africa: Population
density (>1000 people per km2), 1996 144
Map
6.1-1: Western Cape: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 146
Map
6.1.2: Eastern Cape: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 147
Map
6.1.3: Northern Cape: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 148
Map
6.1.4: Free State: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 150
Map
6.1.5: KwaZulu-Natal: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 151
Map
6.1.6: North West: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 152
Map
6.1.7: Gauteng: Comparison between
population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 153
Map
6.1.8: Mpumalanga: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 155
Map
6.1.9: Limpopo: Comparison between
population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 156
Map
6.1.10: South Africa: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 2001 157
Map
6.2-1: Western Cape: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 159
Map
6.2.2: Eastern Cape: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 160
Map
6.2.3: Northern Cape: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 161
Map
6.2.4: Free State: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 163
Map
6.2.5: KwaZulu-Natal: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 164
Map
6.2.6: North West: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 165
Map
6.2.7: Gauteng: Comparison between
population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 166
Map
6.2.8: Mpumalanga: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 168
Map
6.2.9: Limpopo: Comparison between
population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 169
Map
6.2.10: South Africa: Comparison
between population density and
urban classification according to EA type, 1996 170
Map
7-1: Western Cape: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 172
Map
7-2: Eastern Cape: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 173
Map
7-3: Northern Cape: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 174
Map
7-4: Free State: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 176
Map
7-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 177
Map
7-6: North West: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 178
Map
7-7: Gauteng: Percentage change
in population density from 1996 to 2001 179
Map
7-8: Mpumalanga: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 180
Map
7-9: Limpopo: Percentage change
in population density from 1996 to 2001 182
Map
7-10: South Africa: Percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 183
In
South Africa, the situation regarding the classification of the country into
urban and rural areas is rather fluid at this stage. There has been a move away from this classification towards an
all-inclusive municipal one by the Municipal Demarcation Board. Nevertheless, in view of important
government programmes such as the integrated rural development strategy and the
urban renewal programme, this concept remains an important one for statistical
classification.
There are some differences between Census 2001 and
Census 1996 regarding the classification of the country into urban and rural
areas. This report identifies these
differences and then gives some suggestions on a possibly more objective way of
measuring urban and rural.
The first goal of this
report is to identify possible reasons for the differences in urban and rural
numbers for Census 1996 and Census 2001 by means of:
a) Reclassification of the 1996 EA types in terms of urban and rural to
correspond with the cadastral features on which Census 2001 was based.
b) Reclassification of specific EAs from urban to rural in 2001 for
comparison purposes between Census 1996 and Census 2001.
The second goal of this
report is to apply international definitions of urbanisation based on
population density, in a move towards arriving at a more objective South
African definition.
It is not possible at this
juncture to verify that the EA types specified in Census 1996 and Census 2001
were correct. As a result, the following assumptions are made:
§
That the EA type per EA specified in
1996 was correct
§
That the EA type per EA specified in
2001 was correct
Census 1996 adjusted for
undercount using the 1996 PES
Census 2001 adjusted for
undercount using the 2001 PES
Figure 1.4-1 is a
diagrammatic representation of the geographical structure of South Africa in
1996 and 2001, which is included here only for completeness, since the
urban/rural comparison between Census 1996 and Census 2001 relies on mapping at
the level of EA type. The diagram shows
that the nine provinces taken together contained over 80 000 EAs, in both
1996 and 2001. These are then
aggregated upwards into spatial units of varying sizes. For example, as indicated in Figure 1.4-1,
the 16 various types of EAs identified for the 1996 census could be grouped
into the 354 magisterial districts or alternatively, into 843 local authorities
and 48 district or metro council areas.
The definitions of the EA
types for Census 1996 and Census 2001 are provided in Appendix 1.
Figure
1.4‑1 South Africa’s
geographical structure in 1996 compared with 2001
* Published number
of EAs for Census 1996
The new municipalities are
the main building block in the Census 2001 geographical structure. According to the Municipal Demarcation
Board:
“The Constitution and the Municipal Structures Act are silent on the
concept of urban and rural when describing Category B municipalities. However, the White Paper of Local Government
correctly points out that, in some cases, the separation of rural areas from
cities and towns has imposed artificial political and administrative boundaries
between areas that are otherwise functionally integrated. It also creates inequity for rural residents
who contribute to the towns’ economy but don’t benefit from its resources. The inclusion of rural areas in with urban
areas in the demarcation of category B Municipalities is not only allowed for in
law but also regarded as appropriate.
In the demarcation of the municipal boundaries, provision was made
for the incorporation of peri-urban areas relevant to future urban growth and
which also incorporates any of the hitherto excluded functionally linked
suburbs which were the product inter alia of apartheid-era displacement.”
The classification of EAs
into urban/rural for Census 1996 and 2001 was based on a combination of factors
such as cadastre (surveyor’s general plans) and land use.
Table 2.1-1 shows how it is possible to
group the 16 enumeration area (EA) types of Census 1996 into urban, semi-urban
and rural areas, and then into urban and non-urban areas. Note that in 1996 semi-urban areas were
grouped with rural areas as non-urban.
Table 2.1-1: Census 1996 EA type classification
|
EA Type
|
Urban/Semi-Urban/Rural
|
Urban/Non-urbanl
|
|
11 Urban: formal
12 Urban: informal
13 Urban: hostels
14 Urban: institutions
|
Urban
|
Urban
|
|
21 Semi-urban: formal
22 Semi-urban: informal
23 Semi-urban: hostels
24 Semi-urban: institutions
|
Semi-urban
|
Non-urban
|
|
31 Rural: formal
32 Rural: formal/semi-formal
33 Rural: tribal villages
34 Rural: informal
35 Rural: hostels
36 Rural: institutions
37 Rural: farms
38 Rural: tribal exc.
villages
|
Rural
|
Municipality
Municipality
Municipality
|
|
Similarly, Table 2.1-2 shows that the 10 EA
types distinguished in 2001 could in turn be combined into four geographical
types, and then into urban and rural areas. The ability to ultimately locate EA
types in urban and rural groups in both years allows for meaningful comparison
of the proportions residing in urban and rural areas in 2001 as against 1996.
Table 2.1-2: Census 2001 EA type classification
|
EA Type
|
Geography Type
|
Urban/Rural
|
|
0 Vacant
3 Small Holding
4 Urban Settlement
6 Recreational
7 Industrial Area
8 Institution
9 Hostel
|
URBAN_FORMAL
|
Urban
|
|
5 Informal Settlement
|
URBAN_INFORMAL
|
|
2 Farm
3 Small Holding
6 Recreational
7 Industrial Area
8 Institution
9 Hostel
|
RURAL_FORMAL
|
Rural
|
|
0 Vacant
1 Tribal Settlement
6 Recreational
7 Industrial Area
8 Institution
9 Hostel
|
TRIBAL_AREA
|
According to the 1996 classification, EAs could be combined into 5
broad settlement types:
§
urban, formal (type 11, 13, 14);
§
urban,
informal (type 12);
§
commercial farms (type 37);
§
tribal
authority areas (type 33); and
§
other non-urban areas (type 21, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32,
34, 35, 36, 38). See also Table 2.1-1.
The first four listed
above represent the EA Geography as it is in 2001. The group ‘other non-urban areas’ was allocated a type according
to its location within the other four groups (i.e. urban, formal; urban,
informal; commercial farms; and tribal authority areas). In terms of the new structure, the 1996
semi-urban category falls mostly within urban areas, depending on the type of
land use. For example, if smallholdings
were used for commercial farming they were classified as rural; if used for
residential purposes, they were classified as urban. Small towns and mining towns are regarded as urban areas in 2001,
e.g. Kleinzee in the NC. Villages in
tribal areas are still regarded as being tribal and therefore as rural, but the
bigger towns (that were urban in 1996) within the tribal areas, such as
Butterworth, Thohoyando and Thaba Nchu, show large extensions of urban formal
and informal characteristics into previously tribal land.
Table 2.2-1 indicates how the categories used
in 1996 were reclassified to make them comparable to the 2001 geographical
structure. The numbers indicated in the table refer to the classification from
Table 2.1-1. For example, 11 refers to
EA type 11, urban formal, and 12 refers to EA type 12, urban informal.
Table
2.2-1: Making 1996 and 2001 classifications of urban and rural comparable
|
1996
|
URBAN/RURAL
1996
|
URBAN/RURAL
2001
|
1996
Reclassification to 2001
|
|
Urban,
formal: 11, 13, 14
|
URBAN
|
URBAN
|
Urban, formal:
11, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32
|
|
Urban,
informal: 12
|
URBAN
|
URBAN
|
Urban, informal: 12
|
|
Commercial
farms: 37
|
RURAL
|
RURAL
|
Commercial
farms: 37 34, 35, 36, 38
|
|
Tribal
authority areas: 33
|
RURAL
|
RURAL
|
Tribal authority
areas: 33, 34, 35, 36, 38
|
|
Other
non-urban areas: 21, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38
|
RURAL
|
|
|
In order to make 1996
urban areas comparable with 2001, the following principles were applied:
§
11, 12, 13, 14 (Urban, formal and
Urban, informal) remained the same.
The following were added
to the urban classification:
§
21 (Semi-urban: Formal)
§
22 (Semi-urban: Informal)
§
23 (Semi-urban: Hostels)
§
24 (Semi-urban: Institutions)
§
31 (Rural: Formal – Definition as in Census 1996 Definitions
– Semi-town (i.e., a town without a local authority) with predominantly formal
dwellings such as mining, and industrial towns where housing for employees is
provided by employers.)
§
32 (Rural: Formal/semi-formal – Definition as in Census 1996 Definitions
– Village/settlement without a local authority and which is not situated within
a tribal area and with formal and semi-formal dwellings such as houses, huts
and rondavels.)
In order to make 1996 rural areas comparable with 2001, the
following principles were applied:
§
33 (Tribal authority)
§
37 (Commercial farms)
The following were added to the rural classification
§
34 (Rural: Informal)
§
35 (Rural: Hostels)
§
36 (Rural: Institutions)
§
38 (Rural: Tribal excl. Villages)
Table
2.2-2: Reclassification of urban/rural
from Census 2001 to correspond with the Census 1996 classification
|
Urban/Rural 2001
|
2001 Geography Type
|
2001: EA Type
|
1996 EA Type
|
Urban/Rural 1996
|
|
Urban
|
Urban
Formal
|
9 Hostel
|
13 Urban:
hostels
23
Semi-urban: hostels
|
Urban
|
|
7
Industrial Area
|
14
Urban: institutions*
24
Semi-urban: institutions*
|
|
8
Institution
|
14 Urban:
institutions*
24
Semi-urban: institutions*
|
|
6 Recreational
|
14 Urban:
institutions*
24
Semi-urban: institutions*
|
|
3 Small Holding
|
31 Rural:
formal
|
|
4 Urban Settlement
|
11:
Urban: formal
21 Semi-urban: formal
|
|
0 Vacant
|
31 Rural:
formal
|
|
Urban
Informal
|
5 Informal Settlement
|
12 Urban:
informal
22
Semi-urban: informal
32 Rural:
formal/semi-formal
|
|
Rural
|
Rural
Formal
|
2 Farm
|
37 Rural:
farms
|
Rural
|
|
9 Hostel
|
35 Rural:
hostels
|
|
7 Industrial Area
|
36 Rural:
institutions**
|
|
8 Institution
|
36 Rural:
institutions**
|
|
6 Recreational
|
36 Rural:
institutions**
|
|
3 Small Holding
|
|
|
Tribal
Area
|
9 Hostel
|
36 Rural:
institutions**
|
|
7 Industrial Area
|
36 Rural:
institutions**
|
|
8 Institution
|
36 Rural:
institutions**
|
|
6 Recreational
|
36 Rural:
institutions**
|
|
1 Tribal Settlement
|
33 Rural:
tribal villages
34 Rural:
informal
|
|
0 Vacant
|
38 Rural:
tribal exc. village
|
* & ** In 1996
these EA types included all institutions, recreational areas, hostels and
industrial areas; in 2001 distinctions were made between the different types,
but they can still be classified as urban or rural.
3.4
Census 2001 results in relation to
1996 as originally classified and as reclassified
Table 3.1-1 (and Figure
3.1-1) show that, according to the original 1996 and 2001 figures for the
country as a whole, the urban population accounted for a rising share of the
total population – from 53,7% in 1996 to 57,5% in 2001. This represents a 3,8 percentage point
increase in the proportion of urban dwellers over the period 1996 to 2001
(Figure 3.1-2). This increase in the
proportion of urban residents is reflected in an equivalent decline in the
proportion of rural dwellers – from 46,3% in 1996 to 42,5% in 2001.
When the 1996 geography is
reclassified to coincide with that of 2001, the proportion living in urban
areas increases to 55,1% and the proportion in rural areas decreases to
44,9%. There a 2,4% percentage point
increase between those living in urban areas in 1996 and those living in urban
areas in 2001, compared with the original 3,8 percentage point difference.
Figure 3.1-1 and 3.1-2 compare
the proportion of these in urban areas in 1996 and 2001, according to the
original classification shown in Table 3.1-1, while Figures 3.1-3 and 3.1-4 are
based on the amended classification.
Figure 3.1-1 compares 1996
(original classification) with Census 2001.
It shows the proportion of urban dwellers in each province in 1996 and
2001. For example, 34,9% of the
population of North West lived in urban areas in 1996 and by 2001 this
proportion had risen to 41,8% – an increase of 6,9 percentage points. Figure 3.1-2 shows the increase or decrease
in percentage points for each province.
For example, Northern Cape had the largest increase in the proportion of
urban dwellers (12,6 percentage points) followed by Free State (7,2 percentage
points).
