Moqhaka Local Municipality | |
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.svg) Location in the Free State | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State Province |
| District | Fezile Dabi District |
| Seat | Kroonstad |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cllr. M. Mokgosi |
| • Municipal Manager | Mr. S.M Mqwathi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,925 km2 (3,060 sq mi) |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 170,525 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Municipal code | FS201 |
| Website | http://www.moqhaka.gov.za/ |
Moqhaka is a municipality in the Fezile Dabi District, Free State Province, South Africa[2]. In 2001 the population was 167 881 with a total area of 7925 km ². The seat of local government is Kroonstad.[3] The community name is the South-Sotho-word for "crown"[4].
Cities and Towns
editReferences
edit- ^ "Community Survey, 2007: Basic Results Municipalities" (PDF). Statistics South Africa. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ^ Website of Moqhaka Local Municipality
- ^ Municipal Demarcation Board
- ^ German Wikipedia Article