Main Place

Lichtenburg

Quick Fact ......
  • 26,338

  • 7,541

  • 15,7%

  • 79,4%

  • 86,1%

  • 89,9%

Lichtenburg is derived from the Dutch word lichten meaning 'lights', in reference to the town being a shining light in the area. (GPS coordinates: 26.1168 S, 26.1679 E).

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  • Raper PE. 2004. New dictionary of South African Place Names. Jonathan Ball Publishers.

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Key Statistics 2011

Characteristics
Total population26,338
Young (0-14)28,6%
Working Age (15-64)66,2%
Elderly (65+)5,3%
Dependency ratio51,2
Sex ratio100
Population density242 persons/km2
No schooling aged 20+8,9%
Higher education aged 20+15,7%
Matric aged 20+29,7%
Number of households7,541
Average household size3,3
Female headed households34,3%
Formal dwellings86,7%
Housing owned/paying off30,9%
Flush toilet connected to sewerage89,9%
Weekly refuse removal87,2%
Piped water inside dwelling79,4%
Electricity for lighting86,1%

Place names

Ditsobotla Municipality