Table
3.1-1: The proportion of urban and rural dwellers by province, 1996 compared
with 2001
|
|
1996 original
classification
|
1996 reclassified to
2001
|
2001
|
|
(Table 2.1-1)
|
(Table 2.2-1)
|
(Table 2.1-2)
|
|
Column (a)
|
Column (b)
|
Column (c)
|
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
|
W. Cape
|
Urban
|
3 516 007
|
88,9
|
3 537 956
|
89,4
|
4 088 709
|
90,4
|
|
|
Rural
|
440 867
|
11,1
|
418 918
|
10,6
|
435 626
|
9,6
|
|
|
Total
|
3 956 875
|
100
|
3 956 874
|
100
|
4 524 335
|
100
|
|
E. Cape
|
Urban
|
2 304 378
|
36,6
|
2 405 446
|
38,2
|
2 500 234
|
38,8
|
|
|
Rural
|
3 998 148
|
63,4
|
3 897 080
|
61,8
|
3 936 529
|
61,2
|
|
|
Total
|
6 302 525
|
100
|
6 302 526
|
100
|
6 436 763
|
100
|
|
N. Cape
|
Urban
|
588 906
|
70,1
|
631 627
|
75,2
|
680 460
|
82,7
|
|
|
Rural
|
251 415
|
29,9
|
208 694
|
24,8
|
142 267
|
17,3
|
|
|
Total
|
840 321
|
100
|
840 321
|
100
|
822 727
|
100
|
|
F. State
|
Urban
|
1 806 651
|
68,6
|
1 811 151
|
68,8
|
2 052 115
|
75,8
|
|
|
Rural
|
826 853
|
31,4
|
822 353
|
31,2
|
654 660
|
24,2
|
|
|
Total
|
2 633 504
|
100
|
2 633 504
|
100
|
2 706 775
|
100
|
|
KZN
|
Urban
|
3 628 268
|
43,1
|
3 716 432
|
44,2
|
4 334 642
|
46,0
|
|
|
Rural
|
4 788 753
|
56,9
|
4 700 589
|
55,8
|
5 091 375
|
54,0
|
|
|
Total
|
8 417 021
|
100
|
8 417 021
|
100
|
9 426 017
|
100
|
|
N. West
|
Urban
|
1 171 734
|
34,9
|
1 458 558
|
43,5
|
1 533 768
|
41,8
|
|
|
Rural
|
2 183 091
|
65,1
|
1 896 267
|
56,5
|
2 135 581
|
58,2
|
|
|
Total
|
3 354 825
|
100
|
3 354 825
|
100
|
3 669 349
|
100
|
|
Gauteng
|
Urban
|
7 130 277
|
97
|
7 126 491
|
97
|
8 590 798
|
97,2
|
|
|
Rural
|
218 146
|
3
|
221 932
|
3
|
246 380
|
2,8
|
|
|
Total
|
7 348 423
|
100
|
7 348 423
|
100
|
8 837 178
|
100
|
|
MP
|
Urban
|
1 094 287
|
39,1
|
1 110 046
|
39,6
|
1 288 434
|
41,3
|
|
|
Rural
|
1 706 425
|
60,9
|
1 690 666
|
60,4
|
1 834 556
|
58,7
|
|
|
Total
|
2 800 711
|
100
|
2 800 712
|
100
|
3 122 990
|
100
|
|
Limpopo
|
Urban
|
541 301
|
11
|
565 199
|
11,5
|
700 459
|
13,3
|
|
|
Rural
|
4 388 067
|
89
|
4 364 169
|
88,5
|
4 573 183
|
86,7
|
|
|
Total
|
4 929 368
|
100
|
4 929 368
|
100
|
5 273 642
|
100
|
|
S. Africa
|
Urban
|
21 781 807
|
53,7
|
22 362 906
|
55,1
|
25 769 619
|
57,5
|
|
|
Rural
|
18 801 765
|
46,3
|
18 220 668
|
44,9
|
19 050 159
|
42,5
|
|
|
Total
|
40 583 573
|
100
|
40 583 574
|
100
|
44 819 778
|
100
|
Source: Census
1996 and Census 2001 adjusted by the relevant PES. Due to rounding, the totals may not always add up.
Figure
3.1-1: Trend in the proportion of the population living in urban areas by
province, 1996 original definition of urban/rural [Table 3.1-1 Column (a)],
compared with 2001 [Column (c)]
Source: Census 1996 and Census 2001 adjusted by the
relevant PES
Figure
3.1-2: Difference (in percentage points) in the proportions living in urban
areas in 1996 and in 2001, 1996 original definition of urban/rural [Table 3.1-1
Column (a)], minus 2001 [Column (c)]
Source: Census 1996 and
Census 2001 adjusted by the relevant PES
Caution is however
required when interpreting the provincial changes in urbanisation over the
period 1996 to 2001, since as discussed earlier, the definition of urban and
rural used in the two censuses was different.
The section that follows provides a better understanding of how the
urban proportions need to be adjusted if greater comparability is to be
achieved.
Figure 3.1-3, based on the
amended classification, shows that the increase in urban proportions in North
West is almost entirely due to classification differences between 1996 and
2001, while in Free State and Northern Cape at least some of the differences in
the proportions living in urban areas can be explained by classification
changes.
The way in which geography
is classified can therefore have a significant difference on both the number
and proportion of people deemed to live in urban and rural areas. Figures 3.1-3 and 3.1-4 are based on 1996
reclassified to reflect the new definitions of urban and rural used in
2001.
Figure
3.1-3: Trend in the proportion of the population living in urban areas by
province, 1996 reclassified to new definitions [Table 3.1-1 Column (b)],
compared with 2001 [Column (c )]
Source: Census 1996 and Census 2001 adjusted by the relevant PES
Figure
3.1-4: Difference (in percentage points) in the proportions living in urban
areas in 1996 and in 2001, 1996 reclassified to new definitions [Table
3.1-1-Column (b)], minus 2001 [Column (c)]
Source: Census 1996 and Census 2001 adjusted by the relevant PES
As illustrated in Figure
3.1-4, the effect of the reclassification is that the increase in urbanisation
between Census 1996 and Census 2001 is less pronounced for the country as a
whole (2,4 percentage points instead of 3,8 percentage points). This is also true for provinces such as
Northern Cape (7,5 percentage points instead of 12,6 percentage points) and
Free State (7 percentage points instead of 7,2 percentage points). A similar situation is evident in KwaZulu-Natal,
Mpumalanga and Western Cape, where the effect of adjusting the urban/rural
definition in 1996, is a smaller increase in urbanisation over the period
1996-2001.
But notably, Figure 3.1-4
also shows that the adjustment of the 1996 definitions of urban/rural to bring
them in line with those used for Census 2001 produces a decline in urbanisation
in North West. In North West, the
proportion of urban residents declined in 2001 (41,8%) as against 1996 (43,5%)
– a fall of 1,7 percentage points – compared with an increase of 6,9 percentage
points if no adjustment of the 1996 data is undertaken.
During Census 1996, some
settlements that were urban in character (small ‘dorpies’ or towns) were classified
as rural and grouped under the broad category of rural areas. In Census 2001,
these settlements were demarcated as urban. Thus, settlements that are indeed
urban in character were not appropriately classified in 1996. To compare 2001
with 1996 the approach adopted was as follows:
§
The population living in the
settlements reclassified as urban in 2001 were identified and added to the
rural population.
Table 3.2-1: Provincial
distribution, Census 2001, of people classified as rural dwellers in 1996 who
should have been classified as urban dwellers
|
Province
|
Misclassified people
|
Total population
|
% of total misclassified
|
% of provincial
population
|
|
Northern Cape
|
62 148
|
822 727
|
11,10
|
7,55
|
|
Free State
|
77 345
|
2 706 775
|
13,81
|
2,86
|
|
Mpumalanga
|
124 528
|
3 122 990
|
22,24
|
3,99
|
|
Western Cape
|
41 446
|
4 524 335
|
7,40
|
0,92
|
|
Eastern Cape
|
41 654
|
6 436 763
|
7,44
|
0,65
|
|
KZN
|
101 604
|
9 426 017
|
18,15
|
1,08
|
|
North West
|
48 771
|
3 699 349
|
8,71
|
1,32
|
|
Gauteng
|
21 050
|
8 837 178
|
3,76
|
0,24
|
|
Limpopo
|
41 406
|
5 273 642
|
7,39
|
0,79
|
|
South Africa
|
559 952
|
44 849 778
|
100,00
|
1,25
|
Source: Census 2001 adjusted by the PES. Due to
rounding, the totals may not always add up.
Table 3.2-1 shows the provincial distribution of people living in
urban settlements that should have been classified as urban in 1996 but were
instead classified as rural. For the
country as a whole settlements containing 559 952 people were misclassified
(1,25% of the total population). Of
these people, 13,81% resided in the Free State and 22,24% in Mpumalanga, where,
notably, these misclassified people (124 528) accounted for 3,99% of the total
provincial population of 3 122 990. In Northern Cape the percentage of the
population that was “misclassified” was the largest (7,55%) while in Gauteng it
was the lowest (0,24%).
The percentage of the
population living in urban areas presented in Figure 3.2-1 is derived from
Table 3.1-1 by adjusting for the effects of the misclassification shown above
in Table 3.2-1.
For example, in Northern
Cape:
§
In 2001 there were 680 460 urban
residents and 142 267 rural residents, totalling 822 727.
Adjusting the above data
for Northern Cape in 2001 by the 62 148 people (Table 3.2-1) who were
misclassified in 1996 would mean that:
§
In 2001, there would be fewer urban
residents (680 460 less 62 148 = 618 312) and a larger number of
rural residents (142 267 plus 62 148 = 204 415).
Figures
3.2-1 and 3.2-2 illustrate the differences in urban proportions between the
reclassified 1996 data and Census 2001 data adjusted for the impact of the
small towns misclassified in 1996.
For
example, in Northern Cape:
§
In 1996 (original classification)
there were 588 906 urban residents and 251 415 rural residents,
totalling 840 321.
§
In 1996 (reclassified to 2001
definitions) there were 631 627 urban residents and 208 694 rural
residents, totalling 840 321.
§
In 2001 (adjusted for the impact of
misclassified small towns) there were 618 312 urban residents and
204 415 rural residents totally 822 727.
Figure 3.2-1: Trend in
the proportion of the population living in urban areas by province, 1996
reclassified to new definitions [Table 3.1-1-Column (b), compared with 2001
[Table 3.1-1-Column (c)] adjusted for misclassification of small towns [(data
from Table 3.2-1)]
Source: Census
1996 and Census 2001 adjusted by the relevant PES
Figure 3.2-2: Difference (in percentage points) in the
proportions living in urban areas in 1996 and in 2001, 1996 reclassified to new
definitions, minus 2001 adjusted for the misclassification of small towns
Source: Census 1996 and Census 2001 adjusted by the
relevant PES
The preceding discussions
identified differences in the classification of urban and rural between 1996
and 2001, described ways of making the definitions comparable, and gave the
national results of the various methods of comparison. In this a detailed assessment is given for
each province.
The following is applicable for
all maps in this section of the document:
§
Urban areas as classified in the 2001 Census
are shown as red polygons on maps.
§
Urban areas as classified in the 1996 Census
are shown as blue areas on maps.
§
Tribal areas (areas falling within a tribal authority
and managed by a tribal chief) are shown as yellow polygons.
§
Small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but
are essentially urban in character, classified as urban areas in 2001, called
the misclassified small towns are shown as green areas on maps.
§
The provincial border is shown as a black
line.
Map 4.1-1: Western Cape: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of Western Cape with areas that were classified as
urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the
small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns like Fisantkraal, Klapmuts, Victor Verster,
Zoar, Genadendal and Brandvlei together had a population of 23 145 out of the
total population of misclassified towns in Western Cape (41 446) in 2001.
Fisantkraal (4 648), Genadendal (4 429), Zoar (4 067), Klapmuts (3 949),
Victor Verster (3 030), and Brandvlei (3 022) had the largest population
amongst the misclassified small towns in the Western Cape.
The following are examples in the Western Cape
showing 1996 urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.1-2: Western Cape: Fisantkraal, Klapmuts and
Victor Verster urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the
misclassified small towns of Fisantkraal, Klapmuts, and Victor Verster in
Western Cape. These small towns, consisting of predominantly formal and
semi-formal dwellings, were classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 they were
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.1-3: Western Cape: Zoar urban areas (1996 and
2001) shows the misclassified area of Zoar in Western
Cape. This small town, consisting of predominantly formal and semi-formal
dwellings, was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 they were classified as
urban settlement.
Map 4.1-4: Western Cape: Genadendal urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified small town of Genadendal in
Western Cape. This small town was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 it was
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.1-5: Western Cape: Brandvlei urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the small misclassified town of Brandvlei
in Western Cape. This small town was classified as farm, thus rural, in 1996.
In 2001 it was classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.1-1: Western Cape: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map
4.1-2: Western Cape: Fisantkraal, Klapmuts and Victor Verster urban areas (1996
& 2001)
Map
4.1-3: Western Cape: Zoar urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map
4.1-4 Western Cape: Genadendal urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map
4.1-5 Western Cape: Brandvlei urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.2-1: Eastern Cape: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of Eastern Cape with areas that were classified as
urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the
small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns and settlements like St Albans Prison in Port
Elizabeth, Lesseyton, Didimane, Louterwater, Tembisa, Sanddrif, Krakeel Rivier,
Nqamakwe, Glenmore, Woodslands, Blinkwater and Thornham together had a
population of 29 752 out of the total population of misclassified towns in
Eastern Cape (41 654) in 2001. St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth (6 324),
Lesseyton (5 730), Didimane (3 183), Louterwater (2 539) and Tembisa (2 276)
had the largest population amongst the misclassified small towns in Eastern
Cape.
The following are examples in the Eastern Cape
showing 1996 urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.2-2: Eastern Cape: Lesseyton and Didimane urban
areas (1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified small
towns of Lesseyton and Didimane in Eastern Cape. These small towns, consisting
of predominantly formal and semi-formal dwellings, were classified as rural in
1996. In 2001 they were classified as urban (informal) settlement.
Map 4.2-3: Eastern Cape: St Albans Prison in Port
Elizabeth urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the
misclassified prison, namely St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth in Eastern
Cape. The prison was demarcated as a single EA in both 1996 and 2001. In 1996
St Albans Prison was classified as farm, thus rural. In 2001 it was classified
as urban.
Map 4.2-4: Eastern Cape: Louterwater urban areas
(1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified small town of Louterwater in
Eastern Cape. Louterwater was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 Louterwater
was classified as urban.
Map 4.2-5: Eastern Cape: Tembisa urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified small town of Tembisa in
Eastern Cape. This area was not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed part of
the larger farm EA. In 2001, this area was demarcated and enumerated as three
urban EAs.
Map 4.2-1: Eastern Cape: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.2-2: Eastern Cape: Lesseyton and Didimane urban areas,
(1996 & 2001)
Map 4.2-3: Eastern Cape: St Albans Prison urban areas (1996
& 2001)
Map 4.2-4: Eastern Cape: Louterwater urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.2-5: Eastern Cape: Tembisa urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.3-1: Northern Cape: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of Northern Cape with areas that were classified as
urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the
small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns like Nababeep, Victoria West, Concordia,
Komaggas and Schmidtsdrift together had a population of 20 563 out of the
total population of misclassified towns in Northern Cape (62 148) in 2001.
Nababeep (5 598), Victoria West (4 373), Concordia (4 034), Komaggas (3
314) and Schmidtsdrift (3 244) have the largest population amongst the
misclassified small towns in the Northern Cape.
The following are examples in the Northern Cape
showing 1996 urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.3-2: Northern Cape: Concordia, Nababeep and
Komaggas urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the
misclassified small towns of Concordia, Nababeep and Komaggas in the Springbok
Region in Northern Cape. These small towns, consisting of predominantly formal
and semi-formal dwellings were classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 they were
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.3-3: Northern Cape: Schmidtsdrift urban areas
(1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified area of Schmidtsdrift in
Northern Cape. This area was not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed part
of the larger farm EA. In 2001, this area was demarcated and enumerated as six
urban EAs.
Map 4.3-4:
Northern Cape: Victoria West urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the misclassified small town of Victoria West in the Victoria West region
in Northern Cape. This small town was classified as farm, thus rural, in 1996.
In 2001 it was classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.3-1: Northern Cape: urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.3-2: Northern Cape: Concordia, Nababeep and Komaggas
urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.3-3: Northern Cape: Schmidtsdrift urban areas (1996
& 2001)
Map 4.3-4: Northern Cape: Victoria West urban areas, (1996
& 2001)
Map 4.4-1: Free State: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of Free State with areas that were classified as
urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the
small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns and townships like Meqheleng, Kgotsong,
Ficksburg Town, Vaal Reefs Mine, Zamdela, Beatrix Mine, Mautse and Thaba Nchu
together had a population of 62 629 out of the total population of
misclassified towns in the Free State (77 345) in 2001, with the township
Meqheleng in Ficksburg having the largest population of 34 219 people.
The following are examples in the Free State showing
1996 urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.4-2: Free State: Ficksburg urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified small town, Ficksburg and
its misclassified township, Meqheleng. In the 1996 Census this entire area was
demarcated and enumerated as a single farm, thus rural EA. In Census 2001, due
to the urban characteristics of Ficksburg town and Meqheleng township, it was
demarcated and enumerated as 52 urban EAs.
