Main Place

Parys

Quick Fact ......
  • 8,071

  • 3,256

  • 21,3%

  • 91,6%

  • 99,3%

  • 99,3%

Parys is thought to be derived from the Afrikaans word for Paris. The name was suggested by German surveyor named Schilbach. It was established in 1876 and is located on the banks of the Vaal River. (GPS coordinates: 26.9086 S, 27.4507 E).

Character(s) left.
  • Raper PE. 2004. New dictionary of South African Place Names. Jonathan Ball Publishers.

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Key Statistics 2011

Characteristics
Total population8,071
Young (0-14)13,8%
Working Age (15-64)59,3%
Elderly (65+)26,9%
Dependency ratio68,7
Sex ratio84,1
Population density346 persons/km2
No schooling aged 20+0,6%
Higher education aged 20+21,3%
Matric aged 20+47,2%
Number of households3,256
Average household size2,2
Female headed households34,2%
Formal dwellings98,9%
Housing owned/paying off61,1%
Flush toilet connected to sewerage99,3%
Weekly refuse removal94,9%
Piped water inside dwelling91,6%
Electricity for lighting99,3%

Place names

Ngwathe Municipality