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Cookhouse
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5,707
1,518
2,4%
58,7%
92,8%
95,2%
Cookhouse is situated on the banks of the Great Fish River, which originally formed the eastern boundary of the Cape Colony until 1819. It is said that the town got its name from a small stone house that was used for shelter and cooking by troops camping on the banks of the river. Another explanation for the name is that it refers to the hot climate of the area that was experienced by the troops stationed there. (GPS coordinates: 32.7436 S, 25.7961 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 | 5,707 |
| Young (0-14) | 31% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 63,1% |
| Elderly (65+) | 6% |
| Dependency ratio | 58,6 |
| Sex ratio | 94,9 |
| Population density | 112 persons/km2 |
| No schooling aged 20+ | 6,8% |
| Higher education aged 20+ | 2,4% |
| Matric aged 20+ | 14% |
| Number of households | 1,518 |
| Average household size | 3,4 |
| Female headed households | 41,3% |
| Formal dwellings | 96% |
| Housing owned/paying off | 60,6% |
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 95,2% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 98,6% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 58,7% |
| Electricity for lighting | 92,8% |