Map 4.4-3: Free State: Phuthaditjhaba urban areas
(1996 and 2001) shows the area of Phuthaditjhaba. The map shows a
smaller extent of urban area in 1996 than 2001, i.e. fewer blue areas (1996
urban) than red polygons (2001 urban), indicating urban growth in 2001 into the
tribal land. Also notice that in some cases there are more red polygons (2001
urban areas) in a blue area, indicating possible urban densification in that
area.
Map 4.4-4: Free State: Thaba Nchu urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the area of Thaba Nchu. The yellow polygons
show the areas that were classified as tribal, thus rural in Census 1996.
However in 2001 these tribal areas were classified as urban areas due to the
character of the area changing to urban in nature, i.e. the development of RDP
homes in this area. This classifies Thaba Nchu in 2001 as predominantly urban
in character compared to 1996.
Map 4.4-1: Free State: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.4-2: Free State: Ficksburg and Meqheleng urban areas
(1996 & 2001)
Map 4.4-3: Free State: Phuthaditjhaba urban areas (1996
& 2001)
Map 4.4-4: Free State: Thaba Nchu urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.5-1: KwaZulu-Natal: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal with areas that were classified as
urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the
small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns like Folweni, Inchanga, Zwelisha, Mpolweni,
Hlobane and Trust Feed together had a population of 74 221 out of the total
population of misclassified towns in KwaZulu-Natal (101 604) in 2001. Folweni
(28 757), Inchanga (20 816), Zwelisha (7 212), Mpolweni (6 148), Hlobane (6
045) and Trust Feed (5 243) have the largest population amongst the misclassified
small towns in KwaZulu-Natal.
The following are examples in KwaZulu-Natal showing
1996 urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.5-2: KwaZulu-Natal: Folweni urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified small town of Folweni in
KwaZulu-Natal. This small town, consisting of predominantly formal and
semi-formal dwellings, was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 it was
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.5-3: KwaZulu-Natal: Inchanga urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified area of Inchanga in
KwaZulu-Natal. A portion of the area was not demarcated and the other portion
was classified as rural. In 2001, this area was demarcated and enumerated as 17
urban EAs.
Map 4.5-4: KwaZulu-Natal: Zwelisha urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified small town of Zwelisha in
KwaZulu-Natal. This small town was classified as rural, in 1996. In 2001 it was
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.5-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Mpolweni and Trust Feed
urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified small
towns of Mpolweni, and Trust Feed in KwaZulu-Natal. These small towns were not
demarcated in 1996. In 2001, Mpolweni was demarcated and enumerated as nine
urban EAs and Trust Feed was demarcated and enumerated as five urban EAs.
Map 4.5-6: KwaZulu-Natal: Hlobane urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified area of Hlobane in
KwaZulu-Natal. A portion of the area was not demarcated and the other portion
was classified as rural. In 2001, this area was demarcated and enumerated as
four urban EAs.
Map 4.5-1 KwaZulu-Natal: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.5-2 KwaZulu-Natal: Folweni urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.5-3 KwaZulu-Natal: Inchanga urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.5-4 KwaZulu-Natal: Zwelisha urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.5-5 KwaZulu-Natal: Mpolweni and Trust Feed urban areas
(1996 & 2001)
Map 4.5-6 KwaZulu-Natal: Hlobane urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.6-1: North-West: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of North-West with areas that were classified
as urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and
the small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban
in character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns like Utlwanang, Elandsfontein, Western
Platinum Mines, Christiana, Rooikoppies and Pomfret together had a population
of 33 816 out of the total population of misclassified towns in North-West (48
771) in 2001. Utlwanang (11 703),
Elandsfontein (5 255), Western Platinum Mines (5 090), Christiana (4 857),
Rooikoppies (3 669) and Pomfret (3 242) had the largest population amongst the
misclassified small towns in the North-West.
The following are examples in the North-West showing
1996 urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.6-2: North West: Christiana and Utlwanang urban
areas (1996 and 2001) shows the small misclassified
small towns of Christiana and Utlwanang in North West. These areas were
classified as farms thus rural in 1996. In 2001 they were classified as urban
settlement.
Map 4.6-3: North West: Rooikoppies and Western
Platinum Mines urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the
misclassified areas of Rooikoppies and Western Platinum Mines. Rooikoppies was
not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed part of the larger farm EA. Western
Platinum Mines was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001, these areas were
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.6-4: North West: Elandsfontein urban areas
(1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified small town of Elandsfontein
in North West. Elandsfontein was not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed
part of the larger farm EA. In 2001, this area was classified as eight urban
EAs.
Map 4.6-5: North West: Pomfret urban areas (1996 and
2001) shows the misclassified small town of Pomfret in
North West. Pomfret was not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed part of the
larger rural EA. In 2001, this area was classified as nine urban EAs.
Map 4.6-1: North West: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.6-2: North West: Christiana and Utlwanang urban areas
(1996 & 2001)
Map 4.6-3: North West: Rooikoppies and Western Platinum
Mines urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.6-4: North West: Elandsfontein urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.6-5 North West: Pomfret urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.7-1: Gauteng: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of Gauteng with areas that were classified as urban
in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the small
towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns and settlements like Vergenoeg in Saulsville,
Baviaanspoort (and Baviaanspoort prison), Sehlakwana, and Orient Hills together
had a population of 17 838 out of the total population of misclassified towns
in Gauteng (21 050) in 2001. Vergenoeg in Saulsville (11 057), Baviaanspoort
(and Baviaanspoort prison) (4 007), Sehlakwana (1 687) and Orient Hills (1 087)
had the largest population amongst the misclassified small areas in Gauteng.
The following are examples in Gauteng showing 1996
urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.7-2: Gauteng: Baviaanspoort and Baviaanspoort
Prison urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified
area of Baviaanspoort as well as the Baviaanspoort Prison in Gauteng. This area
was not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed part of the larger farm EA. In
2001, this area was demarcated and enumerated as three urban EAs.
Map 4.7-3: Gauteng: Orient Hills urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified area of Orient Hills in
Gauteng. This area was not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed part of the
larger farm EA. In 2001, this area was demarcated and enumerated as two urban
(informal) EAs.
Map 4.7-4: Gauteng: Sehlakwana urban areas (1996 and
2001) shows the misclassified area of Sehlakwana in
Gauteng. This area was not demarcated into EAs in 1996, but formed part of the
larger farm EA. In 2001, this area was demarcated and enumerated as five urban
EAs.
Map 4.7-5: Gauteng: Vergenoeg in Saulsville urban
areas (1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified area of
Vergenoeg in Saulsville in Gauteng. This area was not demarcated into EAs in
1996, but formed part of the larger farm EA. In 2001, this area was demarcated
and enumerated as 19 urban (informal) EAs.
Map 4.7-1: Gauteng: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.7-2: Gauteng: Baviaanspoort and Baviaanspoort Prison
urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.7-3: Gauteng: Orient Hills urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.7-4: Gauteng: Sehlakwana urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.7-5: Gauteng: Vergenoeg in Saulsville urban areas
(1996 & 2001)
Map 4.8-1: Mpumalanga: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of Mpumalanga with areas that were classified as
urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the
small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns like Tweefontein South and North, Daggakraal
and Vezubuhle together had a population of 71 396 out of the total population
of misclassified towns in Mpumalanga (124 528) in 2001. Tweefontein South (24
416) and North (19 223), Daggadraal (17 357) and Vezubuhle (10 400) had the
largest population amongst the misclassified small towns in the Mpumalanga.
The following are examples in Mpumalanga showing 1996
urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.8-2: Mpumalanga: Tweefontein North, Tweefontein
South and Vezubuhle urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the
misclassified small towns of Tweefontein North and South and Vezubuhle in
Mpumalanga. These small towns were classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 they
were classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.8-3 Mpumalanga: Daggakraal urban areas (1996
and 2001) shows the misclassified area of Daggakraal in
Mpumalanga. This area was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001 it was
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.8-1: Mpumalanga: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.8-2 Mpumalanga: Tweefontein North, Tweefontein South
and Vezubuhle urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.8-3 Mpumalanga: Daggakraal urban areas (1996 &
2001)
Map 4.9-1: Limpopo: Urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the entire province of Limpopo with areas that were classified as
urban in 2001 (red polygons on map); urban in 1996 (blue areas on map); and the
small towns that were classified as rural in 1996 but are essentially urban in
character, classified as urban in 2001, i.e. the misclassified small towns
(green areas on map). Small towns like Bochum, Mookgophong, Messina, Van der
Merwe’s Kraal, Naboomspruit and Middeldrift together had a population of 33 513
out of the total population of misclassified towns in Limpopo (41 406) in
2001. Bochum (8 497), Mookgophong (7
685), Messina (6 687), Van der Merwe’s Kraal (4 875), Naboomspruit (3 627) and
Middeldrift (2 142) had the largest population amongst the misclassified small
towns in the Limpopo.
The following are examples in Limpopo showing 1996
urban areas and 2001 urban areas:
Map 4.9-2: Limpopo: Bochum urban areas (1996 and
2001) shows the misclassified small towns of Bochum in
Limpopo. Portions of this area were not demarcated and the other portions were
rural in 1996. In 2001 they were classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.9-3: Limpopo: Harper Mine Compound, Messina
urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the small misclassified
mining area of Harper Mine Compound in Limpopo. This area was not demarcated
but classified as farm EA, thus rural, in 1996. In 2001, this area was
demarcated and enumerated as six urban EAs.
Map 4.9-4: Limpopo: Van der Merwe’s Kraal urban areas
(1996 and 2001) shows the misclassified area of Van der Merwe’s
Kraal in Limpopo. This area was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001, this area
was classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.9-5: Limpopo: Naboomspruit and Mookgophong urban areas (1996 and
2001) shows the
misclassified areas of Naboomspruit and Mookgophong in
Limpopo. This area was classified as rural in 1996. In 2001, this area was
classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.9-6: Limpopo:
Middeldrift urban areas (1996 and 2001) shows the
misclassified area of Middeldrift in Limpopo. This area was classified as rural
in 1996. In 2001, this area was classified as urban settlement.
Map 4.9-1 Limpopo: Urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.9-2 Limpopo: Bochum urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.9-3 Limpopo: Messina (Harper Mine Compound) urban
areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.9-4 Limpopo: Van der Merwe’s Kraal urban areas (1996
& 2001)
Map 4.9-5 Limpopo: Naboomspruit and Mookgopong urban areas
(1996 & 2001)
Map 4.9-6 Limpopo: Middeldrift urban areas (1996 & 2001)
Map 4.10-1: National urban areas (1996 and 2001)
shows the urban areas for 2001 (red polygons on map), the urban areas for 1996
(blue areas on map), the small towns that were classified as rural in 1996, but
are essentially urban in character and were classified as urban in 2001, i.e.
the misclassified small towns (green areas on map), for the country as a whole.
Map 4.10-1: National urban areas (1996 and 2001)
Definitions of urban and rural based on cadastral features and
land-use patterns may not be entirely satisfactory for the geographical
classification of the country. In this
section, we suggest an alternative approach.
The United Nations Statistics Division states that
“Because of national
differences in the characteristics that distinguish urban from rural areas, the
distinction between urban and rural population is not amenable to a single
definition that would be applicable to all countries. National definitions are
most commonly based on size of locality. Population which is not urban is
considered rural.”
Most countries use a combination of total
population and population density as a definition of urban area for statistical
purposes. There are no international
standard criteria for defining ‘urban’; however, the concept of a town with a
population size of > 1000 is common.
Some national statistical organisations define as urban areas with a
locality threshold population of > 1000. Other countries use combined
criteria of locality population and population density. The urban area criteria
are specific to each country, based on their population dynamics and settlement
patterns. The following table provides examples from various countries.
|
Country
|
Locality
population
|
Population
density
|
|
Canada
|
>=1000
|
>=400
per km˛
|
|
USA
|
>=2500
|
|
|
UK
|
>=1000
|
>=500 per hectare
|
|
Australia
|
>=1000
|
|
Source: National statistical organisations, web sites
The equivalent geographic classification for locality in the South
African context is ‘main place’. After several spatial iterations with the
urban area criteria, it was determined that a combination of locality
population and population density is required for the South African settlement
patterns. The alternative proposed criteria are:
§
Main place population >=1000
(greater than or equal to 1000) and population density >= 500 per km˛ at the
main place and sub-places; or
§
Main place population >=1000 and
population density >= 1000 per km˛ at the main place and sub-places.
The area of the EAs was calculated from the following geographical
projection:
- Coordinate
system type: Geographical
- Geodetic
Datum: WGS 84
- Reference
Ellipsoid: EGS 84
Measurement interpretation: True (Spherical)
was selected when geometry was analysed to give areas of polygons.
Table
5.2-1 illustrates the urban/rural area breakdown by province in 2001 using the
EA type classification and the proposed population density criteria at main
place level and sub-place level. Maps 5.2.10-1 and 5.2.10-2 show the spatial
spread of urban areas for the country as a whole. At the national and provincial levels, all
urban populations are higher using the sub-place level criteria. The percentage
South Africa urban population using sub-place density is 68,5%, compared to
51,7% when using main place. This is
because when a main place covers a large area the overall population density is
not high, despite concentration in some sub-places.
For example, the main place of Bloemfontein
has a population of 111 696 but a population density of 338,96 people per
square km. Within Bloemfontein, there are 25 out of 60 sub-places with a
population density of > = 500, with a total population of 93 929.
