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Our History
According to a study conducted by the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in 2009, there are 59 924 households in Umzimvubu Local Municipality.
The Municipality is predominantly rural and the majority of the population reside in rural areas. The majority of land is covered by dispersed low-density traditional settlements, with the exception of some areas around the two urban centres – namely Mount Ayliff and Mount Frere.
There has been a significant migration towards the towns over the past few years, which is attributable to a preference by residents to live close to transport routes and urban centres
Demographics
The population of Umzimvubu is documented as comprising 220 636 citizens.
The population density is generally low with an average population density of 88 people per km2.
- The population is predominantly female (53.9%) and predominantly African (99.8%).
- The population is predominantly young and under the age of 35 years, 42.8% are still dependent (1-14 years), 57.4% are potentially economically active (15-65 years) and 7.8% are elderly (65+years).
- The high number of dependent children implies a high burden on the economically-active population and organs of state who are tasked with providing social assistance services.
- 4% of the population has some form of disability with more men than women being afflicted.
Disabilities are predominantly physical.
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