Main Place

Khuma

Quick Fact ......
  • 45,895

  • 14,154

  • 3,2%

  • 19,6%

  • 93%

  • 96,1%

Khuma Khuma was derived from the Sesotho word khumo meaning 'wealth' because of the mines located the area. (GPS coordinates: 26.8513 S, 26.8484 E).

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  • Local knowledge

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Key Statistics 2011

Characteristics
Total population45,895
Young (0-14)32,2%
Working Age (15-64)63,9%
Elderly (65+)3,8%
Dependency ratio56,4
Sex ratio94,3
Population density4855 persons/km2
No schooling aged 20+8,3%
Higher education aged 20+3,2%
Matric aged 20+24,7%
Number of households14,154
Average household size3,2
Female headed households40,6%
Formal dwellings77%
Housing owned/paying off53,2%
Flush toilet connected to sewerage96,1%
Weekly refuse removal97,5%
Piped water inside dwelling19,6%
Electricity for lighting93%

Place names

City of Matlosana Municipality