Table
5.2-1: Proportion of people living in urban and rural areas in 2001 according
to each of five definitions of urban
|
|
EA type
2001
|
Main place
pop size >=1000 and
pop density >=500
|
Sub-place
pop size >=1000 and
pop density >=500
|
Main place
pop size >=1000 and
pop density >=1000
|
Sub-place
pop size >=1000 and
pop density >=1000
|
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
|
W. Cape
|
Urban
|
4 088 709
|
90.4
|
3 551 082
|
78.49
|
3 641 287
|
80.48
|
3 187 023
|
70.44
|
3 463 107
|
76.54
|
|
|
Rural
|
435 626
|
9.6
|
973 253
|
21.51
|
883 048
|
19.52
|
1 337 312
|
29.56
|
1 061 228
|
23.46
|
|
|
Total
|
4 524 335
|
100.0
|
4 524 335
|
100.00
|
4 524 335
|
100.00
|
4 524 335
|
100.00
|
4 524 335
|
100.00
|
|
E. Cape
|
Urban
|
2 500 234
|
38.8
|
2 139 091
|
33.23
|
2 761 681
|
42.90
|
1 416 372
|
22.00
|
2 123 863
|
33.00
|
|
|
Rural
|
3 936 529
|
61.2
|
4 297 672
|
66.77
|
3 675 082
|
57.10
|
5 020 391
|
78.00
|
4 312 900
|
67.00
|
|
|
Total
|
6 436 763
|
100.0
|
6 436 763
|
100.00
|
6 436 763
|
100.00
|
6 436 763
|
100.00
|
6 436 763
|
100.00
|
|
N. Cape
|
Urban
|
680 460
|
82.7
|
450 685
|
54.78
|
515 934
|
62.71
|
340 724
|
41.41
|
468 264
|
56.92
|
|
|
Rural
|
142 267
|
17.3
|
372 042
|
45.22
|
306 793
|
37.29
|
482 003
|
58.59
|
354 463
|
43.08
|
|
|
Total
|
822 727
|
100.0
|
822 727
|
100.00
|
822 727
|
100.00
|
822 727
|
100.00
|
822 727
|
100.00
|
|
F. State
|
Urban
|
2 052 115
|
75.8
|
1 636 106
|
60.44
|
2 065 785
|
76.32
|
1 270 867
|
46.95
|
1 942 879
|
71.78
|
|
|
Rural
|
654 660
|
24.2
|
1 070 669
|
39.56
|
640 990
|
23.68
|
1 435 908
|
53.05
|
763 896
|
28.22
|
|
|
Total
|
2 706 775
|
100.0
|
2 706 775
|
100.00
|
2 706 775
|
100.00
|
2 706 775
|
100.00
|
2 706 775
|
100.00
|
|
KZN
|
Urban
|
4 334 642
|
46.0
|
4 190 129
|
44.45
|
4 775 964
|
50.67
|
3 705 506
|
39.31
|
3 995 676
|
42.39
|
|
|
Rural
|
5 091 375
|
54.0
|
5 235 888
|
55.55
|
4 650 053
|
49.33
|
5 720 511
|
60.69
|
5 430 341
|
57.61
|
|
|
Total
|
9 426 017
|
100.0
|
9 426 017
|
100.00
|
9 426 017
|
100.00
|
9 426 017
|
100.00
|
9 426 017
|
100.00
|
|
N. West
|
Urban
|
1 533 768
|
41.8
|
1 407 861
|
38.37
|
2 661 982
|
72.55
|
1 140 386
|
31.08
|
1 983 567
|
54.06
|
|
|
Rural
|
2 135 581
|
58.2
|
2 261 488
|
61.63
|
1 007 367
|
27.45
|
2 528 963
|
68.92
|
1 685 782
|
45.94
|
|
|
Total
|
3 669 349
|
100.0
|
3 669 349
|
100.00
|
3 669 349
|
100.00
|
3 669 349
|
100.00
|
3 669 349
|
100.00
|
|
Gauteng
|
Urban
|
8 590 798
|
97.2
|
7 817 001
|
88.46
|
8 027 005
|
90.83
|
6 182 111
|
69.96
|
7 700 599
|
87.14
|
|
|
Rural
|
246 380
|
2.8
|
1 020 177
|
11.54
|
810 173
|
9.17
|
2 655 067
|
30.04
|
1 136 579
|
12.86
|
|
|
Total
|
8 837 178
|
100.0
|
8 837 178
|
100.00
|
8 837 178
|
100.00
|
8 837 178
|
100.00
|
8 837 178
|
100.00
|
|
MP
|
Urban
|
1 288 434
|
41.3
|
1 196 923
|
38.33
|
2 204 108
|
70.58
|
988 188
|
31.64
|
1 772 800
|
56.77
|
|
|
Rural
|
1 834 556
|
58.7
|
1 926 067
|
61.67
|
918 882
|
29.42
|
2 134 802
|
68.36
|
1 350 190
|
43.23
|
|
|
Total
|
3 122 990
|
100.0
|
3 122 990
|
100.00
|
3 122 990
|
100.00
|
3122 990
|
100.00
|
3 122 990
|
100.00
|
|
Limpopo
|
Urban
|
700 459
|
13.3
|
793 163
|
15.04
|
4 030 048
|
76.42
|
451 573
|
8.56
|
2 466 698
|
46.77
|
|
|
Rural
|
4 573 183
|
86.7
|
4 480 479
|
84.96
|
1 243 594
|
23.58
|
4 822 069
|
91.44
|
2 806 944
|
53.23
|
|
|
Total
|
5 273 642
|
100.0
|
5 273 642
|
100.00
|
5 273 642
|
100.00
|
5 273 642
|
100.00
|
5 273 642
|
100.00
|
|
S. Africa
|
Urban
|
25 769 619
|
57.5
|
23 182 041
|
51.72
|
30 683 794
|
68.46
|
18 682 750
|
41.68
|
25 917 453
|
57.83
|
|
|
Rural
|
19 050 159
|
42.5
|
21 637 737
|
48.28
|
14 135 984
|
31.54
|
26 137 028
|
58.32
|
18 902 325
|
42.17
|
|
|
Total
|
44 819 778
|
100.0
|
44 819 778
|
100.00
|
44 819 778
|
100.00
|
44 819 778
|
100.00
|
44 819 778
|
100.00
|
Source: Census
2001 adjusted by the relevant PES. Due
to rounding, the totals may not always add up.
Figure 5.2-1
compares the proportion of main places in South Africa that are considered urban
according to the 2001 EA type classification and according to the two different
population density criteria. Figure 5.2-2 shows the same comparison for
sub-places.
Figure 5.2-1: Proportion of the
province classified as urban in 2001 according to EA type and two density
criteria at main place level
Figure
5.2-2: Proportion of the province classified as urban in 1996 according to EA
type and two density criteria at main place level
Map 5.2.1-1: Western Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire province of Western Cape with the main places and sub-places that have a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue
areas and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly within the townships of Western Cape,
namely:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Drommedaris
|
30 515
|
1 385
|
|
Imizamo
Yethu
|
29 584
|
8 058
|
|
Lwandle
|
24 306
|
9 316
|
|
Khayamandi
|
17 306
|
14 636
|
|
Nomzano
|
15 373
|
22 087
|
|
Langa
|
14 374
|
49 667
|
|
Nyanga
|
14 369
|
58 727
|
|
Joe
Slovo Park
|
13 502
|
4 564
|
|
Du-Noon
|
11 710
|
9 043
|
|
Crossroads
|
11 389
|
31 526
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density are located mainly within
the informal localities, for example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Wallacedene
|
38 612
|
1 219
|
|
Groendal
|
34 290
|
4 293
|
|
Imajamogea
|
33 904
|
2 239
|
|
Welgelegen
|
31 310
|
4 082
|
|
Nyanga
|
30 352
|
12 700
|
Map 5.2.1-2: Western Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire province of Western Cape with the main places and the sub places that
have a population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The
map shows fewer main places and sub-places that meet this density criterion.
Map 5.2.1-3: Western Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), Cape Town 2001 is
an enlargement of Cape Town in Western Cape with the main places and sub-places
that have a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre.
Map 5.2.1-4: Western Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), Cape Town 2001 is
an enlargement of Cape Town in Western Cape with the main places and the
sub-places that have a population density of more than 1000 people per square
kilometre. The map shows that fewer main places and sub-places meet this
density criterion.
Map
5.2.1-1: Western Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛) 2001
Map
5.2.1-2: Western Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 2001
Map
5.2.1-3: Western Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), Cape Town
2001
Map
5.2.1-4: Western Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), Cape
Town 2001
Map 5.2.2-1: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire province of Eastern Cape with the main places and sub-places that have a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue
areas and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly in the townships, for example:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Duncan
Village
|
18 104
|
41 006
|
|
Pefferville
|
17 495
|
24 407
|
|
Mzamonhle
|
11 216
|
7 118
|
|
Kwa-Langa
|
9 728
|
8 200
|
|
Ibhayi
|
8 962
|
255 838
|
|
Nompumelelo
|
8 502
|
3 806
|
|
Masibambane
|
8 043
|
4 118
|
|
Ntokozweni
|
7 532
|
1 115
|
|
Gqebera
|
7 278
|
16 692
|
|
Manyano
|
7 263
|
1 364
|
The
highest density main places in tribal areas are, for example:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Rietvlei
3
|
978
|
4 587
|
|
Area
North 1 924
|
731
|
6 218
|
|
Skobeni
|
688
|
2 291
|
|
Stutterheim
|
677
|
4 961
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density are located mainly within
the informal localities and suburbs, for example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Duncan
Village C
|
41 240
|
12 553
|
|
Tambo
|
35 762
|
3 139
|
|
Pefferville
|
28 640
|
15 287
|
|
Gesini
|
24 045
|
1 950
|
|
Belele
|
21 161
|
5 253
|
The
highest density villages are:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Kaplan
|
3 172
|
3 351
|
|
Tyutyu
|
2 738
|
1 115
|
|
Kwa
Tshatshu
|
2 642
|
3 170
|
|
Ncise
|
2 585
|
1 406
|
|
Nkqonkqweni
|
2 246
|
1 126
|
Map 5.2.2-2: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire province of Eastern Cape with the main places and sub-places as that
have a population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The
map shows fewer main places and sub-places that meet this density criterion.
Map 5.2.2-3: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), King William’s Town and Buffalo City, 2001
is an enlargement of King William’s Town and Buffalo City
areas in Eastern Cape with the main places and sub-places that have a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre.
Map 5.2.2-4: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), King William’s Town and Buffalo City,
2001 is an enlargement of King William’s Town and Buffalo
City areas in Eastern Cape, with the main places and sub-places that have a
population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows
that fewer main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map
5.2.2-1: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 2001
Map
5.2.2-2: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 2001
Map
5.2.2-3: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), King
William’s Town and Buffalo City 2001
Map
5.2.2-4: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), King
William’s Town and Buffalo City 2001
Map 5.2.3-1: Northern Cape: Population density (>500
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Northern Cape with the main places and sub-places that have a population
density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue areas and
orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly in the towns and townships, for example:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Lennetsville
|
8 391
|
1 498
|
|
Motswedimosa
|
7 108
|
5 512
|
|
Norvalspont
|
6 509
|
1 020
|
|
Boitshoko
|
6 504
|
6 514
|
|
Tlhakalatlou
|
6 184
|
3 337
|
|
Mathlomola
|
6 084
|
1 262
|
|
Kuyasa
|
5 587
|
8 522
|
|
Raaswater
|
5 405
|
1 983
|
|
Breipaal
|
5 336
|
8 534
|
|
Galeshewe
|
5 266
|
103 727
|
The
highest density main place in a tribal area is:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Ga
Mohana
|
1 152
|
3 697
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density are located mainly within
the informal localities and suburbs, for example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Sesheng
|
11 691
|
1 898
|
|
Vergenoeg
Ext 1
|
10 581
|
2 298
|
|
Donkerhoek
|
9 905
|
3 110
|
|
Vergenoeg
Ext 5
|
9 707
|
2 282
|
|
Vergenoeg
Ext 3
|
9 485
|
2 104
|
The
highest density villages are:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Bankhara
|
1 155
|
1 861
|
|
Bodulong
|
1 149
|
1 811
|
Map 5.2.3-2: Northern Cape: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Northern Cape with the main places and sub-places that have a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer
main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map
5.2.3-1: Northern Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 2001
Map
5.2.3-2: Northern Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.4-1: Free State: Population density (>500
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Free State with the main places and sub-places that have a population
density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue areas and
orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest population
density are located in the towns or townships, for example:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Beatrix
Mine
|
12 774
|
2 489
|
|
Diamant
Hoogte
|
9 646
|
1 212
|
|
Qalabotjha
|
7 881
|
17 244
|
|
Borwa
|
6 814
|
3 302
|
|
Ratanang
|
6 802
|
4 850
|
|
Monyakeng
|
6 582
|
26 023
|
|
Mmamahabane
|
6 444
|
9 080
|
|
Thembalihle
|
6 063
|
15 953
|
|
Bolokanang
|
6 041
|
6 351
|
|
Hlohlolwane
|
5 937
|
15 280
|
The
highest density main places in tribal areas are:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Namahadi
|
1 280
|
86 973
|
|
Monontsha
|
965
|
50 431
|
|
Mabolela
|
816
|
23 728
|
|
Bolata
|
784
|
29 935
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density are located mainly within
the informal localities, for example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Bohlokong
|
18 613
|
9 746
|
|
Chris
Hani Ext
|
17 731
|
4 392
|
|
Hani
Park
|
13 194
|
21 708
|
|
Thembalihle
|
12 761
|
3 918
|
|
Virginia
|
12 195
|
3 805
|
The
highest density villages are:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Boiketlo
|
3 256
|
7 043
|
|
Tseki
|
2 542
|
10 426
|
|
Phamong
|
2 535
|
8 262
|
|
Tebang
|
2 508
|
22 496
|
|
Phahameng
|
2 389
|
2 242
|
Map 5.2.4-2: Free State: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Free State with the main places and the sub-places that have a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer
main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map
5.2.4-1: Free State: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 2001
Map
5.2.4-2: Free State: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.5-1: KwaZulu-Natal: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire province of KwaZulu-Natal with the main places and sub-places that have
a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched
blue areas and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly in the townships, for example:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Mathandubisi
|
11 680
|
2 095
|
|
Siyanda
|
9 932
|
12 923
|
|
Kwa-Mashu
|
8 114
|
175 913
|
|
Umlazi
|
7 225
|
388 698
|
|
Folweni
|
7 194
|
28 757
|
|
Lamontville
|
6 826
|
32 987
|
|
Sobantu
|
6 641
|
8 147
|
|
Amaotana
|
6 622
|
10 643
|
|
Bhongweni
|
6 243
|
15 745
|
|
Nseleni
|
5 981
|
8 876
|
The
highest density main places in this category in tribal areas are:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Dassenhoek
|
1 036
|
6 822
|
|
Nsimbini/Ndwalane
|
897
|
36 339
|
|
Ilanga
|
858
|
14 608
|
|
Dube
|
847
|
52 241
|
|
Kliprivier
|
847
|
1 002
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly within the informal localities, for
example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Moscouw
|
26 637
|
1 445
|
|
Emzomusha
|
24 798
|
11 889
|
|
Sokwalisa
|
24 649
|
3 489
|
|
Clermont
|
22 994
|
5 455
|
|
Old
Dunbar
|
22 877
|
2 048
|
The
highest density wards in this category are:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Ovondlo
|
6 421
|
5 015
|
|
Uzimgwenya
|
5 117
|
5 209
|
|
Ezikhaleni
|
4 277
|
4 547
|
|
Dube
|
4 161
|
4 155
|
|
Ncotshane
|
3 585
|
14 329
|
Map 5.2.5-2: KwaZulu-Natal: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire province of KwaZulu-Natal with the main places as and the sub-places
that have a population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre.
The map shows that fewer main places and sub-places meet this density
criterion.
