Midvaal Local Municipality
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Midvaal Municipality is the fastest growing municipality in Gauteng due to its rapid economic growth.[2] Midvaal has undergone a radical change from a quaint country area to a booming tourist, recreational and industrial centre in southern Gauteng.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Midvaal has grown from 60,000 residents in 2001 to about 100,000 in 2011. A report by the Gauteng Provincial Government ranked Midvaal as the province's top municipality in terms of quality of life.[3] In December 2010, Midvaal was ranked 23rd out of 231 municipalities.[4]
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Politics
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The following table shows the results of the election.[6] Template:Election results
Demographics
| Group | 2001 Census | % | 2011 Census | % | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 38,168 | 59.05% | 55,643 | 58.39% | 17,475 Increase | 0.66% Decrease |
| White | 25,295 | 39.13% | 36,869 | 38.69% | 11,574 Increase | 0.44% Decrease |
| Coloured | 888 | 1.37% | 1,558 | 1.63% | 670 Increase | 0.26% Increase |
| Indian or Asian | 291 | 0.45% | 750 | 0.79% | 459 Increase | 0.34% Increase |
| Other | No Data | – | 480 | 0.50% | n/a Template:Nochange | n/a Template:Nochange |
| Total population | 64,642 | 100.00% | 95,301 | 100.00% | 30,659 Increase | 47.4% Increase |
Main places
The 2001 census divided the municipality into the following main places:[7]
| Place | Code | Area (km2) | Population | Most spoken language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaton | 70502 | 1.39 | 3,406 | Sotho |
| Meyerton | 70503 | 114.28 | 24,215 | Afrikaans |
| Randvaal | 70505 | 74.14 | 7,933 | English |
| Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve | 70506 | 113.79 | 0 | - |
| Vaal Marina | 70507 | 2.60 | 9 | Sotho |
| Walkerville | 70509 | 151.54 | 9,662 | English |
| Remainder of the municipality | 70504 | 1,218.44 | 12,723 | Sotho |
References
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External links
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