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Cofimvaba
8,783
3,044
19,6%
17,4%
74,7%
11,3%
Cofimvaba is probably named after the nearby stream which, when it rains, froths in a turbulent way to resemble milk. Another explanation is that the name is derived from cofa ('press') and mvaba ('milkbag'), referring to the process whereby lumps of sour milk are broken up within goatskin bags. (GPS coordinates: 32.0236 S, 27.586 E).
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Reference(s)
- Raper PE. 2004. New dictionary of South African Place Names. Jonathan Ball Publishers.
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Key Statistics 2011
| Total population | 8,783 |
| Young (0-14) | 26,3% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 71,6% |
| Elderly (65+) | 2,1% |
| Dependency ratio | 39,7 |
| Sex ratio | 82,1 |
| Population density | 415 persons/km2 |
| No schooling aged 20+ | 3,5% |
| Higher education aged 20+ | 19,6% |
| Matric aged 20+ | 23,7% |
| Number of households | 3,044 |
| Average household size | 2,5 |
| Female headed households | 51,8% |
| Formal dwellings | 80,3% |
| Housing owned/paying off | 35,5% |
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 11,3% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 18,2% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 17,4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 74,7% |