Map 5.2.5-1: KwaZulu-Natal: Population density (>= 500
people per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.5-2: KwaZulu-Natal: Population density (>= 1000
people per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.6-1: North West: Population density (>500
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of North West with the main places and sub-places that have a population
density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue areas and
orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly in the towns and townships, for example:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Khayalihle
|
14 691
|
1 500
|
|
Boitumelong
|
12 429
|
17 855
|
|
Elandsfontein
|
10 801
|
5 255
|
|
Boitekong
|
9 004
|
21 552
|
|
Tigane
|
8 912
|
12 104
|
|
Elandsrand
|
8 611
|
1 792
|
|
Tlhabologang
|
8 266
|
5 849
|
|
Letsopa
|
7 994
|
11 782
|
|
Tswelelang
|
7 786
|
20 098
|
|
Lebaleng
|
7 649
|
8 415
|
The
highest density main places in tribal areas are:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Tirisano
|
2 809
|
65 390
|
|
Bopanang
|
1 919
|
16 579
|
|
Bapo II
|
1 800
|
1 639
|
|
Amandebele
A Lebelo
|
1 533
|
62 568
|
|
Batloung
Ba Ga Shole
|
1 396
|
8 432
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density are located in the villages, informal localities and
suburbs, for example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Bafokeng
North Mines
|
11 675
|
4 709
|
|
Wedela
Ext 3
|
9 325
|
2 816
|
|
Boitekong
Ext 2
|
9 261
|
7 179
|
|
Boitekong
Ext 4
|
9 182
|
5 430
|
|
Boikhutso
|
8 357
|
3 584
|
The
highest density villages are:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Entabeni
|
8 022
|
3 629
|
|
Wildebeesfontein
|
6 413
|
4 657
|
|
Bafokeng
South Mines
|
6 116
|
1 544
|
|
Freedom
Park
|
5 455
|
6 644
|
Map 5.2.6-2: North West: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of North West with the main places and the sub-places that have a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer
main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map 5.2.6-1: North West: Population density (>= 500
people per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.6-2: North West: Population density (>= 1000
people per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.7-1: Gauteng: Population density (>500
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Gauteng with the main places and sub-places that have a population density
of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue areas and orange
areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly in the towns and townships, for example:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Alexandra
|
22 896
|
166 965
|
|
Zevenfontein
|
19 837
|
8 487
|
|
Dukathole
|
15 512
|
18 527
|
|
Zandspruit
|
12 844
|
9 033
|
|
Olievenhoutbos
|
12 632
|
13 095
|
|
Ivory
Park
|
10 896
|
112 521
|
|
Saulsville
|
10 722
|
95 676
|
|
Meadowlands
|
10 710
|
138 352
|
|
Rietvallei
|
9 889
|
31 257
|
|
Diepkloof
|
9 852
|
104 095
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest population
density are located in the informal localities and suburbs, for example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Hillbrow
|
65 132
|
49 608
|
|
Ashanti
|
42 495
|
2 057
|
|
Alexandra
|
40 638
|
21 613
|
|
Berea
|
36 592
|
40 667
|
|
Dikathole
Ext 9
|
31 412
|
10 223
|
Map 5.2.7-2: Gauteng: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Gauteng with the main places and the sub-places that have a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer
main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map 5.2.7-1: Gauteng: Population density (>= 500 people
per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.7-2: Gauteng: Population density (>= 1000 people
per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.8-1: Mpumalanga: Population density (>500
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Mpumalanga with the main places and sub-places that have a population
density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue areas and
orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly in the towns and townships:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Greylingstad
|
9 713
|
1 508
|
|
Kwachibikhulu
|
9 215
|
2 497
|
|
KwaGuqa
|
6 505
|
78 150
|
|
KwaDela
|
6 496
|
3 552
|
|
Phola
|
6 296
|
22 867
|
|
Embalenhe
|
6 013
|
91 747
|
|
Simile
|
6 006
|
6 265
|
|
Mhluzi
|
5 855
|
46 011
|
|
Sakhile
|
5 753
|
39 774
|
|
Phumula
|
5 676
|
16 292
|
The
highest density main places in tribal areas are:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Msogwaba
|
1 966
|
82 512
|
|
Tshabalala
|
1 270
|
3 295
|
|
Masoyi
|
803
|
54 170
|
|
Embhuleni
|
640
|
45 247
|
|
Mbuyane
|
582
|
57 207
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density are located in the suburbs and informal localities, for
example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Mhluzi
Ext 6
|
15 332
|
1 269
|
|
Middelburg
Ext 4
|
11 860
|
1 768
|
|
Hlalanikahle
Ext 2
|
11 649
|
5 838
|
|
Oubok
|
10 806
|
2 435
|
|
Newtown
|
10 727
|
8 412
|
The
highest density villages are:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Pienaar
|
3 496
|
12 087
|
|
Kamaqhekeza
|
3 390
|
10 846
|
|
Uitvlugt
|
3 094
|
6 327
|
|
Elandsdoorn
|
2 850
|
5 015
|
|
Enkeldoornoog
B
|
2 821
|
5 769
|
Map 5.2.1-2: Mpumalanga: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Mpumalanga with the main places and the sub-places that have a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer
main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map 5.2.8-1: Mpumalanga: Population density (>= 500
people per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.8-2: Mpumalanga: Population density (>= 1000 people
per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.9-1: Limpopo: Population density (>500
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Limpopo with the main places and sub-places that have a population density
of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue areas and orange
areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density are located mainly in the towns and townships, for
example:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Smersha
Block
|
8 767
|
12 882
|
|
Regorogile
|
6 196
|
7 605
|
|
Mookgophong
|
5 815
|
7 685
|
|
Phagameng
|
5 334
|
25 083
|
|
Nancefield
|
5 009
|
8 442
|
|
Backer
|
3 225
|
1 213
|
|
Motetema
|
3 096
|
3 736
|
|
Seshego
|
3 036
|
71 291
|
|
Mahwelereng
|
2 951
|
32 813
|
|
Vaalwater
|
2 837
|
8 343
|
The
highest density main places in tribal areas are:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Mabunda
|
2 180
|
3 865
|
|
Makuleke
|
2 111
|
2 202
|
|
Maelula
|
1 853
|
5 653
|
|
Shigamane
|
1 678
|
1 404
|
|
Makushu
|
1 607
|
1 211
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density are located in the suburbs and informal localities, for
example:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Marapong
Ext
|
9 971
|
2 708
|
|
Smersha
Block
|
8 767
|
2 882
|
|
Phomolong
Ext 6
|
7 986
|
3 207
|
|
Vaalwater
|
7 846
|
7 927
|
|
Phomolong
Ext 5
|
6 763
|
2 650
|
The
highest density villages are:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Tsebishi
|
5 224
|
1 523
|
|
Ga-Mampuru
|
4 343
|
1 194
|
|
Lenyenye
|
3 773
|
7 909
|
|
Leeufontein
|
3 419
|
5 940
|
|
Makgofe
|
2 747
|
8 660
|
Map 5.2.9-2: Limpopo: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 2001 shows the entire province
of Limpopo with the main places and the sub-places that have a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer
main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map 5.2.9-1: Limpopo: Population density (>= 500 people
per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.9-2: Limpopo: Population density (>= 1000 people
per km˛), 2001
Map 5.2.10-1: South Africa: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire country of South Africa with the main places and sub-places that have a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue
areas and orange areas respectively.
The most densely populated main places in South
Africa are found in the Western Cape and Gauteng:
|
Province
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Western Cape
|
Drommedaris
|
30 515
|
1 385
|
|
Western Cape
|
Imizamo Yethu
|
29 584
|
8 058
|
|
Western Cape
|
Lwandle
|
24 306
|
9 316
|
|
Gauteng
|
Alexandra
|
22 896
|
166 965
|
|
Gauteng
|
Zevenfontein
|
19 837
|
8 487
|
|
Eastern
Cape
|
Duncan Village
|
18 104
|
41 006
|
|
Eastern
Cape
|
Pefferville
|
17 495
|
24 407
|
|
Western Cape
|
Khayamandi
|
17 306
|
14 636
|
|
Gauteng
|
Dukathole
|
15 512
|
18 527
|
|
Western
Cape
|
Nomzano
|
15 373
|
22 087
|
On the main place level, the tribal areas show high
densities predominantly in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo:
|
Province
|
Main place (tribal)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
North West
|
Tirisano
|
2 809
|
65 390
|
|
Limpopo
|
Mabunda
|
2 180
|
3 865
|
|
Limpopo
|
Makuleke
|
2 111
|
2 202
|
|
Mpumalanga
|
Msogwaba
|
1 966
|
82 512
|
|
North
West
|
Bopanang
|
1 919
|
16 579
|
|
Limpopo
|
Maelula
|
1 853
|
5 653
|
On a sub-place level, high-density areas are found
mainly in Gauteng’s urban formal and informal areas, in the Eastern Cape and in
the Western Cape:
|
Province
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Gauteng
|
Hillbrow
|
65 132
|
49 608
|
|
Gauteng
|
Ashanti
|
42 495
|
2 057
|
|
Eastern Cape
|
Duncan Village C
|
41 240
|
12 553
|
|
Gauteng
|
Alexandra
|
40 638
|
21 613
|
|
Western Cape
|
Wallacedene
|
38 612
|
1 219
|
|
Gauteng
|
Berea
|
36 592
|
40 667
|
|
Eastern Cape
|
Tambo
|
35 762
|
3 139
|
|
Western Cape
|
Groendal
|
34 290
|
4 293
|
|
Western Cape
|
Imajamojea
|
33 904
|
2 239
|
Sub-places in tribal areas that show high population
densities are found in North West, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal:
|
Province
|
Sub-place (tribal)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
North West
|
Entabeni
|
8 022
|
3 629
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal
|
Ovondlo
|
6 421
|
5 015
|
|
North West
|
Wildebeesfontein
|
6 413
|
4 657
|
|
North West
|
Bafokeng South Mines
|
6 116
|
1 544
|
|
Limpopo
|
Tsebishi
|
5 224
|
1 523
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal
|
Uzimgwenya
|
5 117
|
5 209
|
|
Limpopo
|
Ga-Mampuru
|
4 343
|
1 194
|
Map 5.2.10-2: South Africa: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 2001 shows the
entire country of South Africa with the main places and the sub-places that
have a population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The
map shows similar patterns as for the population density criterion of more than
500 people per km2.
In general, the maps show that high-density
areas occur in the towns and townships of South Africa and in the tribal areas.
Map
5.2.10-1: South Africa: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 2001
Map
5.2.10-2: South Africa: Population density (>=1000 people per km˛), 2001
5.3
Applying locality population and
population density criteria to Census 1996 results
For 1996, place names were assigned as the lowest local name to an
EA. The 1996 place name layer therefore
consists of a single layer for the entire country. In 2001 the place name layer
was categorised as two layers, namely main place and sub-place. In order to compare the 1996 densities with
the 2001 densities, the 2001 main place and sub-place layers were used with the
1996 EAs to analyse population densities in 1996.
Table 5.3-1 illustrates the urban/rural area
breakdown by province for 1996 using the EA type classification and the
proposed population density criteria at main place level and sub-place level. At the national and provincial
levels, all urban populations are higher using the sub-place level criteria.
The percentage South Africa urban population in 1996 using a sub-place density
of >=500 was 64,8%, compared to 48% when using a main place density of
>=500. This is because when a main place covers a large area the overall
population density is not high, despite concentration in sub-places.
Table
5.3-1: Proportion of people living in urban and rural areas in 1996 according
to each of five definitions of urban
|
|
EA type
1996
|
Main place
pop size >=1000 and
pop density >=500
|
Sub-place
pop size >=1000
and pop density >=500
|
Main place
pop size >=1000 and
pop density >=1000
|
Sub place
pop size >=1000 and
pop density >=1000
|
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
Number
|
%
|
|
W.Cape
|
Urban
|
3 516 007
|
88,90
|
3 004 609
|
75,93
|
3 068 153
|
77,54
|
2 610 247
|
65,97
|
2 882 460
|
72,85
|
|
|
Rural
|
440 867
|
11,10
|
952 266
|
24,07
|
888 722
|
22,46
|
1 346 628
|
34,03
|
1 074 415
|
27,15
|
|
|
Total
|
3 956 875
|
100,00
|
3 956 875
|
100,00
|
3 956 875
|
100,00
|
3 956 875
|
100,00
|
3 956 875
|
100,00
|
|
E.Cape
|
Urban
|
2 304 378
|
36,60
|
1 996 205
|
31,67
|
2 611 792
|
41,44
|
1 331 221
|
21,12
|
2 010 516
|
31,90
|
|
|
Rural
|
3 998 148
|
63,40
|
4 306 320
|
68,33
|
3 690 733
|
58,56
|
4 971 304
|
78,88
|
4 292 009
|
68,10
|
|
|
Total
|
6 302 525
|
100,00
|
6 302 525
|
100,00
|
6 302 525
|
100,00
|
6 302 525
|
100,00
|
6 302 525
|
100,00
|
|
N.Cape
|
Urban
|
588 906
|
70,10
|
426 135
|
50,71
|
492 982
|
58,67
|
318 028
|
37,85
|
447 486
|
53,25
|
|
|
Rural
|
251 415
|
29,90
|
414 186
|
49,29
|
347 339
|
41,33
|
522 293
|
62,15
|
392 835
|
46,75
|
|
|
Total
|
840 321
|
100,00
|
840 321
|
100,00
|
840 321
|
100,00
|
840 321
|
100,00
|
840 321
|
100,00
|
|
F.State
|
Urban
|
1 806 651
|
68,60
|
1 511 236
|
57,38
|
1 920 802
|
72,94
|
1 121 290
|
42,58
|
1 800 497
|
68,37
|
|
|
Rural
|
826 853
|
31,40
|
1 122 268
|
42,62
|
712 702
|
27,06
|
1 512 214
|
57,42
|
833 007
|
31,63
|
|
|
Total
|
2 633 504
|
100,00
|
2 633 504
|
100,00
|
2 633 504
|
100,00
|
2 633 504
|
100,00
|
2 633 504
|
100,00
|
|
KZN
|
Urban
|
3 628 268
|
43,10
|
3 509 743
|
41,70
|
3 962 981
|
47,08
|
3 196 487
|
37,98
|
3 352 901
|
39,83
|
|
|
Rural
|
4 788 753
|
56,90
|
4 907 278
|
58,30
|
4 454 040
|
52,92
|
5 220 534
|
62,02
|
5 064 120
|
60,17
|
|
|
Total
|
8 417 021
|
100,00
|
8 417 021
|
100,00
|
8 417 021
|
100,00
|
8 417 021
|
100,00
|
8 417 021
|
100.00
|
|
N,West
|
Urban
|
1 171 734
|
34,90
|
1 107 412
|
33,01
|
2 193 113
|
65,37
|
947 667
|
28,25
|
1 532 636
|
45,68
|
|
|
Rural
|
2 183 091
|
65,10
|
2 247 413
|
66,99
|
1 161 712
|
34,63
|
2 407 158
|
71,75
|
1 822 189
|
54,32
|
|
|
Total
|
3 354 825
|
100,00
|
3 354 825
|
100,00
|
3 354 825
|
100,00
|
3 354 825
|
100,00
|
3 354 825
|
100,00
|
|
Gauteng
|
Urban
|
7 130 277
|
97,00
|
6 162 566
|
83,86
|
6 422 935
|
87,41
|
4 958 147
|
67,47
|
6 019 802
|
81,92
|
|
|
Rural
|
218 146
|
3,00
|
1 185 857
|
16,14
|
925 488
|
12,59
|
2 390 276
|
32,53
|
1 328 621
|
18,08
|
|
|
Total
|
7 348 423
|
100,00
|
7 348 423
|
100,00
|
7 348 423
|
100,00
|
7 348 423
|
100,00
|
7 348 423
|
100,00
|
|
MP
|
Urban
|
1 094 287
|
39,10
|
1 066 307
|
38,07
|
1 956 249
|
69,85
|
853 294
|
30,47
|
1 554 464
|
55,50
|
|
|
Rural
|
1 706 425
|
60,90
|
1 734 404
|
61,93
|
844 462
|
30,15
|
1 947 417
|
69,53
|
1 246 247
|
44,50
|
|
|
Total
|
2 800 711
|
100,00
|
2 800 711
|
100,00
|
2 800 711
|
100,00
|
2 800 711
|
100,00
|
2 800 711
|
100,00
|
|
Limpopo
|
Urban
|
541 301
|
11,00
|
709 082
|
14,38
|
3 659 202
|
74,23
|
376 270
|
7,63
|
2 365 425
|
47,99
|
|
|
Rural
|
4 388 067
|
89,00
|
4 220 286
|
85,62
|
1 270 166
|
25,77
|
4 553 098
|
92,37
|
2 563 943
|
52,01
|
|
|
Total
|
4 929 368
|
100,00
|
4 929 368
|
100,00
|
4 929 368
|
100,00
|
4 929 368
|
100,00
|
4 929 368
|
100,00
|
|
S.Africa
|
Urban
|
21 781 807
|
53,70
|
19 493 295
|
48,03
|
26 288 209
|
64,78
|
15 712 651
|
38,72
|
21 966 187
|
54,13
|
|
|
Rural
|
18 801 765
|
46,30
|
21 090 278
|
51,97
|
14 295 364
|
35,22
|
24 870 922
|
61,28
|
18 617 386
|
45,87
|
|
|
Total
|
40 583 573
|
100,00
|
40 583 573
|
100,00
|
40 583 573
|
100,00
|
40 583 573
|
100,00
|
40 583 573
|
100,00
|
Source: Census
1996 adjusted by the relevant PES. Due
to rounding, the totals may not always add up.
