Main Place

Matsheng

Quick Fact ......
  • 2,258

  • 668

  • 4,7%

  • 2,7%

  • 91,8%

  • 1,9%

Matsheng is derived from the word matsha, which means 'lakes'. The name refers to two lakes in the area. (GPS coordinates: 27.5612 S, 25.0074 E).

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Key Statistics 2011

Characteristics
Total population2,258
Young (0-14)36,5%
Working Age (15-64)53,5%
Elderly (65+)10%
Dependency ratio87,1
Sex ratio87,5
Population density535 persons/km2
No schooling aged 20+22,7%
Higher education aged 20+4,7%
Matric aged 20+10,5%
Number of households668
Average household size3,4
Female headed households47,8%
Formal dwellings88,3%
Housing owned/paying off85,5%
Flush toilet connected to sewerage1,9%
Weekly refuse removal2,2%
Piped water inside dwelling2,7%
Electricity for lighting91,8%

Place names

Greater Taung Municipality