Dysselsdorp

Place in Western Cape, South Africa
33°34′S 22°26′E / 33.567°S 22.433°E / -33.567; 22.433CountrySouth AfricaProvinceWestern CapeDistrictGarden RouteMunicipalityOudtshoornArea • Total12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi)Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total12,544 • Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)Racial makeup (2011) • Black African3.9% • Coloured94.9% • Indian/Asian0.4% • White0.4% • Other0.4%First languages (2011) • Afrikaans96.6% • English1.4% • Other1.9%Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)Postal code (street)
6628
PO box
6628
Area code044

Dysselsdorp is a village in Garden Route District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

The village is located approximately 30 kilometers east of Oudtshoorn. It is the site of a London Mission Station established in 1838. The station has been managed by the Oudtshoorn Divisional Council since 1926.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Dysselsdorp". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 149.
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Municipalities and communities of Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape
District seat: George
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Garden Route District within South Africa
Garden Route District within South Africa
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