Figure 5.3-1 compares the proportion of main places in South Africa
that are considered urban according to the 1996 EA type classification and
according to the two different population density criteria. Figure 5.3-2 shows
the same comparison for sub-places.
Figure
5.3-1: Proportion of the province classified as urban in 1996 according to EA
type and two density criteria at main place level
Figure
5.3-2: Proportion of the province classified as urban in 1996 according to EA
type and two density criteria at sub-place level
4.5.11
Western Cape
Map 5.3.1-1: Western Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of Western Cape with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue
areas and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly within the townships of Western Cape,
namely:
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Imizamo
Yethu
|
16 818
|
4 581
|
|
Nyanga
|
14 953
|
61 114
|
|
Langa
|
13 319
|
46 023
|
|
Khayamandi
|
12 132
|
10 261
|
|
Guguletu
|
10 644
|
80 164
|
|
Mbekweni
|
9 445
|
20 568
|
|
Crossroads
|
9 315
|
25 783
|
|
Lwandle
|
8 728
|
3 345
|
|
Elsiesrivier
|
8 053
|
83 296
|
|
Enduli
|
6 869
|
4 340
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density were:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Khayamandi
|
46 861
|
1 194
|
|
Wallacedene
|
41 972
|
1 325
|
|
Nyanga
|
35 725
|
14 948
|
|
Waterwerke
|
31 781
|
2 029
|
|
Khayelitsha
T1-V4
|
24 397
|
39 663
|
Map 5.3.1-2: Western Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of Western Cape with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows
that fewer main places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map 5.3.1-3: Western Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2) Cape Town, 1996 is
an enlargement of Cape Town in Western Cape with the main places and sub-places
that had a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre.
Map 5.3.1-4: Western Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2) Cape Town, 1996 is
an enlargement of Cape Town in Western Cape, with the main places and
sub-places that had a population density of more than 1000 people per square
kilometre. The map shows that fewer main places and sub-places met this density
criterion.
Map
5.3.1-1: Western Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.1-2: Western Cape: Population density
(>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.1-3: Western Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), Cape Town 1996
Map
5.3.1-4: Western Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), Cape
Town 1996
4.5.12
Eastern Cape
Map 5.3.2-1: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of Eastern Cape with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometres as hatched
blue and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly within the townships of Eastern Cape,
namely:
|
Main place
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Pefferville
|
17 225
|
24 030
|
|
Duncan
Village
|
14 455
|
32 742
|
|
Ntokozweni
|
10 450
|
1 547
|
|
Ibhayi
|
9 069
|
258 911
|
|
Kwa
Langa
|
8 606
|
7 254
|
|
Nompumelelo
|
7 923
|
3 547
|
|
Mzamohle
|
7 695
|
4 883
|
|
Masibambane
|
7 386
|
3 782
|
|
Manyano
|
6 949
|
1 305
|
|
uMasizakhe
|
6 882
|
2 050
|
Examples
of the highest density main places in tribal areas were:
|
Main place (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Rietvlei
3
|
974
|
4 570
|
|
Area
North
|
636
|
5 413
|
|
Stutterheim
|
637
|
4 669
|
|
Skobeni
|
615
|
2 050
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density were located in the
suburbs and informal localities, namely:
|
Sub-places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Duncan
Village
|
34 789
|
10 589
|
|
Pefferville
|
34 435
|
18 380
|
|
Joe
Slovo Park
|
25 198
|
1
546
|
|
Kwazakhele
3
|
21 868
|
1 542
|
|
Railway
Informal
|
20 848
|
1 597
|
The
highest density villages were:
|
Sub-places(tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Coranlay
|
8 265
|
1 884
|
|
Ncise
|
4 002
|
2 177
|
|
KwaKlifu
|
3 532
|
1 172
|
|
KwaTshatshu
|
3 028
|
3 633
|
|
Gwiqi
|
2 474
|
1 966
|
Map 5.3.2-2: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of Eastern Cape with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows
that fewer main places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map 5.3.2-3: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), King William’s Town and Buffalo City 1996 is
an enlargement of King William’s Town and Buffalo City areas in Eastern Cape,
with the main places and sub-places that had a population density of more than
500 people per square kilometre.
Map 5.3.2-3: Eastern Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), King William’s Town and Buffalo City 1996
is an enlargement of King William’s Town and Buffalo City
areas in Eastern Cape with the main places and sub-places that had a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer
main places and sub-places meet this density criterion.
Map
5.3.2-1: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.2-2: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.2-3: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), King
William’s Town, Buffalo City, 1996
Map
5.3.2-4: Eastern Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), King
William’s Town, Buffalo City 1996
4.5.13
Northern Cape
Map 5.3.3-1: Northern Cape: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of Northern Cape with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue
and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly within the towns and townships, namely:
|
Main places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Norvalpont
|
9 282
|
1 455
|
|
Goedgedacht
|
8 833
|
2 152
|
|
Motswedimosa
|
6 319
|
4
900
|
|
Ikutseng
|
6 146
|
12 708
|
|
Boitshoko
|
6 023
|
6 033
|
|
Mataleng
|
6 020
|
7 973
|
|
Tlhakalatlou
|
5 882
|
3 174
|
|
Thembinkosi
|
5 693
|
1 376
|
|
Raaswaterr
|
5 553
|
2 037
|
|
Kuyasa
|
5 495
|
8 382
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density were located in the
suburbs and informal localities, namely:
|
Sub-places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Lathli
Mabilo Park
|
13 973
|
1 140
|
|
John
Mampe
|
12 858
|
1 013
|
|
Vergenoeg
Ext 1
|
12 513
|
2 718
|
|
Vergenoeg
Ext 5
|
11 902
|
2 798
|
|
Vergenoeg
Ext 3
|
11 680
|
2 591
|
Map 5.3.3-2: Northern Cape: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of Northern Cape with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows
that fewer main places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map
5.3.3-1: Northern Cape: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.3-2: Northern Cape: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
4.5.14
Free State
Map 5.3.4-1: Free State: Population density (>500
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of Free State with the main places and sub-places that have a population
density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue and orange
areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly within the townships, namely:
|
Main places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Diamant
Hoogte
|
8 909
|
1 119
|
|
Borwa
|
8 159
|
3 954
|
|
Mmamahabane
|
6 462
|
9 106
|
|
Mamafubedu
|
5 879
|
9 161
|
|
Monyakeng
|
5 549
|
21 941
|
|
Phomolong
|
5 544
|
18 130
|
|
Opkoms
|
5 490
|
17 901
|
|
Tikwana
|
5 337
|
10 452
|
The
highest density main places in tribal areas were:
|
Main places(tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Namahadi
|
1 241
|
84 313
|
|
Monotsha
|
1 020
|
53 274
|
|
Mabolela
|
826
|
24 020
|
|
Bolata
|
780
|
29 764
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density were located in the townships, namely:
|
Sub-places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Zamdela
Ext 6
|
28 146
|
3 330
|
|
Zamdela
Ext 2
|
13 371
|
7 247
|
|
Rehola
|
12 904
|
4 418
|
|
Phelandaba
|
12 045
|
1 617
|
|
Matwabeng
Zone 4
|
10 460
|
4 820
|
The
highest density villages were:
|
Sub-places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Boitekong
|
4 209
|
1 045
|
|
Boiketlo
|
3 929
|
8 499
|
|
Mphatlalatsane
|
3 526
|
4 852
|
|
Toropong
|
2 957
|
1 067
|
|
Ha-Rankopane
|
2 937
|
2 976
|
Map 5.3.4-2: Free State: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of Free State with the main places and sub-places that had a population density
of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer main
places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map
5.3.4-1: Free State: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.4-2: Free State: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
4.5.15
KwaZulu-Natal
Map 5.3.5-1: KwaZulu-Natal: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of KwaZulu-Natal with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue
and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly in the townships of KwaZulu-Natal,
namely:
|
Main places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Kwa-Mashu
|
7 453
|
161 574
|
|
Lamontville
|
6 889
|
33 291
|
|
Sobantu
|
6 360
|
7 803
|
|
Umlazi
|
6 299
|
338 854
|
|
Folweni
|
5 957
|
23 810
|
|
Clermont
|
5 641
|
59 791
|
|
Nseleni
|
5 636
|
8 365
|
|
Sbongile
|
5 564
|
7 598
|
|
Bhongweni
|
5 520
|
13 922
|
|
Esikhawini
|
4 878
|
32 893
|
KwaZulu-Natal
also had high-density main places in tribal areas, for example:
|
Main places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Ilanga
|
1 895
|
32 262
|
|
Ukuthula
|
1 048
|
9 846
|
|
Nsimbini/Ndwalane
|
644
|
26 095
|
|
Vumindaba
|
637
|
19 735
|
|
Ngome
|
509
|
2 269
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density were located in the
informal localities, namely:
|
Sub-places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Draaihoek
|
38 118
|
18 550
|
|
Umlazi H
Ext 4
|
34 345
|
1 759
|
|
Kwadabeka
|
34 282
|
6 575
|
|
Bhambayi
|
33 195
|
2 077
|
|
Old
Dunbar
|
25 523
|
2 285
|
High-density
wards were:
|
Sub-places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Sankontshe
|
5 305
|
26 617
|
|
Emansomini
|
4 113
|
11 600
|
|
Ezikhaleni
|
3 719
|
3 953
|
|
Ncotshane
|
3 143
|
12 563
|
|
Nadi
|
2 008
|
5 043
|
Map 5.3.5-2: KwaZulu-Natal: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire province of KwaZulu-Natal with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows
that fewer main places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map
5.3.5-1: KwaZulu Natal: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.5-2: KwaZulu Natal: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
4.5.16
North West
Map 5.3.6-1: North West: Population density (>500
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of North West with the main places and sub-places that had a population density
of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue and orange areas
respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly in the town and townships, namely:
|
Main places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Khayalihle
|
30 232
|
3 087
|
|
Tlhabologang
|
10 712
|
7 580
|
|
Western
Platinum Mines
|
9 063
|
7 948
|
|
Boitekong
|
8 213
|
19 658
|
|
Letsopa
|
7 336
|
10 813
|
|
Tswelelang
|
7 077
|
18 269
|
|
Tigane
|
6 702
|
9 102
|
|
Tlhabane
|
6 603
|
37 572
|
|
Lebaleng
|
6 162
|
6 779
|
|
Boikhutso
|
5 198
|
12 895
|
North West
also had high-density tribal areas, for example:
|
Main places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Tirisano
|
2 198
|
51 168
|
|
Bopanang
|
1 633
|
14 108
|
|
Bapo
Ba Ga Mogale
|
1 508
|
34 425
|
|
Amandebele
A Lebelo
|
1 435
|
58 578
|
|
Bafokeng
Ba Ga Moraka
|
1 298
|
848
|
Sub-places
in this category with the highest population density were located in the
suburbs and informal localities, namely:
|
Sub-places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Beirut
|
9 146
|
2 729
|
|
Boikhutso
|
3 676
|
8 571
|
|
Boitekong
Ext 2
|
6 610
|
8 527
|
|
Boitekong
Ext 4
|
7 882
|
4 661
|
|
Winterveld
Ward 2
|
7 062
|
8 490
|
High-density
villages were:
|
Sub-places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Wildebeesfontein
|
18 684
|
13 568
|
|
Bafokeng
North Mines
|
17 148
|
6 916
|
|
Freedom
Park
|
5 932
|
7 225
|
|
Motsheko
|
1 075
|
4 288
|
|
Mothotlung
|
3 787
|
10 329
|
Map 5.3.6-2: North West: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of North West with the main places and sub-places that had a population density
of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer main places
and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map
5.3.6-1: North West: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.6-2: North West: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
4.5.17
Gauteng
Map 5.3.7-1: Gauteng: Population density (>500
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of Gauteng with the main places and sub-places that had a population density of
more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue and orange areas
respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly in the townships of Gauteng, namely:
|
Main places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Alexandra
|
18 759
|
136 797
|
|
Boipatong
|
12 869
|
23 392
|
|
Zevenfontein
|
10 086
|
4 315
|
|
Diepkloof
|
9 521
|
100 592
|
|
Meadowlands
|
9 086
|
117 375
|
|
Thokoza
|
8 224
|
79 567
|
|
Sharpeville
|
8 209
|
46 418
|
|
Daveyton
|
8 179
|
129 346
|
|
Saulsville
|
7 868
|
70 210
|
|
Atteridgeville
|
7 797
|
44 747
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density were located in the suburbs and informal localities, namely:
|
Sub-places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Hillbrow
|
51 718
|
39 392
|
|
Alexandra
|
36 535
|
19 431
|
|
Khutsong
B
|
31 433
|
1 788
|
|
Spoke
Town
|
27 708
|
8 523
|
|
Berea
|
26 361
|
29 297
|
Map 5.3.7-2: Gauteng: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province of
Gauteng with the main places and sub-places that had a population density of
more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer main
places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map
5.3.7-1: Gauteng: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.7-2: Gauteng: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
4.5.18
Mpumalanga
Map 5.3.8-1: Mpumalanga: Population density (>500
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of Mpumalanga with the main places and sub-places that had a population density
of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue and orange areas
respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly in the towns and townships, namely:
|
Main places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Greylingstad
|
7 531
|
1 169
|
|
Sivukile
|
6 959
|
3 127
|
|
Vosman
|
6 286
|
15 073
|
|
Phola
|
5 508
|
20 004
|
|
Sakhile
|
5 500
|
38 022
|
|
KwaDela
|
5 369
|
2 936
|
|
Siyazenzela
|
5 332
|
2 514
|
|
Hlalankikahle
|
5 245
|
25 566
|
|
Kwachibikhulu
|
5 123
|
1 388
|
|
Embalenhle
|
5 051
|
77 072
|
Mpumalanga
also had high-density tribal areas, for example:
|
Main places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Nakambeni
|
2 393
|
606
|
|
Msogwaba
|
1 730
|
72 599
|
|
Tshabalala
|
1 203
|
3 121
|
|
Masoyi
|
736
|
49 634
|
|
Embhuleni
|
592
|
41 842
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density were located in the suburbs and informal localities, namely:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Siyatemba
|
21 219
|
4 162
|
|
Emgababa
|
19 922
|
1 082
|
|
Mqhewane
|
18 825
|
1 395
|
|
Crossroads
|
17 458
|
2 232
|
|
Middelburg
Ext 4
|
16 453
|
2 453
|
The
highest density villages were:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Uitspanning
A
|
3 943
|
3 654
|
|
Kamaqhekeza
|
3 119
|
9 980
|
|
Pienaar
|
3 058
|
10 572
|
|
Uitvlugt
|
3 038
|
6 211
|
|
Enkeldoornoog
B
|
2 971
|
6 076
|
Map 5.3.8-2: Mpumalanga: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of Mpumalanga with the main places and sub-places that had a population density
of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer main
places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map
5.3.8-1: Mpumalanga: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.8-2: Mpumalanga: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
4.5.19
Limpopo
Map 5.3.9-1: Limpopo: Population density (>500
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of Limpopo with the main places and sub-places that had a population density of
more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue and orange areas
respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were located mainly in the towns and townships, namely:
|
Main places
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Nancefield
|
6 663
|
11 230
|
|
Smersha
Block
|
3 201
|
4 703
|
|
Regorogile
|
2 978
|
3 655
|
|
Sekgakgapeng
|
2 828
|
12 443
|
|
Lekalakala
|
2 692
|
27 327
|
|
Mahwelereng
|
2 512
|
27 924
|
|
Phagameng
|
2 429
|
11 424
|
|
Seshego
|
2 344
|
55 027
|
|
Motetema
|
1 973
|
2 381
|
|
Elandskraal
|
1 893
|
4 887
|
Limpopo
also had high-density tribal areas, for example:
|
Main places (tribal area)
|
Density
|
Population
|
|
Bakwena
|
2 685
|
1 032
|
|
Masha
Makopele
|
1 927
|
4 303
|
|
Makushu
|
1 777
|
1 339
|
|
Madombidzha
|
1 762
|
751
|
|
Nesengani
|
1 453
|
12 491
|
Sub-places in this category with the highest
population density were located in the suburbs and informal localities, namely:
|
Sub-place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Phomolong
Ext 1
|
6 571
|
1 973
|
|
Phomolong
Ext 5
|
6 413
|
2 513
|
|
Marapong
Ext 1
|
6 213
|
1 687
|
|
Seshego
B
|
5 921
|
11 657
|
|
Phomolong
Ext 2
|
5 377
|
3 704
|
The
highest density villages were:
|
Sub-place (tribal area)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Ga-Matipane
|
15 220
|
2 638
|
|
Moria
|
12 775
|
3 996
|
|
Ga-Makgoba
|
7 415
|
5 108
|
|
Moomane
|
6 798
|
5 117
|
|
Rampenyane
|
5 656
|
1 290
|
Map 5.3.9-2: Limpopo: Population density (>1000
people per km2), 1996 shows the entire province
of Limpopo with the main places and sub-places that had a population density of
more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows that fewer main
places and sub-places met this density criterion.
Map
5.3.9-1: Limpopo: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.9-2: Limpopo: Population density (>= 1000 people per km˛), 1996
4.5.20
South Africa
Map 5.3.10-1: South Africa: Population density
(>500 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire country of South Africa with the main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre as hatched blue
and orange areas respectively.
Main places in this category with the highest
population density were in the Western Cape, Gauteng, North West and Eastern
Cape:
|
Province
|
Main place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
North West
|
Khayalihle
|
30 233
|
3 087
|
|
Gauteng
|
Alexandra
|
18 759
|
136 797
|
|
Eastern Cape
|
Pefferville
|
17 225
|
24 030
|
|
Western Cape
|
Imizamo
Yethu
|
16 818
|
4 581
|
|
Western Cape
|
Nyanga
|
14 953
|
61 114
|
|
Eastern
Cape
|
Duncan
Village
|
14 455
|
32 742
|
|
Western
Cape
|
Langa
|
13 319
|
46 023
|
|
Gauteng
|
Boipatong
|
12 869
|
23 392
|
|
Western
Cape
|
Khayamandi
|
12 132
|
10 261
|
|
North West
|
Tlhabologang
|
10 712
|
7 580
|
On the main place level, the tribal areas with high
densities were predominantly in North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo:
|
Province
|
Main place (tribal)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Limpopo
|
Bakwena
|
2 685
|
1 032
|
|
Mpumalanga
|
Nakambebi
|
2 393
|
606
|
|
North West
|
Tirisano
|
2 198
|
51 168
|
|
Limpopo
|
Masha
Makopele
|
1 927
|
4 303
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal
|
Ilanga
|
1 895
|
32 262
|
|
Limpopo
|
Makushu
|
1 777
|
1 340
|
Sub-places with high-density areas were found in
Gauteng, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape.
|
Province
|
Sub- place
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
Gauteng
|
Hillbrow
|
51 718
|
39 392
|
|
Western Cape
|
Khayamandi
|
46 861
|
1 194
|
|
Western Cape
|
Wallacedene
|
41 972
|
1 325
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal
|
Draaihoek
|
38 118
|
18 550
|
|
Gauteng
|
Alexandra
|
36 535
|
19 431
|
|
Western Cape
|
Nyanga
|
35 725
|
14 948
|
|
Eastern Cape
|
Duncan
Village C
|
34 789
|
10 589
|
|
Eastern Cape
|
Pefferville
|
34 435
|
18 380
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal
|
Umlazi H
Ext 4
|
34 345
|
1 759
|
|
KwaZulu-Natal
|
Kwadabeka
J
|
34 282
|
6 575
|
Sub-places in tribal areas in South Africa that
showed high population densities were found in North West, Limpopo and
KwaZulu-Natal:
|
Province
|
Sub- place (tribal)
|
Density per sq km
|
Population
|
|
North
West
|
Wildebeesfontein
|
18 684
|
13 568
|
|
North
West
|
Bafokeng North Mines
|
17 148
|
6 916
|
|
Limpopo
|
Ga-Matipane
|
15 220
|
2 638
|
|
Limpopo
|
Moria
|
12 775
|
3 996
|
|
Eastern Cape
|
Coronlay
|
8 265
|
1 884
|
|
Limpopo
|
Ga-Makgoba
|
7 415
|
5 108
|
|
Limpopo
|
Moomane
|
6 798
|
5 117
|
|
North West
|
Freedom
Park
|
5 932
|
7 225
|
Map 5.3.10-2: South Africa: Population density
(>1000 people per km2), 1996 shows the
entire country with the main places and sub-places that had a population
density of more than 1000 people per square kilometre. The map shows similar patterns as for the population density of more
than 500 people per square kilometre, except that fewer places met the higher
density level criterion.
In
general, the maps show that high-density areas occured in the towns and
townships of South Africa.
Map
5.3.10-1: South Africa: Population density (>= 500 people per km˛), 1996
Map
5.3.10-2: South Africa: Population density (>=1000 people per km˛), 1996
5
Comparison between the density
definition and the classification according to EA type
This section compares which main places and
sub-places are urban according to the density definition of >= 500 per km2
and according to the EA type classification. This comparison is done for 2001
and for 1996.
The following is applicable for the maps in this
section.
§
Main places (as
defined in the 2001 Census) with a population density of >= 500 per km2
are shown as hatched blue areas.
§
Sub-places (as
defined in the 2001 Census) with a population density of >= 500 per km2
are shown as orange areas.
§
Urban areas according
to the EA type classification used for Census 2001 are shown as red
areas.
§
The provincial border is shown as a black
line.
6.1 Census 2001
Western Cape: Comparison between population density
and urban classification according to EA type, 2001 shows
the entire province of Western Cape with main places and sub-places that have a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre, as well as the
areas classified as urban according to EA type.
There are areas which are urban
according to both the density classification and EA type classification, such
as Pacaltsdorp, Thembalethu, Barrydale, Cape Town, Montagu, Robertson,
Wellington, Piketberg and Paarl. Note that these include the metro areas as
well some of the smaller settlements in the Western Cape.
Settlements that are more formally structured in
character, and therefore classified as urban according to EA type, but that do
not meet the density criterion, are, for example, Atlantis, Knysna, Genadendal,
Ceres and Bonnievale.
Map 6.1-2: Eastern Cape: Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA
type, 2001 shows the entire province of Eastern Cape with main places
and sub places that have a population density of more than 500 people per
square kilometre, as well as the areas classified as urban according to EA
type. There are areas which are urban according to both the density
classification and EA type classification, such as Vuyolwetho, Motherwell,
Umtata, Dimbaza, Nkululeko and Sinakho.
There are also settlements that are more formally
structured in character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but
that do not meet the density criterion, for example, Willowmore, Hankey,
Cathcart, King William’s Town, Kentani, Lusikisiki, Dordrecht and Libode.
High-density areas in the Eastern Cape that are not
classified as urban according to EA type occur predominantly in the former
Transkei and Ciskei. These settlements lack formal characteristics but are
within the population density criterion of more than 500 people per square
kilometre. These areas are Skobeni, Rietvlei 3 and Area 1924.
Map 6.1-3: Northern Cape: Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA
type, 2001 shows the entire province of Northern Cape with main places
and sub-places that have a population density of more than 500 people per
square kilometre, as well as the areas classified as urban according to EA type.
There are areas which are urban according to both the density classification
and EA type classification, such as Barcelona, Kakamas, Kathu, Uppington,
Carnarvon, Roodepan and Kimberley.
There are also settlements that are more formally
structured in character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but
that do not meet the density criterion, such as the small towns of De Aar,
Keimoes, Prieska, Postmasburg, Van Zylsrus and Brandvlei.
Map
6.1-1: Western Cape: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 2001
Map
6.1-2: Eastern Cape: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 2001
Map
6.1-3: Northern Cape: Comparison between population density and urban classification
according to EA type, 2001
Map 6.1-4: Free State: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
2001 shows the entire province of Free State with main places and
sub-places that have a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as the areas classified as urban according to EA type. There
are areas which are urban according to both the density classification and EA
type classification, such as Tikwana, Steynsrus, Bethlehem, Kutlwanong,
Phuthaditjaba, Botshabelo and Ntha. Almost all these settlements are townships
in character.
There are also settlements that are more formally
structured in character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but
that do not meet the density criterion. Typical examples are Winburg,
Kroonstad, Ficksburg, Virginia, Senekal, Thaba Nchu and Bloemfontein.
High-density areas in the Free State that are not
classified as urban according to EA type occur predominantly in the former
QwaQwa area. These settlements lack formal urban characteristics but are within
the population density criterion of more than 500 people per square kilometre.
Examples are Monontsha and Namahadi.
Map 6.1-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA
type, 2001 shows the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal with main places
and sub-places that have a population density of more than 500 people per
square kilometre, as well as the areas classified as urban according to EA type.
There are areas which are urban according to both the density classification
and EA type classification, such as Vryheid, Empangeni, Greytown, Mooi Rivier,
Wembesi, Pietermaritzburg, Durban and Umzinto.
Settlements that are more formally structured in
character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but that do not
meet the density criterion, are mainly small towns such as Nongoma, Hluhluwe,
Melmoth, Underberg, Harding, Port Edward and Nqutu.
The former KwaZulu area of KwaZulu-Natal has high-density
tribal areas, but these are not classified as urban according to EA type
because they lack formal urban characteristics. Examples of such areas are
Nkwanazi, Vumindaba and Zungu/Madlebe.
Map 6.1-6: North West: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
2001 shows the entire province of North West with main places and
sub-places that have a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as the areas classified as urban according to EA type. There
are areas which are urban according to both the density classification and EA
type classification, such as Pomfret, Itsoseng, Derby, Mooinooi, Mogwase,
Mabopane and Hartebeesfontein.
There are also settlements that are more formally structured
in character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but do not meet
the density criterion of, such as Vryburg, Mahobieskraal, Swartruggens,
Lichtenburg and Dinokaneng.
High-density areas not classified as urban according
to EA type occur predominantly in the former Bophuthatswana area. These
settlements lack formal urban characteristics but are within the population
density criterion. Examples are Ga-Raphalane, Bakwena Ba Ga Molopyane and
Mokgautsi.
Map 6.1-7: Gauteng: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
2001 shows the entire province of Gauteng with main places and sub-places
that have a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre, as
well as the areas classifed as urban according to EA type. There are areas
which are urban according to both the density classification and EA type
classification, such as Soshanguve, Johannesburg, Evaton, Centurion, Tsakane,
Soweto, Khutsong, Etwatwa and Pretoria.
There are also settlements that are formally
structured in character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but
that do not meet the density criterion, such as Springs, Midrand, Randfontein,
Cullinan, Vereeniging, Magaliesburg and Muldersdrift.
Notably the high-density areas in Gauteng were all
classified as urban according to EA type.
Map
6.1-4: Free State: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 2001
Map 6.1-5: KwaZulu-Natal : Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA type, 2001
Map
6.1-6: North West: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 2001
Map 6.1-7: Gauteng : Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type, 2001
Map 6.1-8: Mpumalanga: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
2001 shows the entire province of Mpumalanga with main places and
sub-places that have a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as the areas classified as urban according to EA type. There
are areas which are urban according to both the density classification and EA
type classification, such as Siyabuswa, Wesselton, Mpuluzi, Barberton, Kanyamazane,
Graskop and Mashishing.
Settlements that are formally structured in
character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but that do not
meet the density criterion, are also present in Mpumalanga. Examples of these
are Marble Hall, Bethal, Witbank, Ngema, Malelane, Hazyview, Burgersfort and
Carolina.
High-density areas not classified as urban according
to EA type occur predominantly in the former KaNgwane and Ndebele areas. These
tribal settlements lack formal urban characteristics but are within the
population density criterion of more than 500 people per square kilometre.
Examples are KwaMhlanga and Embhuleni.
Map 6.1-9: Limpopo comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
2001 shows the entire province of Limpopo with main places and sub-places
that have a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre, as
well as the 2001 areas classified as urban according to EA type. There are
areas which are urban according to both the density classification and EA type
classification, such as Smersha Block, Warmbaths, Vaalwater, Mankweng, Belabela
and Naboomspruit.
Settlements that are formally structured in
character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but that do not
meet the density criterion, are also present in the Northern Province. Examples
of these are Mokerong, Northam, Penge, Tshikota, Tzaneen, Ellisras and
Thabazimbi.
A large
number of high-density areas not classified as urban according to EA type occur
in Limpopo, predominantly in the tribal areas. These settlements lack formal
urban characteristics but are within the population density criterion of more
than 500 people per square kilometre. Examples are Mudimeli, Mphambo, Mukhoni,
Nesegani and Gijana.
Map 6.1-10: South Africa: Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA
type, 2001 shows South Africa with main places and sub-places that have
a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre, as well as
the areas classified as urban according to EA type. There are areas which are
urban according to both the density classification and EA type classification,
such as Cape Town, Umtata, Kimberley, Botshabelo, Durban, Mabopane,
Johannesburg, Barberton, and Belebela.
Settlements that are more formally
structured in character, and are classified as urban according to EA type, but
that do not meet the density criterion, are for example, Atlantis, King
William’s Town, De Aar, Kroonstad, Nongoma, Vryburg, Vereeniging, Witbank and
Tzaneen.
On the other hand, there are high-density areas in
South Africa that are not classified as urban according to EA type. These occur
predominantly in the tribal areas, such as Skobeni in the former Transkei,
Ga-Mohana in Northern Cape, almost all of Witsieshoek in former QwaQwa,
Nkwanazi in former KwaZulu, Ga-Raphalane in former Bophuthatswana, KwaMahlanga
in former KwaNdebele and Nesengani in former Venda.
Map 6.1-8: Mpumalanga: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type, 2001
Map
6.1-9: Limpopo: Comparison between population density and urban classification
according to EA type, 2001
Map
6.1-10: South Africa: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 2001
5.4
Census 1996
In this section the comparison between population
density and EA type classification of urban is repeated for 1996. The main
places and sub-places are as defined for 2001, but the density and
classification data are from 1996.
The following is applicable for the maps in this
section.
§
Main places (as
defined in the 2001 Census) with a population density of >= 500 per km2
in 1996 are shown as hatched blue areas.
§
Sub-places (as
defined in the 2001 Census) with a population density of >= 500 per km2
in 1996 are shown as orange areas.
§
Urban areas according
to the EA type classification used for Census 1996 are shown as red
areas.
§
The provincial border is shown as a black
line.
Map 6.2-1: Western Cape: Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA
type, 1996 shows the entire province of Western Cape with main places
and sub-places that had a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both
density classification and EA type classification, such as Grabouw, Zweletemba,
Villiersdorp, Cape Town, Bredasdorp, Malmesbury and Tulbagh. Note that these
areas include metro areas as well as some of the smaller settlements in the
Western Cape.
Settlements that were more formally structured in
character and were classified as urban according to EA type, but did not meet
the density criterion, are, for example, Aurora, Lekkerwater, Houtbaai, Montagu,
Bonnievale and Clanwilliam.
Map 6.2-2: Eastern Cape: Comparison between density
classification and urban classification according to EA
type, 1996 shows the entire province of Eastern Cape with main places
and sub-places that had a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both the density classification
and the EA type classification, such as Paterson, Dukathole, Louterwater,
Aliwal North, Ekuphumleni, Bethalsdorp, Duncan Village and Ilitha.
There are also settlements more formally structured
in character that were classified as urban according to EA type, but that did
not meet the density criterion, for example, Alexandria, Cathcart, Flagstaff,
Polar Park, Silverdale and Kentani.
There are also high-density areas in the Eastern Cape
that were not classified as urban according to EA type, predominantly in the
former Transkei and Ciskei. These settlements lacked formal characteristics but
were within the population density criterion of more than 500 people per square
kilometre. These areas are Skobeni, Rietvlei 3 and Stutterheim TA.
Map 6.2-3: Northern Cape: Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA
type, 1996 shows the entire province of Northern Cape with main places
and sub-places that had a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both the density classification
and EA type classification. Examples are Roodepan, Kakamas, Kwazamwxolo,
Uppington, Fraserburg, Breipaal and Kimberley.
There are also settlements that were more formally
structured in character and classified as urban according to EA type, but that
did not meet the density criterion of more than 500 people per square
kilometre. Examples are small towns such as Barkly West, Calvinia, De Aar,
Postmasburg, Prieska and Warrenton.
Map
6.2-1: Western Cape: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 1996
Map
6.2-2: Eastern Cape: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 1996
Map
6.2-3: Northern Cape: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 1996
Map 6.2-4: Free State: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
1996 shows the entire province of Free State with main places and
sub-places that had a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both the density classification
and the EA type classification, such as Meqheleng, Welkom, Clarens, Kutlwanong,
Phuthaditjaba, Botshabelo and Ntha.
There are also settlements that were more formally
structured in character and classified as urban according to EA type, but that
did not meet the density criterion. Typical examples are Wepener, Kroonstad,
Frankfort, Virginia, Senekal, Thaba Nchu and Bloemfontein.
High-density areas in the Free State that were not
classified as urban according to EA type occur predominantly in the former
QwaQwa area. These settlements lacked formal urban characteristics but were
within the population density criterion of more than 500 people per square
kilometre. Examples are Mabolela and Namahadi.
Map 6.2-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Comparison between
population density and urban classification according to EA
type, 1996 shows the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal with main places
and sub-places that had a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both the density classification
and the EA type classification, for example Madadeni, Chatsworth, eMondlo,
Dinizulu, Tongaat, Pietermaritzburg, Durban and Umzinto.
Settlements that were more formally structured in
character and classified as urban according to EA type, but that did not meet
the density criterion are mainly small towns such as Richards Bay, Mtubatuba,
Ixopo, Underberg, Newcastle, Dundee and Nqutu.
The former KwaZulu area of KwaZulu-Natal has
high-density tribal areas that were not classified as urban according to EA
type because they lacked formal urban characteristics. Examples of such areas
are Ilanga, Ukuthula, Vumindaba and Ngome.
Map 6.2-6: North West: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
1996 shows the entire province of North West with main places and
sub-places that had a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as areas that were classified as urban according to the 1996
EA types. There are areas that were urban according to both the density
classification and the EA type classification. Examples are Buffelsfontein,
Itsoseng, Vaal Reefs, Mooinooi, Kokosi, Huhudi and Hartebeesfontein.
There are also settlements that were more formally
structured in character and classified as urban according to EA type, but that
did not meet the density criterion, such as Bloemhof, Brits, Klerksdorp,
Rustenburg and Meriting.
High-density areas not classified as urban according
to EA type occur predominantly in the former Bophuthatswana area. These
settlements lacked formal urban characteristics but were within the population
density criterion of more than 500 people per square kilometre. Examples are
Batloung Ba Ga Mogale, Bakwena Ba Ga Molopyane and Batlhaping Ba Ga
Phudutswana.
Map 6.2-7: Gauteng: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
1996 shows the entire province of Gauteng with main places and sub-places
that had a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre, as
well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
Most of the main places in Gauteng were urban
according to both the density classification and the EA types classification,
for example Atteridgeville, Johannesburg, Ivory Park, Soweto, Edenvale,
Oberholzer, Hammanskraal, Diepsloot and Pretoria.
There are also settlements that were formally
structured in character and classified as urban according to EA type, but that
did not meet the density criterion, such as Springs, Centurion, Benoni, Ebony
Park, Kempton Park, Meyerton and Vanderbijlpark.
Notably the high-density areas in Gauteng were also
classified as urban according to EA type.
Map
6.2-4: Free State: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 1996
Map 6.2-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type, 1996
Map
6.2-6: North West: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 1996
Map 6.2-7: Gauteng: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type, 1996
Map 6.2-8: Mpumalanga: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
1996 shows the entire province of Mpumalanga with main places and
sub-places that had a population density of more than 500 people per square
kilometre, as well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both the
density classification and the EA type classification, such as Siyabuswa,
Kinross, KwaMhlanga, Waterval Boven, Phumula, Graskop and Ermelo.
Settlements that were formally structured in
character and classified as urban according to EA type, but that did not meet
the density criterion, are also present in Mpumalanga. Examples of these are
Nelspruit, Piet Retief, Standerton, Sokhulumi, Ekanini, Witbank, Bethal and
Delmas.
High-density areas not classified as urban according
to EA types occur predominantly in the former KaNgwane and Ndebele areas. These
tribal settlements lacked formal urban characteristics but were within the
population density criterion of more than 500 people per square kilometre.
Examples are Msogwaba, Tshabalala and Masoyi.
Map 6.2-9: Limpopo: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
1996 shows the entire province of Limpopo with main places and sub-places
that had a population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre, as
well as areas classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both the
density classification and the EA type classification, such as Elandskraal,
Vaalwater, Thohoyandou, Mankweng, Rebone and Naboomspruit.
Settlements that were formally structured in
character and classified as urban according to EA type, but that did not meet
the density criterion, were also present in Limpopo. Examples are Louis
Trichardt, Dendron, Lebowakgomo, Northam, Thabazimbi, Tshikota and Phalaborwa.
There were a large number of high-density areas not
classified as urban according to EA type, predominantly in the tribal areas of
Limpopo. These settlements lacked formal urban characteristics but were within
the population density criterion of more than 500 people per square kilometre.
Examples are Mudimeli, Ga-Ramokgopha, Mojapelo, Matlala Dichoeneng,
Ga-Mashashane, Rungulani and Madzivhandila.
Map 6.2-10: National: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type,
1996 shows South Africa with main places and sub-places that had a
population density of more than 500 people per square kilometre, as well as
areas that were classified as urban according to the 1996 EA types.
There are areas that were urban according to both
density classification and EA type classification, for example, Cape Town,
Duncan Village, Kimberley, Botshabelo, Durban, Itsoseng, Johannesburg, Ermelo
and Thohoyandou.
Examples of settlements that were more
formally structured in character and classified as urban according to EA type,
but that did not meet the density criterion, are Aurora, Alexandria, De Aar,
Kroonstad, Richards Bay, Brits, Benoni, Witbank and Louis Trichardt.
On the other hand, there were also high-density areas
in South Africa not classified as urban according to EA type, predominantly in
the tribal areas, such as Rietvlei 3 in former Transkei, Ngome in former
KwaZulu, and Batloung Ba Ga Mogale in former Bophuthatswana.
Map 6.2-8: Mpumalanga: Comparison between population
density and urban classification according to EA type, 1996
Map
6.2-9: Limpopo: Comparison between population density and urban classification
according to EA type, 1996
Map
6.2-10: South Africa: Comparison between population density and urban
classification according to EA type, 1996
6
Change in population density of main
places from 1996 to 2001
The comparisons that follow are based on percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 by main place. Percentage
population change was calculated as:
(2001 population of the
main place – 1996 population of the main place)/ 1996 population of the main
place multiplied by 100.
§
Main places where the
percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero
are shown as yellow areas.
§
Main places where the
percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001 was zero or greater
are shown as blue areas.
§
The provincial border is shown as a black
line.
Map 7-1: Western Cape: Percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 shows the
entire province of Western Cape divided into main places where percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main
places where it was zero or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 are in the towns and townships
of Western Cape. They include Fisantkraal, Keurboomsrivier, Lekkerwater,
Kwanokuthula, Klapmuts, Silver Sands, Goedverwacht, Danger Point, Nkqubela and
Nomzano.
Main places that showednegative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 are also found in the towns and townships
of Western Cape. They include Meulstroom, Britannia Bay, Wilderness, Steinthal,
Keurboomstrand, Aurora, Bogomsbaai, New Horizons, Jamestown and Langeberg.
Map 7-2: Eastern Cape: Percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001, shows
the entire province of Eastern Cape divided into main places where percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main
places where it was zero or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns, townships
and tribal areas of Eastern Cape. They include Hamburg, Sanddrif, Airport
Township, Rossouw, Morgans Bay, Oyster Bay, Nqamakwe, Rhodes, Jamestown and
Mzamomhle.
Main places that showed negative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 also occur in the towns, townships and
tribal areas of Eastern Cape. They include amongst others Mfelandawonye,
Maluti, Moreson, Mhlangenil, Mpofu, Witelsbos, Phakamisa, Sinakho and
Woodridge.
Map 7-3: Northern Cape: Percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 shows the
entire province of Northern Cape divided into main places where percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main
places where it was zero or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns, townships
and tribal areas of Northern Cape. They include Five Mission, Ga Mohana, Van
Zylsrus, Boegoeberg, Augrabies, Mathlomola, Barkly West, Koingnaas, Orania and
Springbok.
Main places that showed negative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 also occur in the towns, townships and
tribal areas of Northern Cape. They include Longlands, Goedgedacht, Gathlose,
Thembinkosi, Hanover, Cilie, Norvalspont, Carolusberg, Ulco and Groot Mier.
Map
7-1: Western Cape: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map
7-2: Eastern Cape: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map
7-3: Northern Cape: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map 7-4: Free State: Percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001, shows the entire province of
Free State divided into main places where percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main places where it was zero
or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns and townships
of the Free State. They include Peter Swart, Dealsville, Jagersfontein,
Seretse, Fouriesburg, Vredefort, Dewetsdorp, Lindley, Edenville and Qalabotjha.
Main places that show negative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns of the Free State. They
include Hoopstad, Smithfield, Zastron, Villiers, Oranjekrag, Paul Roux,
Phillipolis, Edenburg and Bultfontein.
Map 7-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 shows the
entire province of KwaZulu-Natal divided into main places where the percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main
places where it was zero or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns, townships
and tribal areas of the province. They include Driefontein, Nqutu, Inchanga,
Honeydale, Khwezi, Kliprivier, Genazano, Nyuswa/Nodwengu, Tinley ManorBeach and
Hazelmere.
Main places that showed negative
percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001occur in the towns and
tribal areas of KwaZulu-Natal. They include Ubombo, Khabazela, Ndindini,
Ukuthula, Vumanhlamvu, Durnacol, Drakensberg, Mtunzini, Sabeka and Nkweme.
Map 7-6: North West: Percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 shows the entire province of
North West divided into main places where the percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main places where it was zero
or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns, townships
and tribal areas of the province. They include Sunrise Park, Bakolobeng,
Bahurutshe Ba Ga Mokgoswa, Mohadin, Meriting, Amalia, Brits, Makwassie, Coligny
and Paballong Village.
Main places that showed negative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns and townships of North
West. They include Margaret Mine, Bloemhof, Orkney, Witpoort, Khayalihle,
Hartebeestfontein, Mooinooi, Rulaganyang, Vaal Reefs and Western Platinum
Mines.
Map 7-7: Gauteng: Percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 shows the entire province of
Gauteng divided into main places where the percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main places where it was zero
or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns and townships
of the province. They include Tshepisong, Temba, Ebony Park, Blyvooruitzicht,
Nellmapius, Diepsloot, Devon, Elandsridge, Rabie Ridge and Magaliesburg.
Main places that showed negative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns of Gauteng. They
include Vaal Marina, Venterspost, Westdriefontein, Deelkraal, Randfontein Mine,
Western Deep Levels Mine, Cooke Mine, Libanon Gold Mine, Kloof Gold Mine and
East Driefontein Mine.
Map 7-8: Mpumalanga: Percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 shows the entire province of
Mpumalanga divided into main places where the percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main places where it was zero
or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns, townships
and tribal areas of the province. They include Milan Park, Perdekop,
Vandyksdrif, Thubelihle, Breyten, Morgenzon, Mathula, Lomshiyo, Emfumbeni and
Dullstroom.
Main places that showed negative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns and townships. They
include Leandra, Diepgezet, Badplaas, Motetema, Siyazenzela, Highveld Ridge
Mines, Sivukile, Lothair, Davel and Sandleni.
Map
7-4: Free State: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map
7-5: KwaZulu-Natal: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map
7-6: North West: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map
7-7: Gauteng: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map
7-8: Mpumalanga: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map 7-9: Limpopo: Percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 shows the entire province of
Limpopo divided into main places where the percentage change in population
density from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main places where it was zero
or greater.
Main places that showed zero or positive percentage
change in population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the towns, townships
and tribal areas of the province. They include St Catherina, Gijana, Van der
Merwe’s Kraal, Dwarsfontein, Mulamula, Northam, Shigalo, Kwena Mashabela,
Tshikota and Smersha Block.
Main places that showed negative percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 occur in the tribal areas and townships.
They include Mashabela, Die Eiland, Soekmekaar, Masha Makopele, Matsepe,
Mudabula, Ga-Mashashane, Malele, Makhuva and Mampa.
Map 7-10: South Africa: Percentage change in
population density from 1996 to 2001 shows the
country divided into main places where percentage change in population density
from 1996 to 2001 was less than zero, and main places where it was zero or
greater.
The main places that showed the highest
positive percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001 are in
Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, North West and Limpopo. They
are Tshepisong, Ebony Park and Temba in Gauteng, Sunrise Park, Bahurutshe Ba Ga
Mokgoswa and Bakolobeng in North West, Hamburg in Eastern Cape, Driefontein in
KwaZulu-Natal, Peter Swart in Free State and St Catherina in Limpopo.
The main places that showed the highest negative
percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001 are in towns and
tribal areas. They are Margaret Mine in North West, Mashabela and Die Eiland in
Limpopo, Ubombo and Khabazela in KwaZulu-Natal, Meulstroom in Western Cape,
Vaal Marina in Gauteng, Mfelandawonye and Maluti in Eastern Cape and Leandra in
Mpumalanga.
Map
7-9: Limpopo: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
Map
7-10: South Africa: Percentage change in population density from 1996 to 2001
